With the recent launch of Huawei’s new flagship smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 3, the market has received a fairly advanced wrist device that aims to be one of the best this year and achieve good numbers in sales. This model will compete directly with Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 and Apple Watch and other brands such as Fitbit, Garmin, and Mobvoi, among others. In turn, it will compete with other models of the same brand, such as the Huawei Watch GT 2, which has stolen the preference of many users. In this sense, given the similarity of many characteristics and specifications of these two smartwatches, we are comparing them on this occasion to help you determine which is better for you and which is the one that best suits your needs.
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To begin with, it is worth noting that we are facing two smartwatches with somewhat similar aesthetics. Of course, the new Huawei Watch 3 is offered in different variants that change the essence of its appearance, as this watch has landed in sports, classic, and elite versions. However, more than anything, this is reflected in the straps with which They come: silicone, leather, and stainless steel, respectively.
For its part, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is a smartwatch that, in general, has a sporty air, although this applies to the miniature 42 mm version, and the 46 mm is more elegant, as it has a more premium design. However, both models of this watch are very well suited to all situations and events.
Key Features
| Huawei Watch 3 | Huawei Watch GT 2 | |
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| Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
| Model | Watch 3 | Watch GT 2 |
| Release date | June 2021 | September 2019 |
| Compatibility | Android + iOS | Android + iOS |
| Colors | ||
| Availability | Available | Available |
Technical Specifications
| Huawei Watch 3 | Huawei Watch GT 2 | |
| Screen Type Size | 1.43-inch AMOLED with Always on Display (1,000 nit brightness) / 60 Hz | 1.39-inch 2.5D AMOLED with Always on Display (1,000 nit brightness) |
| Screen Resolution | 466 x 466 pixels | 454 x 454 pixels |
| Screen protection | Resistant glass | Scratch-resistant 3D glass |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Hisilicon Hi6262 | Kirin A1 |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | 4 GB (Up to 500 songs) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Bluetooth 5.2 GPS with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Bluetooth 5.1 GPS with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO |
| Sensors | Barometric altimeter Optical heart rate sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor | Barometric altimeter Optical heart rate sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Capacitive sensor |
| Battery | Up to 3 days with LTE connectivity and average usage Up to 14 days with battery saving | Up to 30 hours with GPS activated Up to 2 weeks in classic mode |
| Material | Case: Stainless steel and polymer Strap: Silicone, leather, or stainless steel | Case: Stainless steel, ceramic, and plastic Strap: Silicone or stainless steel |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM (50 meters) | 5 ATM (50 meters) |
| Weight | 54 g | Not specified |
| Dimensions | 46.2 x 46.2 x 12 mm | Case circumference: 46mm |
Both smartwatches come with a circular touch panel, color, and AMOLED technology in terms of displays. In the case of the Huawei Watch 3, we have a 1.43-inch screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, while in the Huawei Watch GT 2, we get a screen of 1.2 and 1.39 inches, respectively for the 42 and 46 mm versions; they also have 390 x 390p and 454 x 454p resolutions. Also, these watches produce a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, which is more than enough for those sunny days.
Huawei’s new wearable comes with a processor chipset that promises to be more efficient than the Kirin A1 of the Huawei Watch GT 2 and is the Hisilicon Hi6262, which is accompanied by a 2 GB RAM and internal storage space of 16 GB that can hold thousands of songs, numerous apps, and files of all kinds. The Watch GT 2 has a RAM of just 32 or 16 MB, according to the 46 and 42 mm models, and a smaller internal memory that is 4 GB also serves to store music, apps, and files.
As both smartwatches are dedicated to activity tracking, they do not do without sensors focused on it. For this reason, we find in both a heart rate monitor -which can detect different types of cardiac arrhythmia-, accelerometer and gyroscope. They can also measure the oxygen level in the blood and calculate many metrics like the distance traveled, the steps taken, calories consumed during the day and each activity carried out, quality of sleep, and more. To this, we have to add that they boast an integrated GPS chip with A-GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, as well as a barometric altimeter.
Concerning the functions of monitoring activity, status, and health, the Huawei Watch 3 has a fall detection and daily stress monitor, two things that we do not find in the Huawei Watch GT 2. However, both count with monitoring numerous sports, exercises, routines, activity sessions, and physical activities, including swimming, cycling, running, hiking, walking, and many more.
Battery life is one of the strengths of both smartwatches, being 1 or 2 weeks, respectively in the case of the Huawei Watch GT 2 of 42 and 46 mm, and up to 14 days in the case of the Huawei Watch 3 if it is used. With low power consumption. In standard mode with 4G LTE connectivity, the new smartwatch of the Chinese firm works, on average, for about 3 days.
Activity Monitoring
| Huawei Watch 3 | Huawei Watch GT 2 | |
| Step counter | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance travelled | Yes | Yes |
| Floors up | No | No |
| Sleep monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Measuring stress levels | Yes | No |
| Heart rate measurement | Yes | Yes |
| Calorie intake | No | No |
| Hydration levels | No | No |
| Running | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Cycling | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Swimming | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Outdoor | Record various metrics | Record various metrics |
| Other functions | Monitoring of numerous different data of each exercise, training routines, and more. Detection of different heart rhythms such as bradycardia. Detection of falls. Compatibility with health and training apps Huawei Sports and Health. | 15 sports, including running, walking, hiking, trail, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and indoor workouts. Monitoring of up to 190 different data types for each exercise, training routine, and more. Detection of different heart rates such as bradycardia. Compatibility with Huawei Sports and Health health and training apps. |
Speaking of the connectivity section, both have support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 (in the Watch GT 2) and 5.2 (Watch 3). 4G LTE connectivity for calls and Internet is only available for the Huawei Watch 3 through an eSIM card; the Watch GT 2 does not have network support. The new watch also has NFC.
Smart Features
| Huawei Watch 3 | Huawei Watch GT 2 | |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes (calls, texts, and apps) | Yes (calls, texts, and apps) |
| Wireless payments | Yes | No |
| Music storage and playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone music control | Yes | Yes |
| Meteorology | Weather forecast | Weather forecast |
| Other smart features | Find my phone Reminders | Find my phone Reminders |
On the other hand, both smartwatches come with 5 ATM water resistance to be submerged for up to 50 meters. In turn, as expected, they are compatible with Android and iOS smartphones, show notifications of apps, messages, and calls, come with a weather forecast function and have a microphone and speaker. In addition to this, only the Huawei Watch 3 has a voice assistant called Celia. The other thing is that this smartwatch has the new Harmony OS 2 operating system, while the Huawei Watch GT 2 has the well-known Lite OS, which is characterized by being a light OS. Harmony OS 2 is more complete and has more functions and a more exquisite and worked interface.
In terms of prices, the Huawei Watch 3 is much more expensive, being this announced for a starting point price of 440 USD, which increases to 450 euros, in the case of the most expensive version, although this smartwatch will begin to be sold from June 18, it is worth highlighting. The Huawei Watch GT 2, for its part, can be found today easily from around 143 USD, although it can be found cheaper or even expensive, with some offers that exceed 240 USD.
Conclusion!
Obviously, the new Huawei Watch 3 is a complete smartwatch, with better connectivity options and networks such as 4G LTE, a greater battery (depending on use), a better operating system, and much more storage space for music apps. And files, as well as more RAM and more monitoring functions such as fall detection. In turn, it has a better screen, which has better resolution, higher pixel density, and a higher refresh rate (60 Hz), making this model superior in practically every way compared to Huawei. Watch GT 2.
In the same way, the latter is still a perfect purchase option today. If what you want is to skimp on expenses, it is undoubtedly that smartwatch for which you should go, even more so if you do not want to wait for the Huawei Watch 3 is available globally.
