Details reveal there may be two separate models at launch
A wealth of information has leaked for Garmin’s upcoming entry-level smartwatch, the Forerunner 165. Details include device specifications, hardware, and several features.
Everything listed was discovered on the official Garmin website by industry insider Fitness Tracker Test who then shared their findings on their personal web page. Nearly every aspect of the wearable is in the leak apart from what it looks like as there aren’t any images. But there are enough clues to paint a picture. Display upgrade
The Forerunner 165 will reportedly come equipped with a 1.2-inch AMOLED (390 x 390 pixel resolution) display. This is significantly bigger than Garmin’s current entry-level model, the Forerunner 55, which has a 1.04-inch screen. Despite the size difference between displays, the case for the Forerunner 165 won’t be that much bigger, measuring 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm. Fitness Tracker Test even claims the “increased weight is hardly noticeable.”
There is a downside. Using an AMOLED has resulted in a significantly worse battery life.
Instead of the Forerunner 55’s two-week runtime, the Forerunner 165, at least according to the leak, only lasts up to 11 days – while in smartwatch mode. Certain features drain the battery even faster.
