In this comparison post, I compare three generations of Huawei smartwatches, Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs Sport vs GT 2 which are perhaps some of the best on the market. Watch 2 Classic and Sport are Wear OS smartwatches, while GT 2 runs on Huawei’s proprietary platform following in the footstep of Huawei Watch GT, its predecessor. Although each of these three smartwatches is designed to track your daily activities and update you when you receive notifications on your phone, this comparison compares the differences in their specs and features to find out which is the best buy.
Huawei Watch 2 Classic vs Sport vs GT 2 – Specifications
Huawei Watch 2 Classic | Huawei Watch 2 Sport | Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm) | |
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ABOUT DEVICE |
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Device name | Huawei Watch 2 Classic | Huawei Watch 2 Sport | Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm) |
Device type | Classic/Fitness smartwatch | Standalone/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch |
Predecessor | NIL | NIL | Huawei Watch GT |
Successor | NIL | NIL | N/A |
Date Released | April, 2017 | April, 2017 | September, 2019 |
Gender | Men | Men | Men |
WHERE TO BUY |
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DISPLAY |
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Display size | 1.2 inch | 1.2 inch | 1.39 inch |
Display type |
AMOLED Full color |
AMOLED Full color |
AMOLED Full color |
Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixel | 390 x 390 pixel | 454 x 454 pixels |
Pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
Display always-on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input type | Touchscreen 2 physical buttons |
Touchscreen 2 physical buttons |
Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons |
BODY |
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Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular |
Casing material | Stainless steel/thermoplastic | Thermoplastic | Stainless steel/thermoplastic |
Strap material | Leather | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer, leather or titanium metal |
Bezel Material | Ceramics | Thermoplastic | Ceramics |
Weight | 47 grams (excluding straps) |
40 grams (excluding straps) |
41 grams (excluding straps) |
Color(s) | Titanium grey | Carbon black Orange Grey |
Black, orange, titanium grey and pebble brown |
Dimension | 48.9 x 45 x 12.6 mm | 48.9 x 45 x 12.6 mm | 45.9 x 45.9 x 10.7 mm |
Strap size | 22mm | 20mm | 22mm |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass |
Durability test | N/A | ||
Waterproof rating | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 | Yes, 5ATM |
CLOCK FEATURES |
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Time/Date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MEMORY |
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RAM | 768MB | 768MB | 32MB |
Internal storage | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Memory card slot | No | No | No |
MEDIA |
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Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Camera | No | No | No |
Music streaming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.1 LE | Bluetooth v4.1 LE | Bluetooth smart v5.1 LE |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes(China only) |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | No |
Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
NOTIFICATIONS |
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Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
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Network Technology | No | GSM/HSPA | No |
SIM | No | nano-SIM | No |
FITNESS TRACKING |
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Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Floors climbed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Swim tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Menstrual cycle tracking | No | No | No |
Blood pressure | No | No | No |
ECG Tracking | No | No | No |
Blood oxygen | No | No | Yes |
Preloaded sport modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PLATFORM |
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Operating system | Wear OS | Wear OS | Huawei Lite OS |
CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | -- |
GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 304 | -- |
Chipset | Snapdragon 2100 | Snapdragon 2100 | Kirin A1 |
SENSORS |
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GPS | GPS/GLONASS | GPS/GLONASS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Compass | Yes | Yes | -- |
Pulse Ox. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | __ | __ | __ |
ECG | No | No | No |
Thermometer | No | No | No |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS |
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Interchangeable straps | Yes, 22mm | Yes, 20mm | Yes, 22mm |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Compatibility | Android 4.4+ iOS 9.0+ |
Android 4.4+ iOS 9.0+ |
Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0+ |
Payment system | Google Pay | Google Pay | Yes (China) |
Companion app | Huawei Wear app | Huawei Wear app | Huawei Wear app |
BATTERY |
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Battery type | Non-removable Li-polymer battery | Non-removable Li-polymer battery | Non-removable Li-polymer battery |
Battery capacity | 420mAh | 420mAh | 455mAh |
Est. battery life | Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: ~1 day |
Standby: 2 days+ Mixed usage: ~1 day |
Standby:20 days+ Mixed usage: 14 days |
Charging mode | Charging cradle | Charging cradle | Charging dock |
Charging duration | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
BOX CONTENTS |
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Huawei Watch 2 Classic | Huawei Watch 2 Sport | Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm) | |
Straps | Straps | Straps | |
Wireless charger | Wireless charger | Charging cradle | |
Quick start guide | Quick start guide | Quick start guide |
The Differences
- Although each of these three has a durable build, GT 2 is very lightweight and more comfortable on the wrist than the other two.
- GT 2 which runs on proprietary platform is loaded with more health tracking features than both Watch 2 Classic and Sport.
- In addition, GT 2 has a far longer battery life than the other two.
- GT 2 is also rated 5ATM compared to IP68 of the other two, this makes it the most suitable choice to wear for swimming activities.
On the other hand…
- There is Google Assistant that allows you to do a simple task with your voice.
- For a smartwatch running on Wear OS, you get access to more apps than you can get with GT 2.
Which Should You Buy?
Huawei GT 2 is a better smartwatch for tracking your daily activities, it has a far longer battery life and hosts a handful of smart features such as the ability to make and receive calls and music storage.
On the flip side, Watch 2 Classic and Sport are still fantastic choices, if you want access to more of your favorite apps, then any of these two will make a decent smartwatch.
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