Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition vs Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED
Size, specs & wrist fit compared
Which one fits you
Under 18 cm (7.1 in) round, the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED's lugs overhang and the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition's do not; the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition fills the wrist at 17.5–19.5 cm, the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED at 19–21 cm.
What else differs
- Screen: the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition uses a memory-in-pixel screen that is easy to read in sunlight and sips battery, the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED a bright AMOLED screen.
- Battery: 24 days for the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED against 18 days for the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition in everyday use; 2.4 days for the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition against 40 hours for the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED with GPS on.
- Only the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition has a sapphire lens.
The Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED is 3mm wider, 0.1mm thinner and 14g lighter than the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition.
Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition
Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED
Case width
47mm
50mm+3mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14.4mm−0.1mm
Weight
73g
59g−14g
Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition or Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED by wrist size
| Wrist round (mm left each side) | Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition≈54mm lug to lug, est. | Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED≈57.5mm lug to lug, est. |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cm / 5.5 in | Overhangs (4.4mm over) | Overhangs (6.2mm over) |
| 15 cm / 5.9 in | Overhangs (2.8mm over) | Overhangs (4.6mm over) |
| 16 cm / 6.3 in | Overhangs (1.2mm over) | Overhangs (2.9mm over) |
| 17 cm / 6.7 in | Bold (0.4mm) | Overhangs (1.3mm over) |
| 18 cm / 7.1 in | Sweet spot (2mm) | Bold (0.3mm) |
| 19 cm / 7.5 in | Sweet spot (3.6mm) | Sweet spot (1.9mm) |
| 20 cm / 7.9 in | Balanced (5.3mm) | Sweet spot (3.5mm) |
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Battery life compared
Furthest apart in Expedition mode, where the Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition lasts 2.0× as long as the Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED (40 days against 20 days).
Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar EditionInstinct 3 50mm AMOLED
Battery saver
57 days +173 days30 daysExpedition
40 days +74 days20 daysSmartwatch
18 days +22 days24 daysMax battery GPS
136 hours +289 hours86 hoursGPS only
57 hours +73 hours40 hoursAll systems
40 hours +48 hours32 hoursAll systems + multi-band
23 hours +26 hours30 hoursAll systems with music
10 hours—
Amber figures are the solar-assisted runtime the manufacturer publishes for that mode.
More comparisons
2D Dimension Schematics
- Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition 47mm × ≈54mm (est.) · 14.5mm thick
- Garmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED 50mm × ≈57.5mm (est.) · 14.4mm thick
3D preview
Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition vs Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED on a wrist
Specifications
The short version
7 key specs| Spec | GarminFenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition | GarminInstinct 3 50mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 47mm | 50mm |
| Thickness | 14.5mm | 14.4mm |
| Weight | 73g | 59g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED (always-on) |
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 18 days/22 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 57 days/173 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 57 hours/73 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/48 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 23 hours/26 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 136 hours/289 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 40 days/74 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions | Smartwatch: Up to 24 days (9 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 30 days GPS Only: Up to 40 hours All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 30 hours* Max Battery GPS: Up to 86 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 20 days *assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Where the specifications differ
29 differences| Spec | Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar Edition | Garmin Instinct 3 50mm AMOLED |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Battery life | Smartwatch: Up to 18 days/22 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 57 days/173 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 57 hours/73 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems: Up to 40 hours/48 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 23 hours/26 hours with solar** All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 10 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 136 hours/289 hours with solar** Expedition GPS: Up to 40 days/74 days with solar* *Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions **Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions | Smartwatch: Up to 24 days (9 days always-on) Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 30 days GPS Only: Up to 40 hours All Satellite Systems: Up to 32 hours All Satellite Systems + Multi-Band: Up to 30 hours* Max Battery GPS: Up to 86 hours Expedition GPS: Up to 20 days *assuming typical use with SatIQ technology |
| Display Size | 1.3” (33.02 mm) diameter | 1.3" (33 mm) diameter |
| Case material | fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover | fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Lens Material | Power Sapphire™ | Chemically Strengthened Glass |
| Bezel Material | titanium | fiber-reinforced polymer/aluminum |
| Memory/History | 32 GB | 4 GB |
| Display resolution | 260 x 260 pixels | 416 x 416 pixels |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | included (22 mm) | yes (26 mm) |
| Product Info | ||
| Main SKU | 010-02777-10 | 010-03020-00 |
| Product ID | 866191 | 1622337 |
| Product Name | fēnix® 7 Pro – Sapphire Solar Edition | Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED |
| Release Date | 6/1/2023 | 1/6/2025 |
| Product Variation | Carbon Gray DLC Titanium with Black Band | Black with Charcoal Band |
| Cycling Features | ||
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | yes (with compatible accessory) | Yes |
| Golfing Features | ||
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | automatic | manual |
| What You'll Love | ||
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) | AMOLED (always-on) |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 18 days22 days with solar | Up to 24 days (9 days always-on) |
| Activity Profiles | ||
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking | Walking, Indoor Walking, Pilates, Yoga |
| Multisport | Swimming/Running, Triathlon | Triathlon |
| On the Water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sail Racing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Sailing Expedition, Whitewater | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Water Skiing, Snorkeling, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Whitewater |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery | Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Other activity profiles | Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating | Tactical, Inline Skating |
| Swimming Features | ||
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | yes (with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus) | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Tides | yes (via Connect IQ™) | Yes |
| Area calculation | yes (via Connect IQ™) | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | ||
| Fitness age | yes (in app) | Yes |
The other 222 specifications both list are identical.
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