Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR is cheaper by SAR 256 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 256

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    45 mm46 mm
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
SamsungSAR 1,399
Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR specs
Reference priceSAR 1,655SAR 1,399
Battery life18 days—
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 SM-L500NZKATUR?

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 SM-L500NZKATUR?

Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR?

Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED; Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Samsung SM-L500NZKATUR?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.