Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra- Case size:
- 47 mm
- Display type:
- Super AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,629
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 66 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 0.9 in
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 66
- Charge less often through the week (28 days vs 2.5 days)
- Lower weight: 52 g vs 94 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.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,563
Key differences
Case size
47 mm45 mmDisplay type
Super AMOLEDAMOLEDDisplay size
✓ 1.5 in0.9 in
Specifications side by side
19 of 19 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,629 | SAR 1,563 |
| Battery life | 2.5 days | ✓ 28 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth calls | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 47 mm | 45 mm |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | — |
| Case material | Titanium | Type: Resin |
| Weight | 94 g | ✓ 52 g |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | Yes | — |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Dimensions | — | 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm |
| dust resistance rating | IP68 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | — |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 28 days vs 2.5 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: built-in GPS is Yes on both.
What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: 47 mm; Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: Super AMOLED; Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.