Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Watch 2 vs Apple Watch 3 Aluminum smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
390x390
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
420
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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1.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
340x272
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
279
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G)
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19 Common items in both devices |
AMOLED |
16 million |
4G LTE |
150 Mbps |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Model | Watch 2 (Sport) | Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) |
Other model names | Huawei Watch 2 (2017) LEO-DLXXE, LEO-DLXX, Huawei Leo | Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE), Apple Watch S3 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Huawei | Apple |
Release date | 4/1/2017 | 9/22/2017 |
Depth | 12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches) | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 45 x 48.9 millimeters (1.77 x 1.93 in) | 33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in) |
Weight | 57 grams (2 ounces) | 29 grams (1.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof |
📲 Display | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.2" inches | 1.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~21.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 390x390 pixels | 340x272 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 460 PPI | 290 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
System version | Android Wear 2.0 (7.1.1 Nougat) | WatchOS 4.0 |
Firmware update | Android Wear 2.1 (8.0 Oreo) | WatchOS 5.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 MSM8909w (28nm) | 32bit: Apple S3 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | PowerVR G6200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR3 | 768MB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Dual-Band 900/1800 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100 | A1889 model (Europe,Australia): UMTS 800/850/900/2100 A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): UMTS 800/850/1700/1900 A1890 model (China): UMTS 2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 39,41) | LTE Cat4 A1889 model (Europe,Australia): LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26) A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada): LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) A1890 model (China): LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | Not supported |
Touch focus | Not supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | Not supported |
Zoom | Not supported | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | feature not registered | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
USB | Not supported | Not supported |
Audio output | Not supported | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 420 mAh | 279 mAh |
Charger, watts | 2.5W (5V/0.5A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing |
Messaging | SMS, E-mail | SMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Dynamic Orange, Carbon Black, Concrete Grey • Google Assistant • Workout data report • Compatible with standard 20mm straps | • Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray • Sport Band or Nike Sport Band • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Watch 2 (Sport) | Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm 4G) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |