Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
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
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
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
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
3M UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10 -
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
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Case Size 41 mm 46 mm
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
Band Type Sport band Strap
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
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging cradle
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 -
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