Fenix 9 Pro

Manufacturer Garmin
Type Premium multisport GPS smartwatch with LTE and satellite
Series Fenix Series
Released Not yet launched. Garmin’s livestream is scheduled for 25 August 2026; nothing below is officially confirmed.
Price at launch TBC
Predecessor Fenix 8 Pro
Successor See Release Radar
Sizes AMOLED (with and without inReach): 43mm, 47mm, 51mm. MIP-Solar inReach only: 47mm, 51mm. No 43mm Solar variant.
Variants Pro AMOLED (43mm, 47mm, 51mm); Pro AMOLED inReach (43mm, 47mm, 51mm); Pro MIP-Solar inReach (47mm, 51mm)
Colours 47mm/51mm AMOLED: Carbon DLC Black, Titanium Autumn Orange/Spark. Pro Solar inReach exclusive: Titanium Pebble Gray/Silver Gray

This page covers pre-launch information only; features are sourced from garmin.com.tw. Specifications, battery life and pricing will be added after launch. See the full leak analysis for sourcing and product numbers.

What’s new | Features | Further reading

What’s new versus the Fenix 8 Pro

Hardware

  • Titanium case (first on any Fenix; previous models used fibre-reinforced polymer with titanium bezel)
  • AMOLED display up to 3,000 nits (up from approximately 2,000 nits on the Fenix 8 Pro)
  • 64GB storage (up from 32GB)
  • 100+ activity profiles (increased from the Fenix 8 Pro count)
  • Larger map storage capacity for Outdoor Maps+ content

Software

  • Garmin Epic: records and replays multi-day events through photos, health data, and performance highlights as a narrative story
  • ArcheryX: real-time shooting timing and aiming indicators for archers
  • Rowing VO2 Max: measures aerobic fitness via a power-meter-equipped rowing machine (indoor rowing)
  • Garmin Coach now covers running, cycling, strength, and conditioning with load- and recovery-adjusted intensity

Features

A full breakdown of Garmin platform features is available at Garmin features explained.

Plan

  • Daily Suggested Workouts (running and cycling, adapts after every session; full week view)
  • Garmin Coach plans: running, cycling, strength, and conditioning (load- and recovery-adjusted)
  • Garmin Triathlon Coach
  • Multisport and cardio, strength, HIIT, yoga, pilates, mobility workouts
  • On-screen workout animations with muscle map
  • Downloadable training plans
  • Race Widget with personalised training tips
  • Course Planner (cut-off times, aid stations, checkpoints, rest plans)
  • Morning Report and Evening Report
  • Garmin Epic multi-day event story (photos, health data, performance highlights)

Prepare

  • Training Readiness score
  • Training Status and Training Load
  • Recovery Time
  • HRV Status (measured during sleep)
  • Body Battery energy monitoring
  • Sleep Coach with sleep score and stages
  • Sleep Alignment, Breathing Variations, Nap Detection
  • Stress tracking (all-day)
  • Health Snapshot
  • Health Status monitoring
  • Skin temperature (sleep-based)
  • Jet Lag Adviser
  • Heat and Altitude Acclimation
  • Respiration Rate (24/7 and during exercise)
  • Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation
  • Garmin ECG App (AFib detection)
  • Women’s Health tracking
  • Lifestyle Logging
  • Hydration tracking
  • Fitness Age

Perform

  • VO2 Max (running, trail running, and indoor rowing via power meter)
  • Endurance Score
  • Hill Score
  • Real-time Stamina
  • Running Dynamics: cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more (wrist-based)
  • Running Economy, Running Tolerance, Step Speed Loss (with HRM 600)
  • Running Power, Grade-Adjusted Pace, Performance Condition
  • PacePro GPS-based pacing
  • Visual Race Predictor and Projected Race Time
  • ClimbPro Ascent Planner
  • Dynamic Round-Trip Routing with real-time rerouting
  • TopoActive maps, downloadable worldwide via Wi-Fi; larger storage than Fenix 8 for Outdoor Maps+ content
  • Preloaded ski resort maps (SkiView, 2,000+ resorts)
  • 43,000 preloaded golf course maps
  • MTB Grit and Flow metrics
  • Surf Activity with Surfline Sessions
  • Backcountry Ski and Snowboard auto ascent/descent tracking
  • Dive computer: Scuba and Apnea to 40m
  • ArcheryX: real-time shooting timing and aiming indicators
  • NextFork map navigation
  • Up Ahead for race aid stations and POI
  • FTP, power curve and Advanced Cycling Dynamics (with compatible power meter)
  • Garmin Varia radar, lights, and headlight camera compatible
  • Open Water and Pool swim metrics, stroke detection, critical swim speed
  • Multisport auto transition (triathlon, duathlon, brick, swim/run)
  • Strava Live Segments and Garmin Live Segments
  • Trendline Popularity Routing
  • SatIQ multi-band GNSS optimisation
  • 100+ activity profiles including soccer, football, racket sports, team sports

Connect

  • LTE voice calls, text messaging, LiveTrack, and weather (inReach subscription required)
  • Satellite two-way messaging when out of cellular range (inReach subscription required)
  • Interactive SOS with 24/7 Garmin Response coordination centre
  • Location check-ins over satellite or LTE
  • Smart notifications (calls, texts, social media)
  • Bluetooth phone calling and smartphone voice assistant
  • Garmin Pay contactless payments (NFC)
  • Music storage: 64GB (approximately 7,000 songs); Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and others (subscription required)
  • Garmin Messenger two-way text messaging
  • Works with WhatsApp (Connect IQ app)
  • Incident Detection and Assistance with live location alert
  • LiveTrack real-time location sharing
  • Garmin Share (locations, courses, workouts)
  • Find My Phone and Find My Garmin
  • Connect IQ Store on device
  • Calendar sync, weather forecasts, stocks tracker
  • Smart trainer control

Further reading

Further reading