Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm vs Garmin Forerunner 265: which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm is cheaper by SAR 273 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 273
  • Lower weight: 28.5 g vs 39 g
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: weight and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    40.4 mm46 mm
  • Case material

    SiliconeType: Stainless Steel
  • Weight

    ✓ 28.5 g39 g

Specifications side by side

13 of 13 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,279
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm specs
GarminSAR 1,552
Garmin Forerunner 265 specs
Reference priceSAR 1,279SAR 1,552
Battery life—15 days
Phone compatibilityAndroid—
Built-in GPSYesYes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)YesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

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

What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm 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 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm: 40.4 mm; Garmin Forerunner 265: 46 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in display type between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Forerunner 265?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.