Garmin vivoactive 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivoactive 6 is cheaper by SAR 359 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 359
  • Lower weight: 34 g vs 37 g · slight difference

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED
  • Weight

    37 g✓ 34 g

Specifications side by side

12 of 12 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,267
Garmin vivoactive 6 specs
SamsungSAR 1,626
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm specs
Reference priceSAR 1,267SAR 1,626
Battery life11 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 vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

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

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

Garmin vivoactive 6: OLED; Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in weight between the Garmin vivoactive 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm?

Weight is lower on the Samsung Galaxy Watch9 44mm: 34 g vs 37 g on the Garmin vivoactive 6. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.