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 Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm is cheaper by SAR 376 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 376
- Lower weight: 28.5 g vs 53 g
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- 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.
Smartwatches · Garmin
Garmin Instinct 3- Case size:
- 45 mm
- Display type:
- AMOLED
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,655
Key differences
Case size
40.4 mm45 mmWeight
✓ 28.5 g53 g
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,279 | SAR 1,655 |
| Battery life | — | 18 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Phone compatibility | Android | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 40.4 mm | 45 mm |
| Display size | — | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | — | 10 ATM |
| Case material | Silicone | — |
| Weight | ✓ 28.5 g | 53 g |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm 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 Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm: 40.4 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 Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.
What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.