Huawei Watch GT 3 SE vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT 3 SE and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch GT 3 SE vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
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: 35.6 g Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material - 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Wilderness green | Graphite black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart 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 Time, 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 100+ Workout modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Answering a call, VO2 max, drink reminder, breathing training function, rejecting a call, medication reminder, music playback control, weather information, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, 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, 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 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
CONNECTIVITY Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT 3 SE 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" -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back Polymer Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference 140-210 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material TPU Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch GT 3 SE 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 GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 14 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 14 days
Heavy usage - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT 3 SE Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cradle Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
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 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
Other projects: