Garmin fēnix 8 AMOLED vs Garmin fēnix 9

The short verdict

fēnix 8 AMOLED is scored, the other is pending

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fēnix 8 AMOLED

9.3

fēnix 9

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At a glance

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Full specs

Battery1 difference

Battery life

Up to 240|384|696 depending on 43|47|51 mm size and display settings

Up to 29 days (smartwatch, largest size)

Body1 difference

Water resistance

10 ATM; dive functions rated to 40 m per official manual

40 m (EN13319 dive-rated)

Launch1 difference

Released

2024

2026

Where to buy

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