Huawei Watch Active vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Active and Google Pixel Watch 2. 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. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Android Wear Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later Android 9.0 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: 31 g
Body Material Stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call alerts, voice control Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 400 x 400 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 286 ppi 320 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 42 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black stainless steel Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Link bracelet Active band
Band Size - S/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 120-210 mm 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material Stainless steel Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer - Qualcomm
CPU Type - 5100
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 300 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 1.5 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Active Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories - 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Google Now Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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