Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?

The two differ in 2 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm is cheaper by SAR 863 (prices checked 7 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 863
  • Larger display size: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in · slight difference
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: price.

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

Key differences

  • Case size

    40 mm45 mm
  • Display size

    ✓ 1.3 in1.2 in

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 792
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm specs
GarminSAR 1,655
Garmin Instinct 3 specs
Reference priceSAR 792SAR 1,655
Battery life—18 days
Built-in GPS—Yes
Cellular (LTE/eSIM)No—
Phone compatibilityAndroid—

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in case size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: 40 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 Watch6 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?

No difference here: display type is AMOLED on both.

What is the difference in display size between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?

Display size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm: 1.3 in vs 1.2 in on the Garmin Instinct 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in heart-rate tracking between the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 40mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?

No difference here: heart-rate tracking is Yes on both.