Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs COROS NOMAD: which one suits you?
The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 155 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 155
- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 2.8 days)
- Lower weight: 53 g vs 100 g
Choose the
COROS NOMAD if you care about:- Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: battery life and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Display type
AMOLEDMIPDisplay size
1.2 in✓ 1.3 inBattery life
✓ 18 days2.8 days
Specifications side by side
13 of 13 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 1,810 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 2.8 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | — |
| Display type | AMOLED | MIP |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.3 in |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Weight | ✓ 53 g | 100 g |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | 10 x 10 x 10 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 COROS NOMAD?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 2.8 days on the COROS NOMAD. 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 COROS NOMAD?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the COROS NOMAD?
Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED; COROS NOMAD: MIP. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the COROS NOMAD?
Display size is higher on the COROS NOMAD: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin Instinct 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.