Smartwatches · Withings
Withings ScanWatch Nova- Display type:
- Analog
- Battery life:
- 30 days
- Reference price:
- SAR 2,167
Withings ScanWatch Nova vs Garmin Instinct 3: which one suits you?
The two differ in 3 of the specs we have recorded, and the Garmin Instinct 3 is cheaper by SAR 512 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Charge less often through the week (30 days vs 18 days)
Choose the
Garmin Instinct 3 if you care about:- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 512
- Has built-in GPS; the other doesn't
The deciding difference here: battery life and built-in GPS 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
Display type
AnalogAMOLEDBattery life
✓ 30 days18 daysBuilt-in GPS
No✓ Yes
Specifications side by side
16 of 16 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 2,167 | SAR 1,655 |
| Battery life | ✓ 30 days | 18 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | ✓ Yes |
| Cellular (LTE/eSIM) | Yes | — |
| Case size | — | 45 mm |
| Display type | Analog | AMOLED |
| Display size | — | 1.2 in |
| Case material | Stainless steel | — |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| ECG | Yes | — |
| Contactless payment (NFC) | — | Yes |
| Heart-rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen (SpO2) | 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 battery life between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Battery life is higher on the Withings ScanWatch Nova: 30 days vs 18 days on the Garmin Instinct 3. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in built-in GPS between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Withings ScanWatch Nova: No; Garmin Instinct 3: Yes. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in water resistance between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Garmin Instinct 3?
No difference here: water resistance is 10 ATM on both.
What is the difference in display type between the Withings ScanWatch Nova and the Garmin Instinct 3?
Withings ScanWatch Nova: Analog; Garmin Instinct 3: AMOLED. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.