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Honor Watch GS 4 review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:14 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Honor Watch GS 4 Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Honor Watch GS 4
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 70% of smartwatches
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 75%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

24%

7.6

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

8.7

Battery

14%

7.7

Smart features

12%

6.9

Connectivity

9%

7.9

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

▲Better than 87%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Honor Watch GS 4

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

24%

7.6

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

8.7

Battery

14%

7.7

Smart features

12%

6.9

Connectivity

9%

7.9

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

8.1
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.3
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Readings are for wellness use, not medical diagnosis.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 49.5% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
14 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 14 days on a charge, which is longer than 73.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 9% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
30 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 30 h on a charge, which is longer than 69% of Smartwatches and the same as 6% of Smartwatches.
14 days typical battery life, but official continuous training/gps mode.
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h with GPS on, which is longer than 68.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 5.7% of Smartwatches.
Up to 100 hours in power-saving.
Battery power
453 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 453 mAh battery, which is larger than 81.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
60 min
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges from empty in 60 min, which is quicker than 83.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 12% of Smartwatches.
Approximate value from reported charging range: 60 minutes.
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Operating system
LiteOS
This smartwatch runs LiteOS, which is more advanced than the system in 51.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 2.6% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 69.3% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
?
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Screen size
1.43 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.43 inch screen, which is larger than 56.3% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.6% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.2% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi, which is higher than 85% of Smartwatches and equal to 6.6% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Honor Watch GS 4 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • 60 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • 7 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (14 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 21.8% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Temperature sensing
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.9% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Calorie tracking
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.7% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • 3 years newer
    This smartwatch was released more recently than the average smartwatch (2024 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    March 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 60 min quicker charging
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch takes 120 min to charge from empty.
    Approximate value from reported charging range: 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • 7 days longer battery life
    This smartwatch runs longer per charge than the average smartwatch (14 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    14 days vs 7 days
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 10 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    14 days typical battery life, but official continuous training/gps mode.
    30 h vs 20 h
  • 9 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    Up to 100 hours in power-saving.
    30 h vs 21 h
  • 148 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (453 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    453 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 13% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • More current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a more current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 135 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    466x466 vs 360x360
  • 1.2 mm slimmer
    This smartwatch is slimmer than the average smartwatch (10.5 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    10.5 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (LiteOS vs Proprietary OS).
    LiteOS vs Proprietary OS
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 3.4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 3.4 mm wider case
    This smartwatch has a wider case than the average smartwatch (45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    45.9 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No voice assistant
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 69.2% of smartwatches support voice assistants.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Honor Watch GS 4

  • Sleek and lightweight aluminium alloy design that feels premium for its price
  • Vibrant 1.75-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate
  • Simple and responsive software interface with no significant lag
  • Supports Bluetooth calling with a built-in speaker and microphone
  • Affordable price point compared to similar feature-rich smartwatches
  • Solid core fitness tracking for beginners, including GPS and 100+ workout modes

What customers don't like about Honor Watch GS 4

  • Battery life often falls short of the advertised 14 days, typically lasting 6–7 days with average use
  • Heart rate monitoring can be inaccurate during high-intensity activities
  • No NFC support for mobile payments
  • No third-party app support or voice assistant (like Alexa/Google Assistant)
  • Honor Health app data cannot be synced with third-party services like Strava
  • Bluetooth call quality can be inconsistent with occasional crackling

Verdict

The Honor Watch GS 4 is a sleek, premium smartwatch featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 466 x 466 resolution and a durable 316L stainless steel case. Key characteristics include a 451mAh battery offering up to 14 days of life, 5ATM water resistance, and comprehensive health monitoring for heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and stress. Main pros are its elegant thin design at 10.5mm, fast one-hour charging, and support for over 100 sports modes alongside dual-band GNSS for accurate outdoor tracking. However, notable cons include the lack of eSIM support and Wi-Fi in European versions, no NFC for international payments, and limited third-party app support.

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