Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin vivoactive 5- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,239
Garmin vivoactive 5 vs Garmin vivoactive 6: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivoactive 5 is cheaper by SAR 280 (prices checked 4 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 5 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 280
- Lower weight: 26 g vs 37 g
Choose the
Garmin vivoactive 6 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin vivoactive 6- Display type:
- OLED
- Display size:
- 1.2 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,519
Key differences
Display type
AMOLEDOLEDCase material
Fibre-reinforced polymerFibre Reinforced PolymerWeight
✓ 26 g37 g
Specifications side by side
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,239 | SAR 1,519 |
| Battery life | 11 days | 11 days |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | — |
| Case material | Fibre-reinforced polymer | Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| Weight | ✓ 26 g | 37 g |
| Display size | 1.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | 20.3 x 16.3 x 11.9 centimeters cm |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin vivoactive 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
No difference here: battery life is 11 days on both.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin vivoactive 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivoactive 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
Garmin vivoactive 5: AMOLED; Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in display size between the Garmin vivoactive 5 and the Garmin vivoactive 6?
No difference here: display size is 1.2 in on both.