| 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
- Garmin Fenix 9: Everything We Know and Expect
- Garmin August 25 Livestream: What We Expect
- Garmin Fenix 9 specifications (base model)
- Garmin Fenix 8 Pro specifications (predecessor)
- Garmin watch specifications database
- Release Radar: latest Garmin updates