In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Huawei Watch GT 3 SE. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
GENERAL | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | WatchOS | - |
Supported Host Device OS | iOS 16 or later | iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | Speaker |
Body Details | Case only: 32 g | Case only: 35.6 g |
Body Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy | - |
Protection | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant | Waterproof |
Colours | - | Wilderness green | Graphite black |
Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter | Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, gyroscope |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) | Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle |
Modes | - | 100+ Workout modes |
Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
Features | Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display | Answering a call, VO2 max, drink reminder, breathing training function, rejecting a call, medication reminder, music playback control, weather information, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0 |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness | SMS, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS receiver |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - |
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
IoT Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - |
IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
CELLULAR | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) | - |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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3M UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 | - |
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4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | - |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Bluetooth |
DISPLAY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Type | Retina LTPO OLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 352 x 430 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
Screen Size | - | 1.43" |
Screen Protection | Ion-X glass | - |
Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
INPUT DEVICE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Case Size | 41 mm | 46 mm |
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Case Shape | Rectangular | Round |
Case Back | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back | Polymer |
Case Details | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium | - |
Crown Type | Digital with haptic feedback | - |
BAND | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Band Type | Sport band | Strap |
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Band Size | Regular | - |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-200 mm | 140-210 mm |
Changeable | Yes | - |
Clasp Type | Pin-and-tuck | Buckle |
Band Material | Fluoroelastomer | TPU |
Band Colour | Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite | - |
STORAGE | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Storage Capacity | 32 GB | - |
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CPU | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Manufacturer | Apple | - |
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CPU Type | S8 SiP | - |
Features | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip | - |
BATTERY | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Battery Life | 18 hours | 14 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 14 days Heavy usage - up to 7 days |
Rechargeable Battery | Yes | - |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) | Huawei Watch GT 3 SE |
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Included Accessories | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) | Charging cradle |
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Preloaded Software | Apple Pay, GymKit | - |
Compliant Standards | IP6X | - |
SAR Value | 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | A2773 | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |