Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) vs. Huawei Watch 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) and Huawei Watch 4. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) vs. Huawei Watch 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 16 or later Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 13.0 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: 48 g
Body Material Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
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, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, location, stress level, respiratory rate, breath, altitude, ECG, nap
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 Call handling, camera remote control, find phone function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Route Back, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, sedentary lifestyle reminder, HUAWEI TruSleep, HUAWEI Assistant TODAY
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
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) Huawei Watch 4
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Type Retina LTPO OLED - colour LTPO AMOLED - colour
Resolution 352 x 430 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.5"
Pixel Density - 310 ppi
Screen Protection Ion-X glass -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, rotating crown
CASE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Case Size 41 mm -
Crystal Type - 3D curved glass
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back -
Case Details Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium Stainless steel
Crown Type Digital with haptic feedback -
BAND Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
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 Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Midnight | Starlight | Red | White Black
STORAGE Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Storage Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Manufacturer Apple -
CPU Type S8 SiP -
Features W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip -
BATTERY Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 18 hours 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Ultra-long battery life mode (typical usage) - up to 8 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 60 min
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Huawei Watch 4
Included Accessories Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software Apple Pay, GymKit VoLTE
Compliant Standards IP6X IP6X, ISO 22810, EN13319
SAR Value 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.3 W/kg (head)
0.71 W/kg (body)
1.08 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Manufacturer Model Number A2770 -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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