Garmin keeps memory-in-pixel screens in its smartwatch lineup as battery advantages endure

Garmin is not planning to phase out memory-in-pixel (MIP) displays from its wearable catalog anytime soon, according to company chief operating officer Brad Trenkle. Speaking to TechRadar, Trenkle explained that MIP screens still deliver essential battery life and outdoor visibility advantages that keep them relevant alongside newer options. [1][2]

While Garmin continues to expand its selection of brighter, high-resolution AMOLED watches, the company notes that those models have not fully closed the battery endurance gap with MIP devices. Looking ahead, Garmin also sees possibilities for solar-powered OLED watches, though the company has not formally announced any such devices. [1][2]