Huawei Watch Ultimate vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Watch Ultimate and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS). Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Huawei Watch Ultimate vs. Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Huawei Watch Ultimate 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 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: 76 g Case only: 31.9 g
Body Material Zirconium-based liquid metal 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Corrosion-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant, dust-resistant Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Colours Expedition black | Voyage blue -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Sensors Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, SpO2 sensor, depth sensor, optical heart sensor, ECG sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope, temperature 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, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, swing data, stress level, average speed, ascent, altitude, ECG 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, 100-metre scuba diving mode -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Call handling, camera remote control, find phone function, flashlight, OTA update, Serene (breathing exercise), music playback control, weather information, Route Back, Quick Reply, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.0+, customisable watch faces, arterial stiffness detection, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, dim mode, Bühlmann decompression algorithm, expedition mode 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, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate, low blood-oxygen 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 Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BLE/BR IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.5" -
Pixel Density 311 ppi -
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape Round Rectangular
Bezel Nanocrystalline ceramic -
Case Back Nanocrystalline ceramic 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 Ultimate 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 Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Pin-and-tuck
Band Material Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Steel Starlight | Red | Midnight | Light pink | Storm blue | Winter blue
STORAGE Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Storage Capacity - 64 GB
CPU Huawei Watch Ultimate 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 Ultimate 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 8 days
Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 60 min -
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Watch Ultimate Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)
Included Accessories Charging cradle, charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software - GymKit
Compliant Standards IP68, EN 13319, ISO 22810 IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free
SAR Value 0.17 W/kg (body), 0.11 W/kg (head), 0.52 W/kg (limb) -
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 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number CLB-B19 A2978
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