Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) vs Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
The Verdict
Apple Watch SE offers tight integration with iOS devices and access to the robust watchOS app ecosystem, powered by the capable S5 processor. Its 18-hour battery life requires daily charging, but the display responds instantly without always-on drain. Health tracking covers heart rate and sleep, missing ECG and SpO2 that some users value. Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro delivers exceptional battery endurance at 14 days, comprehensive health sensors including ECG and skin temperature monitoring, and a true always-on AMOLED display at 466 x 466 resolution. The titanium construction with sapphire glass feels more premium than aluminum, and 5ATM water resistance suits swimmers. However, HarmonyOS limits app availability and lacks cellular connectivity, making it less versatile outside China's ecosystem. Choose Apple Watch SE if you're invested in iPhone and want seamless notifications and apps. Pick Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro if battery life, health metrics, and durability matter more than ecosystem richness, or if you primarily use Android devices.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) if…
- →Affordable entry into the Apple Watch ecosystem with core features
- →Same large display as Series 6 — no visible compromise
- →Fall detection and emergency SOS for safety
Buy the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro if…
- →Premium titanium and sapphire crystal construction is luxurious
- →14-day battery life is outstanding for an AMOLED smartwatch
- →ECG and skin temperature monitoring for comprehensive health tracking
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple Watch SE (1st Gen)
Pros
- Affordable entry into the Apple Watch ecosystem with core features
- Same large display as Series 6 — no visible compromise
- Fall detection and emergency SOS for safety
- Compass and always-on altimeter for outdoor activities
- Family Setup enables use for kids without an iPhone
Cons
- No Always-On display — must raise wrist to see the time
- Older S5 chip — slower than the 2022 SE's S8
- No ECG, SpO2, or blood oxygen monitoring
- No fast charging — takes about 2.5 hours for full charge
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
Pros
- Premium titanium and sapphire crystal construction is luxurious
- 14-day battery life is outstanding for an AMOLED smartwatch
- ECG and skin temperature monitoring for comprehensive health tracking
- Sapphire crystal is extremely scratch resistant
- Dual-band GPS for accurate outdoor tracking
Cons
- HarmonyOS has very limited third-party app support
- No Google Play Store or Apple App Store access
- No cellular option — requires phone for notifications
- Limited compatibility with iOS — best with Huawei phones
- NFC payments are region-restricted
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) | Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | watchOS 7 (upgradable to watchOS 10) | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 30.49 g (40mm) / 36.2 g (44mm) | 54 g (without strap) |
| Case material | Aluminum | Titanium with sapphire crystal glass |
| Water resistance | WR50 (50m) | 5ATM (IP68) |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 14 days |
| Display | ||
| Size | 40mm / 44mm | 46mm |
| Type | LTPO OLED Retina | AMOLED Always-On |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 324 x 394 / 368 x 448 | 466 x 466 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Apple S5 SiP | Huawei custom SoC |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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