Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm is cheaper by SAR 961 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 961
  • Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.2 in

The deciding difference here: display size and water resistance and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    45 mm44 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
  • Display size

    1.2 in✓ 1.5 in

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
SamsungSAR 694
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,655SAR 694
Battery life18 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

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

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm?

Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: Super AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.