Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro and Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 50 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Nanocrystalline ceramic Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope 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, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, menstrual cycle, dive time, temperature, swimming metrics, ECG, training intensity Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, camera remote control, answering a call, breathing training function, store & play music, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, music playback control, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, linear motor 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS receiver 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 GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.32" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Case Size 43 mm 41 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Gold stainless steeel -
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White ceramic Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Ceramic Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White Midnight | Starlight | Red | White
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 292 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 7 days
Heavy usage - up to 4 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 85 min -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS)
Included Accessories Screwdriver, charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software HUAWEI Watch Face Store Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68, EN 13319, IEC 60529:2013, ISO 22810 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.17 W/kg (head), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2770
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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