Featured in this comparison are three decent smartwatches; the new Huawei Watch GT 2 which is joined by two outstanding Wear OS smartwatches; Huawei Watch 2 Sport and Classic. The new Huawei Watch GT 2 which succeeds the Huawei Watch GT is powered by the advanced Kirin AI chip and runs on the Huawei proprietary LiteOS platform. This confirms our suspicion that just like Samsung, Huawei has moved on away from the Wear OS platform following the release of the other two Wear OS smartwatches, the pioneers before the move away from Wear OS. We compare the Huawei Watch 2 Sport vs Classic vs Watch GT 2 (46mm) specs, features and prices, so you know the differences.
Please Note: The Huawei Watch GT 2 is available in two sizes; 42mm and 46mm, the 46mm is a more equipped smartwatch with microphone, loudspeaker which the 42mm lacks, but in this comparison we’re comparing the 46mm model of the GT 2. You can read more on the difference between the Huawei Watch GT 2 42mm and 46mm.
Huawei Watch 2 Sport vs Classic vs Watch GT 2 (46mm): Specifications Compared
Product Info | ![]() Huawei Watch 2 Sport Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Huawei Watch 2 Classic Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm) Specifications, Features and Price |
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Price | $249.99 | $319.00 | $199.00 |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Huawei Watch 2 Sport | Huawei Watch 2 Classic | Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm) |
Device type | Standalone/Fitness smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch | Fitness/Classic smartwatch |
Gender | Men | Men | Men |
Release date | April, 2017 | April, 2017 | September, 2019 |
Predecessor | — | — | Huawei Watch GT |
Successor | — | — | — |
Versions | Huawei Watch 2 Classic | Huawei Watch 2 Sport | — |
BODY | BODY | BODY | BODY |
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 |
Weight | 40g (excluding straps) | 47g (excluding straps) | (excluding straps), 41g |
Shape | Circular | Circular | Circular |
Case material | Thermoplastic | Stainless steel, Thermoplastic | Stainless steel, Thermoplastic |
Strap material | TPU | Leather | Fluoroelastomer, Leather, Silicone |
Bezel material | Ceramics | Ceramics | Ceramics |
Strap size | 20 mm | 22 mm | 22 mm |
Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 | Yes, 5ATM |
Durability test | — | — | — |
Swim-proof | No | No | Yes, recommended |
Color | Black, Gray, Orange | Black | Black, Brown, Grey, Orange |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches | 1.39 inch |
Display type | AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
Display resolution | 390 x 390 px | 390 x 390 px | 454 x 454 px |
Pixel density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | 462 ppi |
Always on | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Custom watch face | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Input type | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen | 2 Physical buttons, Touchscreen |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.1 | Bluetooth v4.1 | Bluetooth v5.1 |
Bluetooth calling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GPS | GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes | (China only), Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | No |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | 0.768GB | 0.768GB | 32MB |
ROM | 4GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Memory card slot | No | No | No |
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Technology | 4G LTE | None | None |
SIM type | e-SIM | None | None |
Band | — | — | — |
NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calls alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Event reminder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 | mp3 |
Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Camera | No | No | No |
Radio | No | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Altimeter | — | — | — |
Ambient light | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Compass | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ECG | No | No | No |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HRM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pulse oximeter | No | No | Yes |
Thermometer | No | No | No |
Other sensors | — | — | — |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Blood oxygen | No | No | Yes |
Blood Pressure | No | No | No |
Calories | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | No | No |
Fitness Level | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Steps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stress | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Incidental fall detection | No | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | No | No | No |
VO2 Max | — | — | Yes |
Swim-tracking | No | No | Yes |
Swim-heart tracking | No | No | Yes |
On-screen workout | No | No | — |
Sport modes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
Battery capacity | 420mAh | 420mAh | 455mAh |
Battery life | Regular: 2 days+ | Regular: 2 days+ | Regular: 14 days |
Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock | Charging dock |
Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
Solar power | No | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Chipset | Snapdragon 2100 | Snapdragon 2100 | Kirin A1 |
CPU | 1.1GHz dual core | 1.1GHz dual core | Quad-core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
GPU | — | — | — |
Operating system | Wear OS | Wear OS | Huawei Lite OS |
MISC | MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Huawei Wear | Huawei Wear | Huawei Wear |
Compatibility | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ |
Payment system | Google Pay | Google Pay | Yes |
Interchangeable strap | 20mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes | 22 mm, Yes |
Voice command | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant | Yes |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Huawei Watch 2 Sport, Manual, Straps | Charger, Huawei Watch 2 Classic, Manual, Straps | Charger, Huawei Watch GT 2, Manual, Straps |
Price | $249.99 | $319.00 | $199.00 |