Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Huawei Watch 4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Huawei Watch 4. 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

Garmin Forerunner 30 vs. Huawei Watch 4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android 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 35.5 mm -
Height 40.7 mm -
Depth 13.4 mm -
Weight 37.3 g -
Body Details - Case only: 48 g
Body Material - 316L grade stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant
Colours - Black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate 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, pace, cadence 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 VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap 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 Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver GPS receiver
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Wireless Interface Bluetooth Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective LTPO AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 0.93" 1.5"
Dimensions (WxH) 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm -
Pixel Density - 310 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Type - Touch sensitive screen, side button, rotating crown
CASE Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass 3D curved glass
Case Shape Rounded square Round
Case Details Black Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Band Type Strap Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-200 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Slate grey Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
RAM Size - 2 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 30 Huawei Watch 4
Battery Life 5 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 5 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 30 Huawei Watch 4
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, 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 2-year warranty -
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