Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Instinct 2 and Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. 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

Garmin Instinct 2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 45 mm -
Height 45 mm -
Depth 14.5 mm -
Weight 52 g -
Body Details - Case only: 50 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Nanocrystalline ceramic
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Sensors Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level 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
Modes - 100+ Workout modes
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE
DISPLAY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 176 x 176 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size - 1.32"
Dimensions (WxH) 23 mm x 23 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Case Size 45 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Gold stainless steeel
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Graphite | Electric lime White ceramic
BAND Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-230 mm 130-190 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Ceramic
Band Colour - White
STORAGE Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Storage Capacity 32 MB -
BATTERY Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 292 mAh
Battery Life - 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 28 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 65 days
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 70 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 32 days
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Heavy usage - up to 4 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time - 85 min
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Instinct 2 Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Screwdriver, charging cradle, charging cable
Preloaded Software - HUAWEI Watch Face Store
Compliant Standards - IP68, EN 13319, IEC 60529:2013, ISO 22810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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