Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is cheaper by SAR 343 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 343
  • Has ECG; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: ECG and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    50 mm47 mm
  • ECG

    No✓ Yes
  • Case material

    fiber-reinforced polymerTitanium

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 2,095
Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical specs
SamsungSAR 1,752
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) specs
Reference priceSAR 2,095SAR 1,752
Battery life24 days—
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)—Yes
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

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

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical: 50 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025): 47 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

No difference here: water resistance is 10 ATM on both.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.