Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro and Apple Watch 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

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS iOS 9 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later, HarmonyOS 2 or later iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 50 g Case only: 32.1 g
Body Material Nanocrystalline ceramic 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope 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, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, menstrual cycle, dive time, temperature, swimming metrics, ECG, training intensity Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Modes 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, applications 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 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
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch 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 NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.32" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size 43 mm 41 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Gold stainless steeel -
Case Back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details White ceramic Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Ceramic Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 292 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 7 days
Heavy usage - up to 4 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 85 min -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories Screwdriver, charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software HUAWEI Watch Face Store GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68, EN 13319, IEC 60529:2013, ISO 22810 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.15 W/kg (head)
0.36 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance 30 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2982
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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