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Huawei Band 3 Pro Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£90
Avg. price in US: ~$70
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 12 days
Screen size: 0.95 inch

Huawei Band 3 Pro review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.9

Very good

7.6

Very good

8.9

Excellent

9.3
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
10
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
10
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
10
GPS
15.0%
5.5
Battery life
7.2
Kids
Score components:
30.0%
5.5
Battery life
25.0%
7.5
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
4.8
Screen size
10.0%
10
Price

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Best rankings

#3 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#5 in Most Accurate Fitness Trackers
#8 in Best Huawei Fitness Trackers
#13 in Best Fitness Trackers with GPS
#39 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#50 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a lightweight, 25g fitness tracker featuring a 0.95-inch AMOLED color touchscreen with a 120 x 240 resolution and a premium metal body. Its core characteristics include built-in GPS for phone-free tracking, 5ATM water resistance for swimming, and the TruSeen 3.0 heart rate monitor combined with TruSleep 2.0 scientific sleep analysis. Main pros are its vibrant display, accurate multi-sport tracking (including swim stroke recognition), and a 100mAh battery that offers up to 12 days of typical use or 7 hours with GPS enabled. However, some cons include the lack of an auto-brightness sensor, a occasionally hyper-sensitive touchscreen that can trigger accidental face changes, and inconsistent GPS connectivity in dense environments.

Technical Specifications of Huawei Band 3 Pro

Overall score

7.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

8.2

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

8.1

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

7.9

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

9.6

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

7.8

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

5.6

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

7.3

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Design & Durability

8.4

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

16.5 mm

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Huawei Band 3 Pro vs the average fitness tracker

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Blood oxygen monitoring
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Built-in GPS
Huawei Band 3 Pro has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Lower resting heart rate
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Smart alarm
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Wakes during light sleep.
What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Swim stroke counter
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
What it is: Counts swim strokes during swimming workouts.
When it matters: When swimming metrics and pool or open-water tracking are important to your routine.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
Heart rate alerts
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
11.1% higher screen brightness
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (500 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
What it is: Maximum brightness output of the screen.
When it matters: When visibility changes often between indoor, outdoor, daytime, and low-light conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=450 nits
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (500 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.500 nits vs 450 nits
Coaching features
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Running Coach support.
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Blood oxygen monitoring
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Lower resting heart rate
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Heart rate alerts
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Ovulation prediction
Huawei Band 3 Pro predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Built-in GPS
Huawei Band 3 Pro has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Swim stroke counter
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
Recovery time advisor
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
Built-in gyroscope
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a gyroscope, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26.4% of fitness trackers have a gyroscope.
Built-in route tracker
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
Open-water swim mode
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports open-water swim mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 4% of fitness trackers support open-water swim mode.
Supports Galileo
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports Galileo, while the average fitness tracker does not. 4.8% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Advanced GNSS band support
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Broad satellite support
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports more satellite systems than the average fitness tracker (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo vs no). The average fitness tracker supports no satellite systems.
2 days longer battery life
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (12 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
11.1% higher screen brightness
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (500 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
Color display
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
Durable display glass
Huawei Band 3 Pro uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (Gorilla Glass 3 vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
14.2% higher pixel density
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (282 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Modern Bluetooth version
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
Smart alarm
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
Phone finder support
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Camera remote control
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
Coaching features
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Tracks calorie intake
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Water intake tracking
Huawei Band 3 Pro supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

Why is Huawei Band 3 Pro worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No automatic activity detection
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No exercise tagging
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
0.17 hours longer charging time
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.7 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
9.1% smaller battery capacity
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (100 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
1.5 h shorter training-mode battery life
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (7 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.
GPS-enabled training.
Lower screen resolution
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
0.09 inch smaller screen size
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (1 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
50% smaller internal storage
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.032 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.032 GB of internal storage.
4.2 mm greater height
Huawei Band 3 Pro is taller than the average fitness tracker (45 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
No automatic activity detection
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No exercise tagging
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
Lower screen resolution
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.120x240 vs 194x368
50% smaller internal storage
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.032 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.032 GB of internal storage.
What it is: Amount of internal data storage available.
When it matters: When app smoothness, onboard storage, or device-side performance affects your daily experience.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.032 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.032 GB of internal storage.0.016 GB vs 0.032 GB
0.09 inch smaller screen size
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (1 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (1 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.0.95 inch vs 1.04 inch
0.17 hours longer charging time
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.7 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full charge.
When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.
Importance: MEDIUM
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.7 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.1.67 hours vs 1.5 hours
9.1% smaller battery capacity
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (100 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=100 mAh
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (100 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.100 mAh vs 110 mAh
1.5 h shorter training-mode battery life
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (7 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.
GPS-enabled training.
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.
Importance: LOW
Huawei Band 3 Pro has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (7 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.7 h vs 8.5 h

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What customers like about Huawei Band 3 Pro?

Excellent value for money compared to rivals like Fitbit or Samsung
Built-in GPS for phone-free activity tracking
Bright and sharp 0.95-inch AMOLED color touchscreen
Strong battery life (up to 12 days for typical use or 7 hours with GPS)
Comprehensive sleep tracking via Huawei TruSleep 2.0 with actionable advice
Water-resistant up to 50m (5ATM) with specific swim tracking features
Includes 24/7 continuous heart rate monitoring
Slim and lightweight design that is comfortable for long-term wear

What customers dislike about Huawei Band 3 Pro?

Very limited selection of watch faces (only 3 standard options)
Huawei Health app does not sync directly with Strava or Runkeeper
Notification handling is basic and lacks the ability to reply
Touchscreen can be finicky or unresponsive, especially when wet
The charging cradle can be fiddly to align and clip on correctly
No automatic brightness sensor (must be adjusted manually in menus)
Replacement straps can be difficult to remove without tools
Lacks advanced smartwatch features like music controls or NFC for payments

Expert reviews

the-gadgeteer.com

04/01/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro fitness tracker watch review - The Gadgeteer

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a sleek and narrow fitness tracker featuring a brilliant 120 x 240 OLED touchscreen display, an Apollo 3 CPU, and built-in GPS capabilities. Retailing at $69.99, it functions as a comprehensive activity monitor that tracks workouts like walking, running, and swimming, while offering optical heart rate monitoring and smartphone notifications. The reviewer...Read more

tomsguide.com

30/11/2018

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review: Beautiful Display, Frustrating Fit

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a budget-friendly fitness tracker priced at $70, but it falls short of its predecessor, the Band 2 Pro. It features an upgraded, highly vivid AMOLED color display that remains easily readable in bright sunlight, along with a solid battery life that lasts up to five days even with intensive daily tracking. Fitness enthusiasts will benefit from advanced,...Read more

pcmag.com

12/12/2018

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review - PCMag

The PCMag review characterizes the Huawei Band 3 Pro as a lightweight, functional tracker with a bright AMOLED screen that excels at basic metrics like step counting and sleep monitoring. However, the device suffers from outdated, 1990s-style menu aesthetics and a disappointing companion app that fails to deliver on promised dynamic training programs. Furthermore, the system lacks...Read more

pocket-lint.com

03/09/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: Fully-featured fitness tracker - Pocket-lint

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is an affordable, feature-packed fitness tracker that punches above its price point by including built-in GPS tracking and advanced heart-rate monitoring. Designed with a classic slim silicone strap and a curved 0.95-inch AMOLED colour display, it is both lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear and sleep tracking. Syncing with the Huawei Health app...Read more

digitaltrends.com

23/08/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review - Digital Trends

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is an affordable, lightweight fitness tracker that delivers robust health monitoring features for under $100. It features a bright, sharp 0.95-inch AMOLED color touchscreen and a highly ergonomic design that molds comfortably to the wrist. The device stands out by including high-end tracking capabilities typically reserved for premium wearables, such as...Read more

techadvisor.com

08/10/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review: Great Performance - Tech Advisor

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review Summary The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a highly capable and budget-friendly fitness tracker priced under £80 that packs premium features into an understated, lightweight design. Its standout features include a vibrant 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen, built-in GPS, constant heart rate monitoring, and 5ATM waterproofing suitable for pool and saltwater swimming. In...Read more

wareable.com

02/01/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review - Wareable

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is recognized as an affordable, feature-packed fitness tracker highlighted by built-in GPS, a bright AMOLED display, and strong swim-tracking capabilities, all supported by a long-lasting battery. Its advanced TruSeen 3.0 heart rate monitoring and accurate, phone-free route tracking make it a compelling choice for fitness enthusiasts on a budget. However, the...Read more

trustedreviews.com

09/08/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review - Trusted Reviews

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is recognized for its high value and superior technical capabilities, featuring built-in independent GPS for tracking outdoor activities without a smartphone. It excels in data reporting, providing detailed, second-by-second heart rate readings within the Huawei Health app that mirror premium trackers. Trusted Reviews However, the device is limited by a lack of...Read more

expertreviews.co.uk

22/08/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: A well-rounded fitness tracker(trustedreviews.com) | August 09 2019 | Huawei Band 3 Pro Review

Review Overview The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a highly feature-packed fitness tracker that offers great value for money, including built-in GPS, an optical heart rate monitor, and a sharp 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen for a very reasonable price. Encased in a metal frame with a glass screen, the tracker stands out for its attractive, durable design and exceptional battery life, lasting...Read more

techradar.com

11/04/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review - TechRadar

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a highly affordable fitness tracker that punches above its price class by offering premium features like built-in full GPS, a vibrant 0.95-inch AMOLED color touchscreen covered in curved glass, and a sturdy brushed aluminium face plate. Retailing at around $60 / £60, this budget-friendly wearable delivers excellent value for runners who want phone-free...Read more

netzwelt.de

28/07/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review: GPS at Every Step

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is an affordable fitness tracker featuring a 0.95-inch AMOLED display, a premium metal casing, and 5 ATM water resistance, though its overall design remains somewhat generic and prone to trapping dust. The device excels in everyday tracking accuracy, delivering highly reliable data for step counting, heart rate monitoring, and sleep analysis through Huawei’s...Read more

computerbild.de

28/11/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro: Review, Specs, Price - Computer Bild

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a budget-friendly, slim fitness tracker that stands out for including a built-in GPS sensor, a rare feature in devices of this size. Tested by Computer Bild, it earned a "befriedigend" (satisfactory) rating of 3.1, largely due to its precise health metrics, including accurate heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and reliable step counting. It upgrades its...Read more

chip.de

03/04/2020

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review - CHIP

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that offers impressive tracking precision, scoring highly for its accurate built-in GPS and continuous 24/7 heart rate monitoring. Designed with swimmers in mind, the device is water-resistant up to 50 metres and automatically tracks laps, calories, and swim styles both in pools and open water. It features a bright,...Read more

smartzone.de

09/06/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro Review - Smartzone

The Huawei Band 3 Pro stands out as an impressive and highly functional fitness tracker that delivers premium capabilities at an affordable price of approximately €65. A major strength of the device is its vibrant 0.95-inch AMOLED color touchscreen, which remains sharp and highly readable even under direct sunlight. Unlike many standard budget trackers, it features an integrated GPS...Read more

heise.de

19/01/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: GPS fitness tracker with OLED

The Heise review identifies the Huawei Band 3 Pro as a budget-friendly tracker with a vivid OLED color display, reliable onboard GPS, and accurate heart rate sensors, making it a strong value proposition. Its fully waterproof design and improved display over the previous model are highlighted as key positive features. However, the tracker suffers from poor, uncomfortable wearability...Read more

fitnessuhr-tester.de

16/05/2020

Huawei Band 3 Pro – Discontinued

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a budget-friendly tracker featuring an integrated GPS module, a bright 0.95-inch AMOLED screen, and detailed sleep monitoring. It is well-regarded for 5ATM water resistance, varied sports modes, and up to 12 days of battery life. Conversely, the device suffers from a frequently unresponsive touchscreen and inconsistent GPS tracking on uneven terrain. Further...Read more

frandroid.com

30/01/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: A color screen and GPS fitness tracker for under 100 euros

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a lightweight, sport-focused fitness tracker featuring an elegant 11mm metal housing, a 0.95-inch AMOLED colour display (282 ppp), and integrated GPS, Galileo, and Glonass geolocallisation. Retailing at around €80–€99, the device syncs data via Bluetooth 4.2 to the Huawei Health application, which allows users to view metrics like heart rate, stride length,...Read more

01net.com

30/01/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: A feature-packed fitness tracker at a rock-bottom price, but disappointing in daily use

The 01net.com review of the Huawei Band 3 Pro highlights it as a highly equipped fitness tracker offered at an affordable price under €100. A major pro is its built-in GPS sensor, a rare feature in this price tier, which tracks outdoor activities very quickly and matches the accuracy of high-end smartwatches like the Apple Watch 4. The tracker is remarkably lightweight at 25 grams,...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

20/02/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: A comprehensive and accurate fitness tracker

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a highly competitive and budget-friendly activity tracker that balances advanced features with an affordable price point, originally launched at €99. It features a sharp 0.95-inch AMOLED colour touchscreen and a built-in standalone GPS, which is a rare and highly valuable inclusion for a fitness band in this price range, allowing users to accurately track...Read more

es.digitaltrends.com

19/08/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro Fitness Tracker Review", "Huawei Band 3 Pro Fitness Band Review

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a highly affordable fitness tracker that prioritises health functionality over luxury fashion. Priced at a budget-friendly $70, it serves as an excellent option for users seeking built-in GPS and continuous health monitoring without paying premium smartwatch prices. Its key benefits include an impressive continuous battery life of up to three days, an...Read more

tuttoandroid.net

03/06/2019

Huawei Band 3 Pro review: Great, and not just for its AMOLED display and GPS

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is a feature-rich smartband highlighted by its vibrant 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, fast 2-3 second GPS lock, and continuous 24/7 activity tracking. Key advantages include highly accurate fitness tracking for activities like running, walking, and swimming, alongside reliable heart rate monitoring and TruSleep analysis. Users can effortlessly view...Read more

test-aankoop.be

08/06/2026

HUAWEI BAND 3 PRO test and review - Testaankoop

The Huawei Band 3 Pro is an affordable activity tracker that achieved a solid overall score of 66 out of 100, certifying it as a "good quality" device by Testaankoop. In terms of fitness and tracking performance, it excels at step counting and distance measurement, earning top marks for both. It features an integrated GPS—allowing users to track outdoor running and cycling without...Read more

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