Garmin Venu X1: specs, who it fits and compatible phones
Garmin Venu X1 is a sport watch released in 2025 that works with iPhone and Android. It lists Multi-system GNSS, Garmin Pay and Sapphire.
Specifications
| Release year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Case size | 45.9 mm |
| Display | AMOLED |
| Battery as listed | Up to 8 days in smartwatch mode |
| Water rating | 5ATM (approx.) |
| Glass | Sapphire |
| Case material | Titanium caseback, nylon band |
| GPS type | Multi-system GNSS |
| Offline maps | Yes |
| Operating system | Garmin OS |
| Works with | iPhone and Android |
| Connection | None |
| Contactless wallet | Garmin Pay |
| Plan needed | None |
| Health sensors | SpO2, Heart rate, HRV, Skin temperature |
| Safety features | SOS |
Who it fits
- Works with iPhone and Android.
- Lists SOS or fall detection, see our guide for older adults.
How it compares
Closest models from Garmin
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Forerunner 965 | 2023 | - | Up to 23 days · 31 hours GPS | 5ATM | Multi-system GNSS | iOS and Android |
| Garmin Forerunner 970 | 2025 | 47 mm | Up to 15 days | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Garmin tactix 8 Solar | 2025 | 51 mm | Up to 48 days with solar charging | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Closest models from other brands
| Model | Release year | Case size | Battery as listed | Water rating | GPS type | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COROS NOMAD | 2025 | 46 mm | Up to 22 days; 50 hours All-Systems GPS | 5ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro | 2025 | 48 mm | 25 days (approx.) | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
| Suunto Vertical 2 | 2025 | 49 mm | Up to 20 days · 65 GPS hours dual-band | 10ATM | Dual-band GNSS + maps | iOS and Android |
Compared with Garmin Forerunner 965, Garmin Venu X1 lists a newer release year (2025 against 2023), Titanium caseback, nylon band case material, where Garmin Forerunner 965 lists Fiber-reinforced polymer with a titanium bezel and Sapphire glass, where Garmin Forerunner 965 lists Gorilla Glass 3 DX.
Compared with Garmin Forerunner 970, Garmin Venu X1 lists Titanium caseback, nylon band case material, where Garmin Forerunner 970 lists Titanium bezel.
Compared with Garmin tactix 8 Solar, Garmin Venu X1 lists a shorter listed battery (8 days against 48), a smaller case (45.9 mm against 51 mm) and Titanium caseback, nylon band case material, where Garmin tactix 8 Solar lists Titanium.
Compared with COROS NOMAD, Garmin Venu X1 lists a shorter listed battery (8 days against 22) and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which COROS NOMAD does not list.
Compared with Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, Garmin Venu X1 lists Titanium caseback, nylon band case material, where Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro lists Titanium and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro does not list.
Compared with Suunto Vertical 2, Garmin Venu X1 lists a smaller case (45.9 mm against 49 mm), Titanium caseback, nylon band case material, where Suunto Vertical 2 lists Stainless steel / grade-5 titanium and a contactless wallet (Garmin Pay), which Suunto Vertical 2 does not list.
Only values listed exactly are compared.
Position in the catalog
Its listed battery of 8 days is above 0% of 13 sport watches with a single plain days value. Its case size of 45.9 mm is larger than 17% of 30 sport watches with a single exact size. It was released in 2025. Among 52 sport watches with an exact release year, 69% were released in 2025 or earlier and 69% were released in 2025 or later.
Phone compatibility and plan
No plan is listed as needed.
Sensors and features are listed as the maker names them and are not medical measurements.
Related guides and lists
- Battery life explained
- Phone compatibility
- Water resistance ratings
- Sensors explained
- Garmin smartwatches
- All models
Last verified September 26, 2026
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