Garmin Instinct vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Instinct and Huawei Watch GT 3 SE. 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

Garmin Instinct vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, eSport, climbing, yoga, workout, snowboarding, cardio training, rower, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 53 g -
Body Details - Case only: 35.6 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Colours - Wilderness green | Graphite black
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, stress level, menstrual cycle, hydration Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, Physio TrueUp Answering a call, VO2 max, drink reminder, breathing training function, rejecting a call, medication reminder, music playback control, weather information, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps SMS, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Back - Polymer
Case Details Black lava | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam | Tundra | Graphite | Flame red -
BAND Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Band Type Strap Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 132-224 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Lava black | Coyote tan | Sunburst | Lakeside blue | Sea foam -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 14 day(s) 14 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 14 days
Esports mode - up to 80 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct Huawei Watch GT 3 SE
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software STR3AMUP! -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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