Two big rectangular flagships. The Garmin is much thinner and cheaper, the Apple has eSIM.
Short answer
Garmin Venu X1 - 2" 448×486, 7.9 mm and 34 g, up to 8 days, works with Android, cheaper. Apple Watch Ultra 3 - eSIM and 5G RedCap, dual-frequency GPS, SpO2, 100 m.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Venu X1 | Apple Watch Ultra 3 49mm GPS + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 2", AMOLED, 448×486 | OLED, 422×514 |
| Chip | — | Apple S10 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 8 days | up to 42 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | 5G RedCap, LTE, eSIM |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 100 m / IP6X / EN13319 |
| OS | — | watchOS 26 |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 |
| Dimensions, weight | 41×46×7.9 mm, 34 g | 49×44×12 mm, 61.6 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 8 days vs up to 42 h.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and ANT+ vs eSIM, LTE and 5G RedCap.
Case
7.9 mm and 34 g vs 12 mm and 61.6 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Thin with long battery life - Garmin Venu X1.
- Connectivity without your iPhone nearby - Apple Watch Ultra 3.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 and 64 GB.
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Garmin Venu X1.