Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Huawei Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 45 and Huawei Watch 3. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 45 vs. Huawei Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - HarmonyOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 36 g -
Body Details - Case only: 54 g
Body Material - Stainless steel, ceramic
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes -
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device 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
Notifications Calendar, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Celia
CELLULAR Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.43"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Case Details Black Stainless steel
BAND Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Band Type Band Strap
Band Size L -
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 129-197 mm 140-210 mm
Changeable Yes -
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Leather
Band Colour Black | Lava red Brown | Black | Blue grey
STORAGE Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
RAM Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Manufacturer - Hisilicon
CPU Type - HI6262
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life - 3 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
Standby Time - 14 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 2 hour(s)
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 45 Huawei Watch 3
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cradle, charging cable
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
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