Garmin Instinct 3 vs Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 1,867 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,867
  • Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 4.5 days)
  • Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.2 in
  • Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (20 ATM vs 10 ATM)

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

  • Display size

    1.2 in✓ 1.5 in
  • Battery life

    ✓ 18 days4.5 days
  • Water resistance

    10 ATM✓ 20 ATM

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
HuaweiSAR 3,522
Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,655SAR 3,522
Battery life✓ 18 days4.5 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)—Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 4.5 days on the Huawei Watch Ultimate 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 Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

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

What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

Water resistance is higher on the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: 20 ATM vs 10 ATM on the Garmin Instinct 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.