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Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Forerunner 970 Specs Comparison

Compare mobile phone specifications of up to three devices at once. Our specs comparison tool helps you find and compare the perfect phone for your needs.

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Garmin Fenix 8
Garmin Forerunner 970
Garmin Fenix 8 Garmin Forerunner 970
Released · Aug 27, 2024
Released · May 21, 2025
1.4-inch · 454x454px
1.4-inch · 454x454px
32GB
8GB
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Design

Dimensions
2.01 x 2.01 x 0.58 inches
51 x 51 x 14.7 mm 		1.85 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches
47.0 x 47.0 x 12.9 mm
Weight
2.26 oz (64.0 g) 1.98 oz (56.0 g)
Materials
Frame: Titanium Frame: Titanium
Resistance
Water (up to 10 meters) 50m/5ATM water resistance

Display

Size
1.4-inch 1.4-inch
Resolution
454x454px, 459 PPI 454x454px, 459 PPI
Technology
AMOLED AMOLED
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor

Hardware

Internal storage
32GB 8GB

Battery

Type
Li - Ion

Camera

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.2 Yes
WLAN
802.11 b,g,n
Location
GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning GPS, Glonass, Galileo
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, Blood Oxygen Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen
Other
NFC NFC

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 1200 $ 749

Availability

Officially announced
May 15, 2025

Alternative variants

47mm
Dimensions 1.85 x 1.85 x 0.54 inches
47 x 47 x 13.8 mm
Weight 1.83 oz (52.0 g)
43mm
Size 1.3-inch
Resolution 416x416px, 453 PPI
Dimensions 1.69 x 1.69 x 0.54 inches
43 x 43 x 13.8 mm
Weight 1.55 oz (44.0 g)
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