HONOR Watch ES vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR Watch ES and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular). 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

HONOR Watch ES vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Body Details Case only: 21 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material - Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, text messages preview, rejecting a call, animated workouts 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
Notifications Calendar, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 456 x 280 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.64" -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection 2.5D curved glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Meteorite black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Meteorite black Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Basic mode - up to 25 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 100 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR Watch ES Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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