HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HONOR MagicWatch 2 and Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). 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

HONOR MagicWatch 2 vs. Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Running, fitness, cycling, hiking, climbing, walking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 41.8 mm -
Height 41.8 mm -
Weight 29 g -
Body Details - Case only: 42.3 g
Body Material 316L grade stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black agate -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range
Tracking Data Distance, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, real-time VoiceOver, HUAWEI TruSeen 3.5, HUAWEI TruRelax, personalised Watch Faces Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view
Notifications Email, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS 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
CELLULAR HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 5.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Silver stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Kilim Single Tour
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 140-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Deployment buckle
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Orange | Noir
STORAGE HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
User Memory 2 GB -
CPU HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer Huawei Apple
CPU Type Kirin A1 S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Regular usage - up to 7 days Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS HONOR MagicWatch 2 Apple Watch Hermès Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Music Player, Alarm Clock, Weather GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
1.52 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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