Garmin Fenix 8 – Technical Specifications

Garmin Fenix 8 was released in August 2024 and replaces Fenix 7. On this page, you can find technical specifications of the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED edition (43 mm) smartwatch for ready reference.

The other editions of Garmin Fenix 8 include the Garmin Fenix 8 Solar editions.

Display

Display lensCorning Gorilla Glass or Sapphire crystal
Display size33 mm
Display resolution416 x 416 pixels
Display technologyAMOLED
Always on displayYes
Color displayYes
TouchscreenYes

GPS

GPS CompatibilityGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Multi-band GPS (Dual GPS) Yes
SatIQ sensorAvailable for automatic multi-band management

Storage, Connectivity, Compatibility

Storage internal32 GB
Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, WiFi
Smartphone compatibilityAndroid operating system version 9 or higher
Smartphone compatibilityiOS version 15 or higher

Sensors

GPS sensorsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Heart MonitoringGarmin Elevate Sensor
Blood oxygenation trackingPulseOX sensor
Ambient light sensorYes
AccelerometerYes
CompassYes
GyroscopeYes
Temperature tracking Yes (through tempe sensor)
Cadence sensor (cycling)Yes
Speed sensor (cycling)Yes
Depth sensorYes

Water resistance

Water rating10 ATM Swim
Depth pressureup to 100 meters or 330 feet
Swimming profilesPool swimming, open water swimming

NFC/Cardless payments

NFC Payments/Contactless paymentsYes
NFC AppGarmin Pay (link credit and debit cards to the Garmin wallet for contactless payments and cardless payments through Garmin Pay)

Garmin app

Garmin apps in-built (compatibility)Garmin Pay, Garmin Coach, Garmin Golf, Garmin Running Coach, Garmin Messenger, Garmin Connect
ConnectIQ compatibilityYes

Music

Music compatibilityYes
Play smartphone musicYes
Music storageYes
Control smartphone musicYes
Spotify compatibilityYes, requires premium subscription

On Garmin Fenix 8 watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby.

To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you can connect Bluetooth® headphones.

Battery

BatteryRechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
ChargingUSB C Charging through Garmin proprietary charger
Battery backupup to 10 days (Smartwatch mode)
Battery backupup to 15 days (Battery saver mode)
Solar chargingnot available

Device specifications

Physical size43 x 43 x 13.8 mm
Thickness13.8 mm
Watch weight with band66 g (stainless steel)
60 g (titanium)
Watch case or bodyStainless steel or Titanium body
Watch weight without band50 g (stainless steel)
44 g (titanium)
Operating and storage temperature rangeFrom -20º to 45ºC (from -4º to 113ºF)
Underwater temperature rangeFrom 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F)
USB charging temperature rangeFrom 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
EU wireless frequencies and transmit power2.4 GHz @ 11.40 dBm maximum
EU SAR values<0.10 W/kg torso, 0.14 W/kg limb
Depth sensor rangeaccurate from 0 m to 40 m (0 ft. to 131 ft.) complying with EN 13319

Safety and tracking

Incident detectionYes
Emergency contactsYes (for safety and tracking)
LiveTrackYes
AssistanceYes

Incident detection – when the Fenix 8 watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the watch sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.

Livetrack – allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a web page.

Requesting assistance – allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.

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