- Garmin Fenix 9 is set to launch with three models: base, Pro, and Pro InReach, all available in three sizes.
- The Pro models will feature Solar/MIP displays, while the base model will continue to use an AMOLED display.
- An FCC filing for device A05170 indicates that the new Garmin watch series will include LTE and satellite connectivity.
- The LTE-M 4G connection will allow for voice data transmission, alongside a satellite connection for other data types.
- The Fenix 9 is likely the device referred to as A05170, as another FCC listing for A05216 is earmarked for the Enduro 4.
- This will be the first time a standard Garmin Fenix model does not feature an MIP display, as Garmin reserves this for its premium Pro models.
- The FCC documentation provides insights into the communications standards and features of the upcoming Garmin watches.
Garmin's Fenix 9 series, as revealed in recent FCC filings, will include three models: the base Fenix 9, the Fenix 9 Pro, and the Fenix 9 Pro InReach, all available in three sizes.35
The Pro models will feature a return to MIP displays and include LTE connectivity, allowing for voice data transmission and satellite messaging capabilities. The standard Fenix 9 will, however, maintain an AMOLED screen, marking a departure from previous models that offered MIP options.2
The FCC documentation indicates that the Fenix 9 Pro and Pro InReach will also have Solar models, suggesting a focus on premium features for these versions. The filings do not explicitly link the devices to the Fenix series, referring to them by model numbers A05170 and A05216, but the timing aligns with Garmin's typical product release schedule.7
The Fenix 9 series is expected to launch in the latter half of 2026, following a similar timeline to the Fenix 8, which appeared at the FCC shortly before its official unveiling. This upcoming release is anticipated to be significant for Garmin, which has recently expanded its product lineup.
“The FCC listing for device A05170 also mentions Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, ANT+, and a titanium strap option, with a QuickFit 26 band priced at $249.99. If launch timing mirrors the Fenix 8's FCC appearance two weeks before its August unveil, the latter half of 2026 could be busy for Garmin.”
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