Apple Watch Series 11
Huawei Watch 5

Apple Watch Series 11 Huawei Watch 5

Common Features

  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display.
  • Both products are rated IP68 for ingress protection.
  • Both products support an always-on display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products feature sapphire glass displays.
  • Both products have a touchscreen display.
  • Both products include a blood oxygenation monitor.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products are equipped with GPS.
  • Both products include an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor.
  • Both products are equipped with a compass.
  • Both products feature a barometer.
  • Both products have a gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep.
  • Both products track distance and steps taken.
  • Both products measure pace.
  • Both products provide sleep reports.
  • Both products track elevation.
  • Both products support NFC.

Main Differences

  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a 1.96″ screen size, while Huawei Watch 5 has a 1.5″ screen size.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 is water resistant, whereas Huawei Watch 5 is waterproof.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m, while Huawei Watch 5 has a rating of 40 m.
  • Pixel density is 330 ppi on Apple Watch Series 11 and 310 ppi on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a resolution of 416 x 496 px, while Huawei Watch 5 has a resolution of 466 x 466 px.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 is 9.7 mm thick, whereas Huawei Watch 5 is 11.3 mm thick.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 weighs 43.1 g, while Huawei Watch 5 weighs 63 g.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a height of 46 mm, while Huawei Watch 5 has a height of 46.7 mm.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a width of 39 mm, whereas Huawei Watch 5 has a width of 46 mm.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a maximum operating temperature of 35 °C, while Huawei Watch 5 can operate at a maximum of 55 °C.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 can operate in temperatures as low as 0 °C, while Huawei Watch 5 can operate at temperatures as low as -20 °C.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a volume of 17.4018 cm³, while Huawei Watch 5 has a volume of 24.27466 cm³.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is designed for diving, whereas Apple Watch Series 11 is not.
  • Huawei Watch 5 is designed for golf, but Apple Watch Series 11 is not.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 is not compatible with Android, but Huawei Watch 5 is.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 uses Bluetooth 5.3, while Huawei Watch 5 uses Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), whereas Huawei Watch 5 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a battery life of 1 day, while Huawei Watch 5 lasts for 4.5 days.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 has a battery power of 327 mAh, while Huawei Watch 5 has a battery power of 867 mAh.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 takes 1.2 hours to charge, whereas Huawei Watch 5 takes 1.5 hours.
  • Battery life in power save mode is 38 hours on Apple Watch Series 11 and 264 hours on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 does not show readiness level, while Huawei Watch 5 does.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 does not acquire GPS faster, while Huawei Watch 5 does.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 does not have coaching, but Huawei Watch 5 does.
Specs Comparison
Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11

Huawei Watch 5

Huawei Watch 5

Design:
screen size 1.96" 1.5"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Water resistant Waterproof
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP68 IP68
waterproof depth rating 50 m 40 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 330 ppi 310 ppi
resolution 416 x 496 px 466 x 466 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 9.7 mm 11.3 mm
weight 43.1 g 63 g
height 46 mm 46.7 mm
width 39 mm 46 mm
maximum operating temperature 35 °C 55 °C
lowest potential operating temperature 0 °C -20 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 17.4018 cm³ 24.27466 cm³
is designed for kids

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 both feature an OLED/AMOLED display type, but their screen sizes differ. The Apple Watch has a larger 1.96″ screen, while the Huawei Watch offers a smaller 1.5″ screen. Both devices are water-resistant with an IP68 rating, meaning they can handle dust and immersion in water up to a certain depth—50 m for the Apple Watch and 40 m for the Huawei Watch. Additionally, both watches support an Always-On Display, ensuring that you can always see your watch face without needing to activate it.

In terms of resolution, the Apple Watch Series 11 has a slightly lower 416 x 496 px resolution, compared to the Huawei Watch 5's 466 x 466 px. The Apple Watch also has a higher pixel density of 330 ppi versus the Huawei Watch's 310 ppi, which could result in a sharper display on the Apple Watch. Both watches have a touch screen, a replaceable watch band, and sapphire glass displays, though neither features branded damage-resistant glass.

The physical dimensions of the two watches differ as well. The Apple Watch Series 11 is thinner at 9.7 mm, with a lighter weight of 43.1 g, and has a height of 46 mm and width of 39 mm. In contrast, the Huawei Watch 5 is thicker at 11.3 mm, weighs 63 g, and has a slightly larger height of 46.7 mm and width of 46 mm. The Apple Watch can operate in temperatures between 0 °C and 35 °C, while the Huawei Watch has a wider range, functioning between -20 °C and 55 °C. Both watches are not designed specifically for kids.

Sensors:
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has an accelerometer
Has a temperature sensor
has a compass
Has a barometer
has a gyroscope
Has a cadence sensor
Monitors perspiration

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 come with a similar set of sensors for health and navigation purposes. They both monitor blood oxygenation levels and include a heart rate monitor, GPS, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a compass, a barometer, and a gyroscope. In terms of functionality, the two products are identical in these areas.

Neither the Apple Watch Series 11 nor the Huawei Watch 5 includes a cadence sensor or the ability to monitor perspiration. These sensors are absent from both watches, meaning there’s no difference in this regard.

Overall, both devices offer a comprehensive range of sensors aimed at fitness tracking and navigation, with no significant differences between them in terms of the sensors provided.

Activity tracking:
Tracks your sleep
Tracks distance
Tracks steps taken
Measures pace
Provides sleep reports
Detects activities automatically
Has a route tracker
Tracks elevation
Has exercise tagging
Has a stroke counter for swimming
Tracks calorie intake
Designed for diving
Designed for golf

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 are very similar in terms of activity tracking features. Both watches track sleep, distance, steps taken, pace, elevation, and calorie intake. They also provide sleep reports, automatically detect activities, and include exercise tagging. Additionally, both models feature a stroke counter for swimming and a route tracker.

However, the Huawei Watch 5 has two additional features that the Apple Watch Series 11 lacks: it is designed for diving and for golf. These specific activity modes are absent from the Apple Watch, which does not have any specialized design for these sports.

Overall, the Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 offer nearly identical activity tracking capabilities, with the Huawei Watch providing some extra functionality for diving and golf enthusiasts.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.2
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
supports ANT+
SIM cards 1 eSIM 1 eSIM
has NFC
supports Galileo

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 come with a cellular module and support eSIM cards for mobile connectivity. However, they differ in their compatibility with operating systems. The Apple Watch Series 11 is only compatible with iOS, while the Huawei Watch 5 supports both iOS and Android, providing more flexibility in device pairing.

When it comes to Bluetooth, the Apple Watch Series 11 features the newer Bluetooth version 5.3, while the Huawei Watch 5 uses Bluetooth 5.2. In terms of Wi-Fi support, both devices offer Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), but the Huawei Watch 5 also supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), offering faster and more advanced Wi-Fi connectivity options compared to the Apple Watch.

Both watches have NFC support and are equipped with Galileo for satellite positioning, ensuring similar navigation and payment features. Neither watch supports ANT+, so this feature is absent in both models.

Battery:
battery life 1 days 4.5 days
battery power 327 mAh 867 mAh
charge time 1.2 hours 1.5 hours
battery life in power save mode 38 hours 264 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 both feature rechargeable batteries and wireless charging capabilities. However, their battery specifications differ. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a 327 mAh battery, providing up to 1 day of regular battery life, while the Huawei Watch 5 comes with a much larger 867 mAh battery, offering a significantly longer 4.5 days of usage.

In power-saving mode, the Apple Watch Series 11 lasts up to 38 hours, whereas the Huawei Watch 5 excels with a much longer 264 hours of battery life in this mode. The charge time also differs slightly: the Apple Watch Series 11 takes 1.2 hours to charge, while the Huawei Watch 5 requires 1.5 hours.

Neither watch features a solar power battery or a removable battery, but both support wireless charging and are equipped with rechargeable batteries.

Features:
release date September 2025 May 2025
has HRV tracking
measures VO2 max
measures resting heart rate
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
shows readiness level
Can be used to answer calls
Locates your phone
Has call control
Has notifications
has irregular heart rate warnings
Has ECG technology
Has silent alarm
Has vibrating alerts
has fall detection
Has a stopwatch
Has smart alarm
has voice commands
Has a built-in camera remote control function
Acquires GPS faster
warranty period 1 years 1 years
number of microphones 1 1
has a front camera

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 share many advanced features, with both watches offering HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate tracking, fast/slow heart rate notifications, ECG technology, irregular heart rate warnings, fall detection, vibrating alerts, and a stopwatch. Both models also allow answering calls, phone location, call control, and notifications. Additionally, both support voice commands and have a built-in camera remote control function.

However, there are a couple of differences between the two. The Apple Watch Series 11 does not have a readiness level feature, while the Huawei Watch 5 includes this feature. Additionally, the Huawei Watch 5 can acquire GPS faster than the Apple Watch Series 11.

Neither model includes a smart alarm, and both have a 1-year warranty. Both devices have one microphone and lack a front camera.

App & Software:
Provides activity reports
Has inactivity alerts
Counts how many calories you've burned
Has goal setting
Has achievements
Free app
Has exercise diary
Ad-free
Has coaching
Has temperature tracking
Has period notifications
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking

The Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 offer a very similar range of features in their accompanying apps and software. Both provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and free apps. They also include an exercise diary, are ad-free, support temperature tracking, period notifications, voice feedback, music playback, ovulation prediction, start date prediction, and weight tracking. Both can be personalized and track water intake.

The main difference between the two is that the Huawei Watch 5 includes coaching, while the Apple Watch Series 11 does not. Additionally, both watches lack a barcode scanner in their apps.

Overall, both watches provide a comprehensive set of health and fitness features with minimal differences, mainly with the inclusion of coaching on the Huawei Watch 5.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
Has auto pause
Has passcode
Compatible with smart scales
Compatible with external heart rate monitors
has an external memory slot
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 include several common features in their miscellaneous specifications. These include a battery level indicator, auto pause, passcode protection, compatibility with smart scales, and support for external heart rate monitors.

Neither watch offers an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack, meaning they both lack the ability to expand storage or connect directly to wired audio devices.

In summary, the Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5 are identical in these miscellaneous features, with no significant differences between the two models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Apple Watch Series 11 and Huawei Watch 5. Both models share features such as an OLED/AMOLED display, blood oxygenation monitor, and GPS. However, they differ in several key areas: Apple Watch Series 11 has a larger screen size at 1.96″, while Huawei Watch 5 has a resolution of 466 x 466 px compared to the Apple Watch's 416 x 496 px. Apple Watch Series 11 also offers 1 day of battery life, whereas Huawei Watch 5 lasts for up to 4.5 days. Additionally, Apple Watch Series 11 is not designed for diving, unlike Huawei Watch 5, and lacks a coaching feature found on the Huawei model.