The display is the same - 1.4" 454×454. But the 51 mm lasts almost twice as long. Is that worth the extra?
Short answer
fenix 8 AMOLED 51 mm - up to 29 days. fenix 8 AMOLED 47 mm - more compact and cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin fenix 8 47mm AMOLED | Garmin fenix 8 51mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 | 1.4", AMOLED, 454×454 |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery life | up to 16 days | up to 29 days |
| 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 | 51×51×14.7 mm |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.4" AMOLED 454×454, 32 GB, Wi-Fi, GPS with BeiDou and QZSS, NFC, barometer, 10 ATM.
Battery life
Up to 16 vs up to 29 days - a bigger case holds a bigger battery.
Case
47×47×13.8 mm vs 51×51×14.7 mm.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Long expeditions - fenix 8 AMOLED 51 mm.
- Everyday wear - fenix 8 AMOLED 47 mm.
FAQ
Is the display the same?
Yes, 1.4" 454×454.
How much storage?
32 GB on both.
Which is cheaper?
The 47 mm.