Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Huawei Watch 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 235 and Huawei Watch 4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 235 vs. Huawei Watch 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, iOS 13.0 or later
Activity/Sport Running, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 11.7 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 48 g
Body Material - 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours Black, marsala red | Black and grey | Frost blue Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, idle alert, HR zones, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap, music playback control, voice instructions 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 - SMS, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Wireless Interface - Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective LTPO AMOLED - colour
Resolution 215 x 180 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.23" 1.5"
Pixel Density - 310 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Crystal Type - 3D curved glass
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details - Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
RAM Size - 2 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
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
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 235 Huawei Watch 4
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Alarm, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ VoLTE
Compliant Standards - IP6X, ISO 22810, EN13319
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
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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