Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 952 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (23 days vs 6 days)
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 952
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 45 g vs 53 g
- Larger display size: 1.54 in vs 1.4 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery life and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
47.2 mm46 mmDisplay size
1.4 in✓ 1.54 inBattery life
✓ 23 days6 days
Specifications side by side
18 of 18 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,931 | SAR 979 |
| Battery life | ✓ 23 days | 6 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | ✓ Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 47.2 mm | 46 mm |
| Display size | 1.4 in | ✓ 1.54 in |
| Case material | Titanium | 316l Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 45 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Dimensions | — | 28 x 7 x 3.5 centimeters cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Forerunner 965: 23 days vs 6 days on the Xiaomi Watch 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Garmin Forerunner 965: No; Xiaomi Watch 5: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.