Garmin Instinct 3 vs Google GA09958-US: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 843 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 843
  • Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 1.3 days)
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: battery life and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    45 mm41 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDDigital
  • Battery life

    ✓ 18 days1.3 days

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
GoogleSAR 2,498
Google GA09958-US specs
Reference priceSAR 1,655SAR 2,498
Battery life✓ 18 days1.3 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)—No
Phone compatibility—Android
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Google GA09958-US?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 1.3 days on the Google GA09958-US. 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 Google GA09958-US?

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

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Google GA09958-US?

Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Google GA09958-US: 41 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Google GA09958-US?

Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED; Google GA09958-US: Digital. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.