Huawei Watch Active vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

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In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Active and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (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

Huawei Watch Active vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Depth 11.3 mm -
Weight 134 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
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, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts, voice control Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, 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
CELLULAR Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, 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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 400 x 400 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 286 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black stainless steel Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Link bracelet Kilim Single Tour
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Deployment buckle
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Orange | Noir
STORAGE Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 1.5 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Active Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Now GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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