Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm- Case size:
- 40.4 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,279
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm vs Garmin Forerunner 965: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm is cheaper by SAR 652 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 652
- Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't
- Lower weight: 28.5 g vs 53 g
Choose the
Garmin Forerunner 965 if you care about:- No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
The deciding difference here: cellular (LTE/eSIM) and weight and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 965- Case size:
- 47.2 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,931
Key differences
Case size
40.4 mm47.2 mmCellular (LTE/eSIM)
✓ YesNoCase material
SiliconeTitanium
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,279 | SAR 1,931 |
| Battery life | — | 23 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | ✓ Yes | No |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Phone compatibility | Android | Android |
| Case size | 40.4 mm | 47.2 mm |
| Display size | — | 1.4 in |
| Water resistance | — | 5 ATM |
| Case material | Silicone | Titanium |
| Weight | ✓ 28.5 g | 53 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in phone compatibility between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm 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 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm: Yes; Garmin Forerunner 965: No. 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 Golf Edition 40mm 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 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Forerunner 965?
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm: 40.4 mm; Garmin Forerunner 965: 47.2 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.