Garmin Fenix 8 Solar vs Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular comparison

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key specs
Strap MaterialSiliconeSilicone
Dial ShapeRoundRectangle
Ideal ForUnisexUnisex
Display Type-OLED Retina
general
BrandGarminApple
ModelFenix 8 SolarWatch Series 9 GPS + Cellular
Release dateOctober 23, 2024September 12, 2023
Dial ShapeRoundRectangle
Strap MaterialSiliconeSilicone
SizeRegularRegular
Touchscreen1.4Yes
Water Resistant10 ATMYes
UsageRegular, Sports, Adventure SportsFitness & Outdoor
Ideal ForUnisexUnisex
Model Name-Watch Series 9 GPS
Interchangeable Strap-Yes
Water Resistance Depth-5ATM
dimensions
Weight (g)67.00-
product details
Sensorheart rate, SpO2, steps, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ, barometric altimeter, compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor, depth sensorCompass, Always-On Altimeter, optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Ambient light sensor
Battery Life48 days18 hours
Rechargeable BatteryYesYes
Other FeaturesPacePro, ClimbPro-
Compatible Device-iOS
Notification-Yes
connectivity features
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
GPSYesYes
Call Function-Yes
Messaging Support-Yes
Email Support-Yes
Call Features-International Emergency Calling
Other Connectivity Features-Emergency SOS
platform and storage features
RAM32GB-
Operating System-watchOS
Number of Cores-dual-core
Processor Name-S9
Internal Memory-64GB
camera and display features
Display Resolution280 x 280-
Display Type-OLED Retina
Backlight Display-Yes
Other Display Features-LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display, up to 2000 nits of peak brightness
fitness and watch functions
Step CountYesYes
Heart Rate MonitorYesYes
AltimeterYesYes
CompassYesYes
CalendarYesYes
Alarm ClockYesYes
Date & Time DisplayYesYes
LanguageEnglishEnglish
Number of Buttons32
Calorie Count-Yes
Chronograph-Yes
Other Fitness Features-Blood Oxgen Sensor, ECG sensor
audio and video features
SpeakerYesYes
MicrophoneYesYes
Voice ControlYesYes
Gesture Control-Yes
ratings
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Tracking accuracy Rating-
Software and ecosystem Rating-
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