Samsung Galaxy Watch5 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): which one suits you?

The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is cheaper by SAR 300 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 300
  • Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
  • Has cellular (LTE/eSIM); the other doesn't

The deciding difference here: built-in GPS and cellular (LTE/eSIM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    40 mm49 mm
  • Built-in GPS

    No✓ Yes
  • Cellular (LTE/eSIM)

    No✓ Yes

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,519
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 specs
AppleSAR 2,819
Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular) specs
Reference priceSAR 2,519SAR 2,819
Battery life—1.8 days
Built-in GPSNo✓ Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No✓ Yes
Bluetooth calls—Yes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in cellular (LTE/eSIM) between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: No; Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): 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 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: No; Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: 40 mm; Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular): 49 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.

What is the difference in ECG between the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular)?

No difference here: ECG is Yes on both.