Garmin Fenix 8 Series With a 48-Day Battery Life Introduced In India: Cost and Features
India hosted the debut of the Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch series on Wednesday. The collection includes timepieces with solar-charging and AMOLED screens. They come in sizes as large as 51mm and have a 48-day battery life. The smartwatches are made with military-grade materials that are resistant to heat, stress, and water. In addition to having sport-specific training modes and health-tracking capabilities, they have GPS connectivity.
The cost of the Garmin Fenix 8 Series in India
The starting price of the Garmin Fenix 8 series in India is Rs. 86,900, and it can be bought online and at a few physical retail locations. A two-year warranty is included with the smartwatches.
Features and Specifications of the Garmin Fenix 8 Series
The Fenix 8 Solar and Fenix 8 AMOLED smartwatches are part of the Garmin Fenix 8 series. The AMOLED version is available in three different sizes: 43mm, 47mm, and 51mm, while the solar charging model is available in 47mm and 51mm. They have circular 1.4-inch screens that can display up to 454 × 454 pixels.
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is protected by sapphire crystal or Corning Gorilla Glass and comes with a titanium or stainless steel bezel. In contrast, the Fenix 8 Solar’s sapphire display and titanium bezel aid in converting sunlight into battery power. Both models have silicone straps, metal back covers, and fiber-reinforced polymer cases. Their water, shock, and heat resistance ratings are military-grade. To safeguard vital sensors, timepieces come with sensor guards and metal buttons that don’t leak.
When coupled with a smartphone, the Garmin Fenix 8 series’ built-in speakers and microphones enable direct phone calls. Every version works with both iOS and Android smartphones. They can be utilized for specific voice commands even if there isn’t a phone connected and there is an active internet connection. Additionally, the timepieces have a flashlight with strobe mode and adjustable brightness levels in addition to a red light.
The Garmin Fenix 8 series can be connected by Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+, and GPS. With the help of the Topo Active feature, users can view a number of pre-loaded maps of ski areas and golf courses worldwide. With the smartwatches, they can use certain navigation functions even if they are not online.
Support for 40-meter diving is one of the sport-specific features of the Garmin Fenix 8 series smartwatches. Among other specialized trackers, they include GPS-based PacePro for pace advice and ClimbPro for climb-related measures. With these watches, users can receive complimentary Garmin Coach programs for personalized workout and training regimens. The BodyBattery feature of the watches aids users in assessing their degree of wellbeing and health. Additionally, they support health tracking devices such as pulse and heart rate monitors.
Depending on usage, the 51mm Garmin Fenix 8 Solar’s battery life could last up to 48 days. According to reports, the 51mm Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED has a 29-day battery life. The titanium edition of the AMOLED model weighs 92g, while the stainless steel and solar versions weigh 102g and 95g, respectively, including the straps.
