Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch 2 Classic and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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

Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear 2.0 WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 48.9 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 47 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, barometer, capacitive sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer 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, heart rate, steps taken 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
Features Music remote handling, call alerts 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 SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - 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
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 45 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Titanium grey Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
RAM Size 768 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer Qualcomm Apple
CPU Type Snapdragon Wear 2100 S8 SiP
Clock Speed 1.1 GHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 420 mAh -
Battery Life 2 day(s) 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 100 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch 2 Classic Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, charging cradle Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Assistant Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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