Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active and Apple Watch Series 8 (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

Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active vs. Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 26 g Case only: 32 g
Body Material Polymer Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, recovery time, training load, nap Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM)
Modes 97 sport modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, call history, camera remote control, HR zones with visual and audible alerts, find phone function, VO2 max, Reminders to Move, breathing training function, store & play music, animated workouts, HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0, music playback control, weather information, HUAWEI TruRelax, Reminders, Route Back, instant message reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, customisable watch faces, linear motor, tap to transfer Call handling, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits, Edge-to-edge display
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface 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 HUAWEI Assistant Siri
IoT Voice Controlled Direct Direct
CELLULAR Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, 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 5.2 BLE/BR IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 336 x 480 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.74" -
Pixel Density 336 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push button Touch sensitive screen
CASE Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Rectangular Rectangular
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Midnight black | Isle blue | Sakura pink Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel | Gold stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Graphite stainless steel | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-210 mm 130-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Midnight black | Isle blue | Sakura pink Starlight | Red | White | Midnight | Silver | Gold | Graphite
STORAGE Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
CPU Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 292 mAh -
Battery Life 10 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 10 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
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Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 72 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Stopwatch, Contacts, Alarm, Reminders, Timer, Compass, Flashlight Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards ISO 22810 IP6X
SAR Value - 0.31 W/kg (head), 0.55 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2773
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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