Huawei Watch GT Elegant vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT Elegant 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 Elegant vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System RTOS WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 9 or later iOS 17 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.8 mm -
Height 46.5 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm -
Weight 36.2 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Plastic, stainless steel, ceramic 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, barometer, heart rate, 9-axis accelerometer, infrared wear sensor, 9-axis compass, 9-axis gyro 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 Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Music remote handling, call alerts 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 Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type 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 Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.2 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 390 x 390 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 42 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Black stainless steel Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Band Type Strap Sport band
Band Size - M/L
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-190 mm 150-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Fluoroelastomer Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S9 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 178 mAh -
Battery Life 7 day(s) 18 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Elegant Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cable, magnetic charging dock Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Google Maps Navigation, Google Now 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
Manufacturer Model Number - A2978
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