Garmin is reportedly preparing to launch the Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro and Enduro 4 simultaneously this year.
That timeline comes from Garmin Rumors, which reports that Garmin plans to bring all three watches to market together rather than staggering their releases as it has with past generations.
The Enduro 4 stands out within that lineup as the only model expected to retain a memory-in-pixel display, a power-saving screen technology paired with integrated solar cells to extend battery life well beyond typical smartwatch limits.
The standard Fenix 9, by contrast, is expected to ship exclusively with an AMOLED panel, a shift that continues Garmin’s gradual move away from memory-in-pixel screens across its flagship range in recent years.
AMOLED technology delivers deeper contrast and considerably brighter, more accurate colours than memory-in-pixel alternatives, though it also draws noticeably more power, particularly when brightness increases to keep the display legible in direct sunlight.
That trade-off explains why Garmin appears to be splitting its flagship range by display type rather than replacing memory-in-pixel screens outright, keeping the Enduro 4 as a dedicated option for ultra-endurance athletes who prioritise battery life over screen vibrancy.
That AMOLED shift arrives alongside another break from precedent, as Garmin appears set to release the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro together rather than following the staggered rollout used for the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro.
The Fenix 8 Pro did not reach the market until several months after the more affordable Fenix 8, a gap that let Garmin treat the Pro model as a distinct, later-cycle upgrade rather than a same-day alternative.
The Fenix 9 Pro is expected to carry over the built-in LTE modem and inReach satellite connectivity that distinguished the Fenix 8 Pro, features that let wearers send messages and location updates without a paired phone nearby.
Garmin Rumors also points to a smaller 43-millimetre case option for the Fenix 9 Pro, expanding beyond the 47-millimetre and 51-millimetre sizes that were the only choices available for the Fenix 8 Pro.
Garmin itself has not issued any official statement on the Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro or Enduro 4, however, so take these claims with a pinch of salt for now.
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