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Huawei Watch 3 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:3 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Watch 3 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Technical score

30%

7.8

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.8 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 16 more reviews are not scored yet.
★Better than 92% of smartwatches
8.5

Technical score

Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

24%

8.4

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

8.8

Smart features

12%

9.4

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

★Better than 97% of smartwatches
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

7.8%

8.0

techadvisor.com

≈ estimated
1

3.9%

7.0

cnet.com

Video reviews 3

3.1%

9.0

GadgetsBoy

3.1%

9.0

Isa does tech

3.1%

5.0

TechMishka

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 57% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch 3

Technical score
Technical score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

24%

8.4

Health

21%

10

Fitness

16%

6.7

Battery

14%

8.8

Smart features

12%

9.4

Connectivity

9%

7.6

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

8.5
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
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.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (22)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

7.8%

8.0

techadvisor.com

≈ estimated
1

3.9%

7.0

cnet.com

Video reviews 3

3.1%

9.0

GadgetsBoy

3.1%

9.0

Isa does tech

3.1%

5.0

TechMishka

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Watch 3 has a popularity of 7.3 points, which is higher than 61.9% of smartwatches.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.5
Brand name
Huawei
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
3 days
Battery life
3 days
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 3 days which is shorter than that of 74.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.9% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
22 h
Battery life with GPS on
22 h
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 22 h with GPS on which is longer than 57.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.5% of smartwatches.
Battery power
450 mAh
Battery power
450 mAh
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 450 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 84.3% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.6% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
HarmonyOS
Operating system
HarmonyOS
â–² Better than 67% of models
This smartwatch runs HarmonyOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 66.9% of smartwatches and the same as that in 4.1% of smartwatches.
OS detail: HarmonyOS (2).
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
2
SIM cards
2
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 2 for cellular connectivity which is less advanced than that of 98.7% of smartwatches and the same as that of 1.4% of smartwatches.
eSIM + Nano-SIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.43 inch
Screen size
1.43 inch
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.43 inch which is larger than the screens of 56.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Pixel density
461 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
800 nits
Display brightness
800 nits
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 800 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 55.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
CPU speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
2 GB
RAM
2 GB
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 2 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 77.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 21.4% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 16 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 79.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.7% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Huawei Watch 3 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Petal Maps app.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • 12.5% better value for money
    Huawei Watch 3 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.46 vs 7.5).
    8.46 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 150 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    450 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (450 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    450 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 2 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    22 h
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (22 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    22 h vs 20 h
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Petal Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • 135 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    461 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, ceramic
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, stainless steel
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • 200 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    800 nits
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (800 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    800 nits vs 600 nits
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    HarmonyOS
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: HarmonyOS (2).
    HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 1 GB more RAM
    RAM
    2 GB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
    This smartwatch has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 1 GB
  • 12 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • 4 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3 days
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 3 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    3 days vs 7 days
  • 2.54x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 3 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£330 vs £130).
    £330 vs £130
  • 9 g heavier weight
    Weight
    54.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (54 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    54.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.55 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.15 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.2 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.15 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 4.2 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.2 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.2 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 2.54x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 3 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£330 vs £130).
    £330 vs £130
  • 4 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3 days
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 3 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    3 days vs 7 days
  • 48.5 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • 9 g heavier weight
    Weight
    54.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (54 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    54.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.55 mm thicker watch body
    Thickness
    12.15 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.2 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    12.15 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 4.2 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.2 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.2 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
GadgetsBoy
≈ estimated
08/08/2021
Hands-on review · design, health sensors and app tests
Verdict
Huawei Watch 3 is nearly perfect with a great user experience, though its GPS and blood oxygen readings have flaws.
9.0
Isa does tech
≈ estimated
16/07/2021
Hands-on review · setup, calls, exercise and battery tests
Verdict
Huawei Watch 3 is a good-looking smartwatch with basic health tracking, and its three-day battery is justifiable given the extra features.
5.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
16/07/2021
Full review · hardware, software, GPS and battery
Verdict
Huawei Watch 3 has brilliant hardware, but software gaps and weak GPS make it hard to justify.
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The display and premium build are loved across the board, but the thin app store, short battery life and high price disappoint.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
31/08/2021
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irishtimes.com
08/07/2021
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androidcentral.com
04/06/2021
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8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
22/03/2022
Long-term review · HarmonyOS watch
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 3 is a stylish, feature-packed watch whose smooth HarmonyOS is let down by alarms that fail and workouts that stop without warning.
pocketnow.com
18/07/2021
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7.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
28/08/2021
Hands-on test · First HarmonyOS watch
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 3 is the first watch on HarmonyOS, with a crisp screen and strong health tracking, but it lacks contactless payments, ECG and a well-stocked app store.
trustedreviews.com
07/06/2021
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9.0
chip.de
✓ explicit
02/11/2021
Lab test · Smartwatch with LTE
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 3 is a bright, long-lasting smartwatch with LTE and a rotating crown, but without Google services it lacks Google Pay and Google Maps.
8.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
11/09/2021
Full test · HarmonyOS watch
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 3 is a well-built round smartwatch with a sharp display and rotating crown, but it is bulky and its HarmonyOS looks barely changed.
global.techradar.com
02/06/2021
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computerbild.de
25/06/2021
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heise.de
25/07/2021
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about Huawei Watch 3

  • Premium design with high-quality materials like stainless steel and ceramic.
  • Stunning 1.43-inch AMOLED display with high resolution and vibrant colours.
  • Fluid and responsive user interface powered by HarmonyOS.
  • Excellent battery life compared to Wear OS and Apple Watch competitors, especially in 'Ultra' mode.
  • Accurate GPS tracking and comprehensive health monitoring features including SpO2 and skin temperature.
  • Useful rotating crown for intuitive navigation through menus and apps.

What we don't like about Huawei Watch 3

  • Limited third-party app availability in the AppGallery compared to rivals.
  • Unable to respond to notifications or messages directly from the watch.
  • Lack of contactless payment support in many regions, including the UK.
  • Restricted features when paired with an iPhone, such as no paid watch faces or SMS replies.
  • eSIM support is often limited to specific carriers depending on the country.
  • Occasional inaccuracies in heart rate monitoring during high-intensity interval training.

Verdict

The Huawei Watch 3 is a premium 46.2mm smartwatch featuring a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with 466 x 466 resolution, a stainless steel frame, and a ceramic back. It runs on HarmonyOS 2.0 and includes a 3D rotating crown, eSIM for 4G LTE connectivity, and a comprehensive sensor suite for heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature monitoring. Main pros include its vibrant 60Hz screen, responsive UI navigation via the crown, and versatile battery modes offering up to 3 days in smart mode or 14 days in ultra-long mode. However, notable cons include a limited selection of third-party apps in the AppGallery and the inability to reply to notifications directly on the watch.

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