Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm vs Garmin Forerunner 965: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm is cheaper by SAR 572 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 572
  • Larger display size: 1.73 in vs 1.4 in
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: display size and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    44 mm47.2 mm
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.73 in1.4 in

Specifications side by side

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,359
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm specs
GarminSAR 1,931
Garmin Forerunner 965 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,359SAR 1,931
Battery life—23 days
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)NoNo
Phone compatibilityAndroidAndroid

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 965?

No difference here: phone compatibility is Android on both.

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 965?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm and the Garmin Forerunner 965?

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 965?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm: 44 mm; Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.