Smartwatches · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm- Case size:
- 44 mm
- Display size:
- 1.5 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 969
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm is cheaper by SAR 686 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 686
- Larger display size: 1.5 in vs 1.2 in
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 1 days)
- Higher water resistance for swimming and showers (10 ATM vs 5 ATM)
The deciding difference here: display size and battery life 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
44 mm45 mmDisplay size
✓ 1.5 in1.2 inBattery life
1 days✓ 18 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 969 | SAR 1,655 |
| Battery life | 1 days | ✓ 18 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | No | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 44 mm | 45 mm |
| Display type | — | AMOLED |
| Display size | ✓ 1.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | ✓ 10 ATM |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | — | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm |
| dust resistance rating | IP68 | — |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | Yes | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 1 days on the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm 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 Watch7 44mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm: 44 mm; Garmin Instinct 3: 45 mm. A higher value is not necessarily better for you.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Water resistance is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 10 ATM vs 5 ATM on the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 44mm. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.