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

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Watch GT Runner and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). 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 Runner vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Product Type Sport 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 Running -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker Speaker
Body Details Case only: 38.5 g Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Polymer fibres 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, 6-axis IMU sensor, air pressure 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, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, menstrual cycle, altitude, running index, recovery time, training load Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Store & play music, irregular beat alerts, music playback control, weather information, Personal AI Running Coach, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, HUAWEI TruSport, voice guidance, 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, high and low heart rate 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/GNSS 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 Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch GT Runner 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 -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size 46 mm 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details Grey | Black Starlight aluminium | Red aluminium | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Silver aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Huawei Watch GT Runner 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 Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Grey | Black Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch GT Runner 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 Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity 451 mAh -
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 Yes
Recharge Time 2 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch GT Runner Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories 2 wrist straps, charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards ISO 22810 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
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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