Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch 3 and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). 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.
| GENERAL | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| 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: 32 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, ceramic | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, 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 |
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| 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, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM) |
| 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, 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, 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/BeiDou/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 Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | - |
| SIM Card Type | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | - |
| Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| DISPLAY | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 466 x 466 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.43" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Band Type | Strap | Sport band |
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| 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 | Midnight | Starlight | Red | White |
| STORAGE | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| RAM | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| RAM Size | 2 GB | - |
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| CPU | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Manufacturer | Hisilicon | Apple |
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| CPU Type | HI6262 | S8 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip |
| BATTERY | Huawei Watch 3 | Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| 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 Series 8 (GPS) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cradle, charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | - | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X |
| SAR Value | - | 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 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 | - | A2770 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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