Garmin vivomove Trend vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 7 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin vivomove Trend is cheaper by SAR 288 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 288
  • Larger display size: 1.6 in vs 1.2 in
  • Lower weight: 43.3 g vs 53 g
  • Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 5 days)
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't

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

    40 mm45 mm
  • Display type

    Analog-DigitalAMOLED
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.6 in1.2 in

Specifications side by side

14 of 14 specs

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Spec
GarminSAR 1,367
Garmin vivomove Trend specs
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,367SAR 1,655
Battery life5 days✓ 18 days
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)Yes—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 5 days on the Garmin vivomove Trend. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Garmin vivomove Trend: No; Garmin Instinct 3: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Garmin vivomove Trend: 40 mm; Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Garmin vivomove Trend and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Garmin vivomove Trend: Analog-Digital; Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.