Huawei Watch Buds vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch Buds and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 Buds vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Earbuds Speaker
Body Details Case only: 47 mm x 14.99 mm x 47.5 mm 66.5 g
Earbuds: 21.8 mm x 10.3 mm x 10.3 mm 4 g
Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection - Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, hall sensor, capacitive sensor, 6-axis accelerometer and gyro, 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes Do-not-disturb mode, 80+ sports modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, gesture control, auto-activity detection, continuous heart rate tracking, store & play music, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0 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 SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate, alarm, sedentary, low blood-oxygen 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 receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant Celia Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, NFC IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 47 mm 41 mm
Crystal Type 3D curved glass -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Stainless steel Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 3 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 3 days
3 hours playback (earbuds only) - up to 3 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Buds Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable, ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless earphones Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Alarm, Weather, Music, Timer, Flashlight, Workout, Breathing Coach GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.174 W/kg (limb) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.29 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number SGA-B19 A2978
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