Garmin Fenix 9 vs Amazfit GTR 4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Garmin Fenix 9 leads Amazfit GTR 4 overall by 13 points (68 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 384 vs 336 h; only Garmin Fenix 9 has NFC payments; water resistance, where Garmin Fenix 9 has 100 vs 50 m.
  • Best value: Amazfit GTR 4 (from $199) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Garmin Fenix 9 leads overall
Garmin Fenix 9 · 90 overall, #2 of 42
68
Amazfit GTR 4 · 56 overall, #37 of 42
55
Key differences
  • Battery LifeGarmin Fenix 9 384 vs 336 h
  • NFC PaymentsGarmin Fenix 9 only
  • Water ResistanceGarmin Fenix 9 100 vs 50 m

Scores by Category

Fenix 9 wins 5 of 6 categories · GTR 4 wins 1

CategoryFenix 9GTR 4Lead
Battery
+15
Health & Sensors
+17
Display
+18
Connectivity
+30
Build
+25
Software
+72

Physical Comparison

GTR 4
34g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Garmin Fenix 9

No notable compromises found.

Amazfit GTR 4

  • No contactless payments (no NFC).
  • No ECG heart-health monitoring.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
Fenix 9
GTR 4
Display Type
Display Size
N/A
1.43 in
Resolution
N/A
466 × 466 px
Peak Brightness
N/A
1,000 nits
Always-On Display
N/A
Yes

Health & Sensors

Feature
Fenix 9
GTR 4
Heart Rate Monitor
Yes
Yes
ECG
N/A
No
SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)
Yes
Yes
Body Temperature
N/A
No
GPS
Yes
Yes
Dual-Band GPS
N/A
Yes

Battery

Feature
Fenix 9
GTR 4
Battery Life
384 h14% more
336 h
Fast Charging
N/A
No

Connectivity

Feature
Fenix 9
GTR 4
NFC Payments
Yes
No
LTE/Cellular
No
No
Speaker/Mic
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
Fenix 9
GTR 4
Weight
N/A
34 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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