Garmin
Device summary
Garmin
fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 14.2 mm | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.8 mm |
| Weight | 54 g | 42 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 416 × 416 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; stainless-steel bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | Dive 200 m | 10 ATM |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.2-inch | 1.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 14.2 mm | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.8 mm |
| Weight | 54 g | 42 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 390 × 390 | 416 × 416 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Charging standard | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging | Garmin proprietary clip / USB charging |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | GPS / multi-GNSS | GPS / multi-GNSS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Fiber-reinforced polymer; stainless-steel bezel | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | Dive 200 m | 10 ATM |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED
12 g lighter
Thickness
fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED
0.3 mm thinner · minor difference
Display size
fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED
0.1 in larger display · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- Both have the same listed width (43 mm) at the displayed precision. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Both have the same listed height (43 mm) at the displayed precision. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Descent Mk3 43mm is 0.4 mm (2.9% relative to fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED is 12 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Descent Mk3 43mm
fēnix 8 43mm AMOLED
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.