Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular) is cheaper by SAR 320 (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 320
  • Charge less often through the week (1.8 days vs 1 days)
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: battery life and built-in GPS and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm49 mm
  • Battery life

    1 days✓ 1.8 days
  • Built-in GPS

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

11 of 11 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,139
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 specs
AppleSAR 2,819
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular) specs
Reference priceSAR 3,139SAR 2,819
Battery life1 days✓ 1.8 days
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Battery life is higher on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): 1.8 days vs 1 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

No difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) is Yes on both.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: No; Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: 44 mm; Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): 49 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.