Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) vs. Huawei Watch Ultimate

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) and Huawei Watch Ultimate. 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 Ultimate Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
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
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: 76 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy Zirconium-based liquid metal
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Corrosion-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Expedition black | Voyage blue
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
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, SpO2 sensor, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor
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) Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, average speed, ascent, altitude, ECG
Modes - 100+ Workout modes, 100-metre scuba diving mode
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 Call handling, camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, OTA update, Serene (breathing exercise), music playback control, weather information, Route Back, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, dim mode, Bühlmann decompression algorithm, expedition mode
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen
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/GNSS 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 Ultimate
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) -
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G -
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
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) NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Pixel Density - 311 ppi
Screen Protection Ion-X glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Case Size 41 mm -
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel - Nanocrystalline ceramic
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Nanocrystalline ceramic
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 Ultimate
Band Type Sport band Strap
Band Size Regular -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-200 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Pin-and-tuck Buckle
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR)
Band Colour Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite Steel
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 8 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 60 min
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Huawei Watch Ultimate
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit -
Compliant Standards IP6X IP68, EN 13319, ISO 22810
SAR Value 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body), 0.11 W/kg (head), 0.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2773 CLB-B19
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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