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Smartwatches are the perfect example of that beautiful and simple technology that silently slips into our lives and which we can no longer do without.
Today we are talking about cheap smartwatches accessible to everyone, comparing the Huawei Watch Fit 3 And theApple Watch SE 2.
Let's take a look at differences in design, display, fitness and health features, battery life, and other hardware features.
And let's try to answer the question: which one to choose?
Let's get started.
Design
At first glance, both the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 and the Apple Watch SE look similar thanks to their square dial.
RAGA ARE THE SAME. It is necessary to analyze the details in detail to notice the differences:
- The WATCH FIT 3 has sharper edges and a more elegant look, the Apple Watch SE has the usual rounded corners that Apple has accustomed us to.
- The WATCH FIT 3 is incredibly light, weighing only 26g compared to the 33g of the Apple Watch SE.
- The WATCH FIT 3 is available in gray (with NFC), black, green, white and pink - which I will give 100% to my girlfriend - while the Apple Watch SE is found in Midnight, Starlight and Silver colors.
Both Apple Watch and Huawei Watch allow, of course, the straps to be changed easily - but the HUAWEI system is a bit more intuitive - and are water resistant up to 50 meters.
Display
Let's talk about the displays, here Apple starts to falter.
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 features a fantastic 1.82-inch hybrid AMOLED display with Always-On Display, and a maximum brightness of 1,500 nits, perfect for use in the sun during training and beach getaways.
The Apple Watch SE uses a display with LTPO OLED technology but which reaches up to 1,000 nits, without support for the Always-On Display. EMBARRASSING.
Both displays are vivid and colorful, but The WATCH FIT 3 has the small but significant advantage of higher brightness and DECIDEDLY more efficient energy consumption.
Compatibility, Fitness and Health
Speaking of software and integration, the Huawei Watch has pros and cons to weigh for those with iPhones but it's a must for everyone else.
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 is compatible with Android, iOS and HarmonyOS devices, allowing it to be paired with any device on the market while the poor Apple Watch SE works only with iPhones.
The software differences, given the complete plagiarism of the design by Huawei at watchOS, can be found in:
- fitness app, the WATCH FIT 3 offers 102 training modes, including activities such as golf, basketball and soccer, and more than 200 free fitness courses while Apple Watch SE has 80 training modes but requires a subscription to access fitness courses.
- health monitoring, the WATCH FIT 3 is equipped with functions such as heart rate monitoring, pulse arrhythmia analysis, blood oxygen, stress and sleep levels while the Apple Watch SE offers heart rate and sleep monitoring with decent but not excellent performance.
Battery Life
Raga I'm a mega-Apple fan and I have an Ultra Watch but here Huawei is playing just another game.
Battery life is, with almost equal features with Apple Watch SE, the strong point of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, which reaches:
- 10 days with standard use
- up to 7 days with the Always-On Display activated
- Almost 6 days playing sports
The Apple Watch SE, and here we are stretching a pitiful veil, has a battery life of about 18 hours and must be recharged every day.
Technical Specifications
Let's see the specifications of both models on the fly:
- HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3:
- Display: 1.82-inch Hybrid AMOLED display @ 480×408 pixels, 347 ppi, Always-On Display support
- Brightness: Up to 1,500 nits
- Sensors: 9-axis IMU sensor (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer), optical heart rate sensor, ambient light sensor
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4 GHz
- Water resistance: 5 ATM (up to 50 meters)
- Battery life: Up to 10 days (standard use), up to 7 days (heavy use), up to 4 days (AOD enabled)
- Refill: Magnetic charging pin, 5V/1A charger
- Operating system: Compatible with Android 8.0 or later, iOS 13.0 or later
- Dimensions: 43.2 × 36.3 × 9.9 mm (thickness measured at the thinnest point)
- Weight: About 26 grams (without strap)
- Colors: Grey (NFC), black, green, white, pink
- Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen):
- Display: 1.78-inch Retina LTPO OLED display @ 448×368 pixels, 326 ppi
- Brightness: Up to 1000 nits
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate monitor, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2 Max
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
- Water resistance: 50 meters
- Battery life: Up to 18 hours
- Operating system: WatchOS
- Dimensions: 40mm: 40 x 34 x 10.7mm, 36.7 grams | 44mm: 44 x 38 x 10.7mm, 39.8 grams
- Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver
Prix
The Huawei Watch Fit 3 starts at around 150 euros, while theApple Watch SE It starts at about 300 euros (the discount is around 200€) and if you unfortunately decide to opt for the larger version of the SE GPS + Cellular and stainless steel bracelet, the price can go up to 700 euros.
Maybe you already know which one to choose.
But let's move on.
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Which One To Choose?
Deciding between the Huawei Watch Fit 3 and the Apple Watch SE 2 can be complicated, let's analyze the various cases together:
- If you don't want to spend too much, the Huawei Watch Fit 3 is a great choice and for around 150 euros, you get a really great smartwatch. It's perfect for those looking for value for money without sacrificing features like health monitoring and a nice display. Personally, if I were a student or young professional, I would definitely opt for the Watch Fit 3 because long battery life and the affordable price are a winning combination.
- If you use an iPhone and are already immersed in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Watch SE 2 is the natural choice. The perfect integration with iPhone, Apple apps and AirPods makes the user experience incredibly smooth as everything is perfectly synchronized and recharging the smartwatch every day is not the end of the world, we already do it with the phone.
- If physical activity monitoring is the priority, the Huawei Watch Fit 3 may be the most suitable thanks to its 102 training modes and advanced calorie management (something that Apple Watch lacks).
- If battery life is crucial, There is no competition here: the Huawei Watch Fit 3 beats the Apple Watch SE hands down because with a duration of up to 10 days, you can forget to charge it and you can safely monitor your sleep at night without flapping.
Pros and Cons
Let's see some pros and cons on the fly as a final check:
- By: Affordable price, long battery life, cross-platform compatibility, bright AMOLED display, lots of fitness and health features.
- Cons: Less integration with the Apple ecosystem.
- By: Perfect integration with iPhone, wide range of customizations, regular software updates, excellent build quality.
- Cons: High price, limited battery life.
Conclusions
In short, like any tech device, the choice between the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 and the Apple Watch SE depends on budget and needs:
- If you are looking for a smartwatch full of features, with long battery life and at an affordable price, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 it is the best choice for quality/price.
- if you're an iPhone user and want seamless integration with iOS, and are you willing to spend more, theApple Watch SE is the ideal choice for the highly optimized and smooth user experience so loved by Apple users.
If in doubt, I will give my girlfriend a nice Huawei Watch Fit 3 Pink which is a bijuu.
