Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Amazfit Active 2: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Amazfit Active 2 is cheaper by SAR 969 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 10 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
Choose the
Amazfit Active 2 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 969
- Lower weight: 29.5 g vs 53 g
- Larger display size: 1.32 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery life and water resistance and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Case size
45 mm44 mmDisplay size
1.2 in✓ 1.32 inBattery life
✓ 18 days10 days
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 686 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 10 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 44 mm |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.32 in |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 29.5 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | 11.3 x 11.2 x 6.7 centimeters cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Amazfit Active 2?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 10 days on the Amazfit Active 2. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Amazfit Active 2?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Amazfit Active 2?
Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Amazfit Active 2: 44 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Amazfit Active 2?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Amazfit Active 2. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.