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Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar (47 mm) – Multi-Sport GPS Smartwatch
Overview
Engineered for elite performance, the Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar (47 mm) blends rugged sophistication with cutting-edge innovation and is available at Mobihub Electronics Kenya. Built for adventurers, athletes, and explorers, the Fenix 8 refines the multi-sport watch experience with improved solar efficiency, an ultra-tough yet sleek design, deeper health metrics, and an intuitive user interface—all packed into a compact 47 mm case.
Design & Build
Case Size: 47 mm
Case Material: Lightweight titanium with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating for added scratch resistance
Bezel: Titanium with precision-etched markers and solar-optimized sapphire crystal
Lens: Power Sapphire™ – ultra-durable and scratch-resistant, now with enhanced solar harvesting efficiency (up to 30% better than Fenix 7)
Display: 1.4″ always-on, transflective MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) with higher contrast and improved readability in direct sunlight
Resolution: 280 x 280 pixels
Strap: QuickFit® interchangeable bands; includes both a durable silicone band and a premium nylon sport loop
Battery & Solar Charging
Battery Life:
Smartwatch mode: Up to 25 days (with solar)
GPS only: Up to 70 hours (with solar)
All Systems + Multiband GPS: Up to 45 hours
Expedition mode: Up to 50 days (with solar)
Battery Saver mode: Up to 100 days
Garmin’s SolarMax+ tech uses a re-engineered solar ring around the display and advanced light-harvesting materials for superior energy conversion, even in mixed light conditions.
Advanced Navigation
Dual-Frequency GNSS (L1 + L5) for unprecedented positioning accuracy, especially in canyons or dense urban environments
Preloaded TopoActive and SkiView™ Maps, including new Urban 3D Terrain for major metropolitan areas
Turn-by-turn navigation, auto-rerouting, and advanced route planning through Garmin Explore™
New: 3D fly-over route previews and slope heatmaps for trail runners and skiers
Health & Wellness
Garmin Elevate™ 5.0 Optical HR Sensor with improved accuracy in motion and cold conditions
Pulse Ox Sensor (SpO2) – 24/7 or spot check
HRV Status & Advanced Recovery Metrics
Sleep Score 2.0 with enhanced REM/NREM breakdown and ambient sound analysis
Body Battery™ 3.0 – now accounts for stress load variability and caffeine sensitivity (user-input)
Respiration & Hydration Tracking, plus Skin Temperature Trends
Fitness & Sports
60+ built-in sports apps, including:
Trail Running, Mountain Biking, HIIT, Triathlon, Open Water Swimming, Backcountry Ski, and Tactical Mode
New Sport Modes: Kitesurfing, Gravel Cycling, and Adaptive CrossFit
Real-Time Stamina 2.0: Now calibrated with VO2 max decay rate and terrain difficulty
Training Readiness Index, Training Load Balance, Daily Suggested Workouts, and Race Prediction 2.0
Strength Training Enhancements: On-screen muscle heatmaps and progressive overload tracking
Golf: Full-color CourseView maps, AutoShot, and Virtual Caddie
Smart Features
OS: Garmin WatchOS v10 – upgraded UI with more dynamic widgets and gesture-based navigation
Storage: 32 GB onboard, for music (Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music), maps, and routes
Phone Compatibility: iOS & Android
Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Smart Notifications, quick reply (Android), calendar, weather, and third-party widgets
Garmin Pay™ contactless payments
Voice Assistant Support: Hands-free control (via Bluetooth mic/headphones) with Google Assistant/Siri integration
SOS & Assistance Alerts, LiveTrack, and Incident Detection (even during cycling, running, and hiking)
Durability & Certifications
Water Rating: 10 ATM (100 meters)
Thermal/Shock/Water: MIL-STD-810 certified
New: Impact Monitoring – using barometer and accelerometer data to detect potential device-damaging drops
What’s New vs. Fenix 7
Improved solar efficiency (SolarMax+)
Elevate 5.0 HR sensor
Enhanced GPS accuracy with L1 + L5 multiband
New sport modes and coaching tools
Expanded recovery metrics with HRV Load Balance
Streamlined user interface and touch responsiveness
Faster processor and smoother animations
New voice assistant support
Included in the Box
Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar (47 mm)
Silicone QuickFit® Band
Premium Woven Nylon Sport Loop
Charging/Data Cable
Quick Start Guide
Final Thoughts
The Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar is the ultimate blend of durability, intelligence, and style. Whether you’re scaling a mountain, competing in an ultra, or navigating a city marathon, this watch is your most powerful wearable ally yet.
