Everything about the Huawei Watch GT 3

Advantages	Disadvantages
Battery life up to two weeks	Limited third-party app support
Stunning display	No contactless payment
Premium design	No Spotify music streaming
Robust fitness tracking	More features with Android smartphones

Specifications

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is available in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking a smartwatch focused on health and fitness tracking. Below is a comparison of the specifications for both sizes.

Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm	Huawei Watch GT 3 42mm
45.9mm x 45.9mm x 11mm	42.3mm x 42.3mm x 10.2mm
Wrist size: 140mm–210mm	Wrist size: 130mm–190mm
Weight: approx. 42.6g (without strap)	Weight: approx. 35g (without strap)
1.43-inch AMOLED colour display	1.32-inch AMOLED colour display
Front case: stainless steel	Front case: stainless steel
Rear case: plastic	Rear case: plastic
Case colours: black, steel	Case colours: black, steel, gold
Battery life: up to 14 days	Battery life: up to 7 days
Waterproof up to 50m (5ATM)	Waterproof up to 50m (5ATM)

Design

The 46mm model is available with a sporty black silicone strap, a brown leather strap, or a silver metal mesh strap. The 42mm model offers a black silicone strap, a white leather strap, or a gold Milanese strap.

Both feature a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen with a stainless steel and plastic case. A digital crown allows menu selection by pressing or scrolling/zooming by rotating. The only missing feature is an ECG sensor for detecting atrial fibrillation. If this is essential, consider the Fitbit Charge 5, which includes it.

Battery Life

The two sizes offer different battery durations. The 46mm lasts up to 14 days, while the 42mm lasts up to 7 days, depending on usage.

The 46mm lasts 14 days with the following usage:

• 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls per week
• 30 minutes of music playback per week
• Heart rate monitoring enabled
• HUAWEI TruSleep enabled during sleep
• 90 minutes of exercise per week (GPS enabled)
• Notifications enabled (50 SMS, 6 calls, 3 alarms per day)
• Screen activated 200 times per day

The 46mm lasts 8 days with:

• 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls per week
• 30 minutes of music playback per week
• Heart rate monitoring enabled
• HUAWEI TruSleep enabled during sleep
• 180 minutes of exercise per week (GPS enabled)
• Notifications enabled (50 SMS, 6 calls, 3 alarms per day)
• Screen on for 30 minutes per day

The 42mm lasts 7 days with:

• 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls per week
• 30 minutes of music playback per week
• Heart rate monitoring enabled
• 180 minutes of exercise per week (GPS enabled)
• Notifications enabled (50 SMS, 6 calls, 3 alarms per day)
• Screen on for 30 minutes per day

The 42mm lasts 4 days with:

• 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls per week
• 30 minutes of music playback per week
• Heart rate monitoring enabled
• HUAWEI TruSleep enabled during sleep
• 180 minutes of exercise per week (GPS enabled)
• Notifications enabled (50 SMS, 6 calls, 3 alarms per day)

Water Resistance

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is waterproof with a 5ATM rating, suitable for all weather conditions. It’s ideal for swimming in calm water but not for extreme water sports like diving or surfing.

Fitness Tracking

The Huawei Watch GT 3 offers over 100 workout tracking modes. You can share your routes via video, showing friends the paths you’ve taken. After each session, it estimates recovery time, helping beginners plan their next workout. The ‘AI Running Coach’ in the Huawei Health app creates tailored training plans based on your height, weight, age, training load, and personal bests. Set your start date and adjust intensity to generate a customised schedule.

Smartphone Extension

The Huawei Watch GT 3 reduces the need to check your phone, allowing you to read and respond to messages directly. It features a built-in speaker and microphone for interacting with your smart assistant or making quick calls. This is a significant improvement over its predecessors, though pairing with your smartphone is required for these features.

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