Huawei Watch 3 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch 3 and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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 3 vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System HarmonyOS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 54 g With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Stainless steel, ceramic Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features 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 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, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Celia -
CELLULAR Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
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 Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Size 46 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Stainless steel Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 22 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Brown | Black | Blue grey -
STORAGE Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
RAM Size 2 GB -
CPU Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Manufacturer Hisilicon -
CPU Type HI6262 -
BATTERY Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 450 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Ultra-long battery life mode - up to 14 days
Typical usage - up to 3 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Standby Time 14 days -
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch 3 Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Charging/data cable
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -20 °C
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