Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro
The Verdict
Both watches deliver excellent health tracking and battery performance, but they target slightly different priorities. The Garmin Venu 2 Plus offers a more compact 43mm AMOLED display with solid all-day smartwatch functionality spanning up to 9 days, while the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro features a larger 46mm screen and stretches battery life to an impressive 14 days. Huawei's offering includes more comprehensive health sensors: ECG and skin temperature monitoring join SpO2 and heart rate tracking, whereas Garmin omits ECG capability. The GT 3 Pro also boasts premium titanium construction with sapphire crystal glass, outmatching Garmin's fiber-reinforced polymer case. However, Garmin compensates with WiFi connectivity (Huawei lacks this) and stronger integration within the broader Garmin ecosystem for fitness tracking enthusiasts. Garmin maintains tighter app support through Connect IQ, while Huawei's HarmonyOS 2.0 ecosystem remains more limited outside Asia. At $369 versus $449, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro delivers superior build quality, longer battery endurance, and richer health metrics at a lower price point. Choose the Venu 2 Plus if you prioritize WiFi connectivity and Garmin's training features; pick the GT 3 Pro for premium materials, extended battery life, and comprehensive health monitoring on a tighter budget.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Garmin Venu 2 Plus if…
- →Built-in speaker and microphone enable phone calls from the wrist
- →Vivid AMOLED display is one of the best on any Garmin
- →Voice assistant support (Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby) via phone
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
Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Pros
- Built-in speaker and microphone enable phone calls from the wrist
- Vivid AMOLED display is one of the best on any Garmin
- Voice assistant support (Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby) via phone
- 9-day battery with AMOLED is excellent
- On-watch music storage with Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer
Cons
- No cellular — phone calls require Bluetooth connection to phone
- No multi-band GPS — less precise in urban canyons
- $449 approaches Apple Watch Ultra territory
- Stainless steel bezel adds bulk at 51 g
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 | Garmin Venu 2 Plus | Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Garmin OS (Connect IQ) | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 51 g | 54 g (without strap) |
| Case material | Stainless steel bezel with fiber-reinforced polymer case | Titanium with sapphire crystal glass |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM (IP68) |
| Health & Sensors | ||
| ECG | ||
| SpO₂ | ||
| Skin temperature | ||
| Heart rate | ||
| Sleep tracking | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 9 days (smartwatch), 24 hrs GPS | Up to 14 days |
| Display | ||
| Size | 43mm (1.3 inches) | 46mm |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED Always-On |
| Always-on display | ||
| Resolution | 416 x 416 | 466 x 466 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Garmin custom processor | Huawei custom SoC |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPS | ||
| NFC | ||
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Cellular | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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