Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm vs Garmin Forerunner 265: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm is cheaper by SAR 193 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 193
  • Larger display size: 1.73 in vs 1.4 in
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: display size and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm46 mm
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.73 in1.4 in
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

12 of 12 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,359
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm specs
GarminSAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,359SAR 1,552
Battery life—15 days
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: No; Garmin Forerunner 265: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

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

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: 44 mm; Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: 1.73 in vs 1.4 in on the Garmin Forerunner 265. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.