Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Huawei Watch GT Runner

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Huawei Watch GT Runner. 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 45 vs. Huawei Watch GT Runner Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport - Running
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - Case only: 38.5 g
Body Material - Polymer fibres
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, 6-axis IMU sensor, air pressure sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, menstrual cycle, altitude, running index, recovery time, training load
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device Store & play music, irregular beat alerts, music playback control, weather information, Personal AI Running Coach, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, voice guidance, linear motor
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GNSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.43"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Grey | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black | Lava red Grey | Black
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Technology - Lithium polymer
Capacity - 451 mAh
Battery Life - 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch GT Runner
Included Accessories Charging/data cable 2 wrist straps, charging cradle, charging cable
Compliant Standards - ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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