Same size, different displays. Interestingly, the brighter AMOLED is also the cheaper one.
Short answer
fenix 8 47 mm AMOLED - a colour 454×454 display, thinner and cheaper. fenix 8 47 mm Solar - solar charging and up to 21 days.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 47mm AMOLED | Garmin fenix 8 47mm Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.3", MIP, 260×260 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 16 days | up to 21 day |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 10 ATM | 10 ATM |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
| Dimensions, weight | 47×47×13.8 mm | 47×47×15.2 mm, 80 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Display
1.4" AMOLED 454×454 vs 1.3" MIP 260×260 - MIP reads better in sunlight, AMOLED indoors.
Battery life
Up to 16 vs up to 21 days.
Case
13.8 vs 15.2 mm, the Solar weighs 80 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Display and price - fenix 8 47 mm AMOLED.
- Battery life in the sun - fenix 8 47 mm Solar.
FAQ
How much storage?
32 GB on both.
How heavy is the Solar?
80 g.
Which is cheaper?
The AMOLED.