Samsung Watch7 vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Watch7 is cheaper by SAR 424 (prices checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Samsung Watch7 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 424
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Charge less often through the week (18 days vs 0.5 days)
The deciding difference here: 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 type
DigitalAMOLEDBattery life
0.5 days✓ 18 days
Specifications side by side
15 of 15 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,231 | SAR 1,655 |
| Battery life | 0.5 days | ✓ 18 days |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Case size | 44 mm | 45 mm |
| Display type | Digital | AMOLED |
| Display size | — | 1.2 in |
| Water resistance | — | 10 ATM |
| Case material | Metal" or "Stainless Steel | — |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | — | Yes |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
| Dimensions | 15D x 15W x 10H centimeters cm | 4.5 × 4.5 × 1.49 cm |
| App control (Wi-Fi) | — | Yes |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in battery life between the Samsung Watch7 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Garmin Instinct 3: 18 days vs 0.5 days on the Samsung Watch7. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Samsung Watch7 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 Watch7 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Watch7: 44 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 Watch7 and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Samsung Watch7: Digital; Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.