Garmin
Device summary
Garmin
Forerunner 70
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.3-inch | 1.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.3 mm | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 45 g | 45 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 416 × 416 | 390 × 390 |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | — |
| 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 | Titanium | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 1.3-inch | 1.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 13.3 mm | 43.0 mm × 43.0 mm × 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 45 g | 45 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 416 × 416 | 390 × 390 |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | — |
| 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 | Titanium | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Ingress protection | 10 ATM | 5 ATM |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Thickness
Forerunner 70
0.7 mm thinner
Display size
fēnix 9 Pro 43mm AMOLED
0.1 in larger display · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width