Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 vs Xiaomi Watch 5: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Xiaomi Watch 5 is cheaper by SAR 676 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 6 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
Choose the
Xiaomi Watch 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 676
- Larger display size: 1.54 in vs 1.2 in
- Lower weight: 45 g vs 53 g
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
Case size
45 mm46 mmDisplay size
1.2 in✓ 1.54 inBattery life
✓ 18 days6 days
Specifications side by side
17 of 17 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,655 | SAR 979 |
| Battery life | ✓ 18 days | 6 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | — | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | — | Android |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Display size | 1.2 in | ✓ 1.54 in |
| Water resistance | ✓ 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Case material | — | 316l Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 53 g | ✓ 45 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| ECG | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Dimensions | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm | 28 x 7 x 3.5 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 Xiaomi Watch 5?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 6 days on the Xiaomi Watch 5. 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 Xiaomi Watch 5?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm; Xiaomi Watch 5: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Garmin Instinct 3 and the Xiaomi Watch 5?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Xiaomi Watch 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.