Huawei Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch 3 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch 3 vs. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System HarmonyOS WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS 16 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 54 g Case only: 27.8 g
Body Material Stainless steel, ceramic Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen)
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, gesture control, voice announcements, breathing training function, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, HUAWEI TruSeen 4.5 Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls 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 GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Celia Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G
SIM Card Type Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
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 Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Case Size 46 mm 40 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Stainless steel Starlight aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
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 Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Brown | Black | Blue grey Starlight | Midnight | White
STORAGE Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
RAM Size 2 GB -
CPU Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Manufacturer Hisilicon Apple
CPU Type HI6262 S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 450 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
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Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch 3 Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) 2nd generation
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - Apple Pay, GymKit
SAR Value - 0.13 W/kg (head), 1.35 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2725
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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