Garmin Instinct 2X Solar vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is cheaper by SAR 382 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 382
  • Charge less often through the week (40 days vs 2.5 days)
  • Lower weight: 67 g vs 94 g
  • Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.1 in
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: display size and battery life and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Case size

    50 mm47 mm
  • Display size

    1.1 in✓ 1.5 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 40 days2.5 days

Specifications side by side

20 of 20 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,247
Garmin Instinct 2X Solar specs
SamsungSAR 1,629
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra specs
Reference priceSAR 1,247SAR 1,629
Battery life✓ 40 days2.5 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth callsNo✓ Yes
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: 40 days vs 2.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in bluetooth calls between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar: No; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 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 Instinct 2X Solar and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra?

No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.