Huawei Watch GT Runner vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT Runner and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 GT Runner vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 38.5 g With silicone band: 73 g
Case only: 50 g
Body Material Polymer fibres Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Sensors Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, 6-axis IMU sensor, air pressure sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, menstrual cycle, altitude, running index, recovery time, training load Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Store & play music, irregular beat alerts, music playback control, weather information, Personal AI Running Coach, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, voice guidance, linear motor Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GNSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Case Size 46 mm 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Grey | Black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC
BAND Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Band Type Strap Vented bracelet
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 132-215 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Butterfly
Band Material Silicone Titanium
Band Colour Grey | Black Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 451 mAh -
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Runner Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories 2 wrist straps, charging cradle, charging cable Silicon wristband, charging/data cable
Compliant Standards ISO 22810 -
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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