Apple Watch Ultra 3 VS Huawei Watch 5 42mm

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm differ in several key design specifications. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 features a larger screen size of 1.98″, compared to the 1.38″ display of the Huawei Watch 5 42mm. Both watches use an OLED/AMOLED display type, and both support an Always-On Display. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a pixel density of 326 ppi, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm has a slightly higher pixel density of 338 ppi. In terms of resolution, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers 422 x 514 px, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm has a resolution of 466 x 466 px, offering a higher resolution despite the smaller screen size.

Regarding water resistance, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is rated for 10 ATM and a waterproof depth of 100 m, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm has a lower rating of 5 ATM and a waterproof depth of 40 m. However, the Huawei Watch 5 42mm has an IP68 ingress protection rating, compared to the IPX6 rating of the Apple Watch Ultra 3, suggesting better dust and water protection for the Huawei device. Both watches have replaceable bands and include sapphire glass displays, but neither has branded damage-resistant glass.

In terms of physical dimensions, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is slightly larger, with a thickness of 12 mm, weight of 61.8 g, and a height of 49 mm, compared to the Huawei Watch 5 42mm's 10.5 mm thickness, 51 g weight, and 42.5 mm height. Both watches operate in a temperature range of -20 °C to 55 °C. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a larger volume of 25.872 cm³, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm is more compact with a volume of 18.7425 cm³.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm are equipped with nearly identical sensor sets. Both watches monitor blood oxygenation levels, have heart rate monitors, and include GPS functionality. They also feature accelerometers, temperature sensors, compasses, barometers, and gyroscopes. Neither watch includes a cadence sensor or monitors perspiration, so both devices lack those specific features.

With regard to the sensors, the specifications are essentially the same for both products. They each offer a robust set of tracking capabilities for fitness and outdoor activities, making them quite comparable in this area.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm share many features when it comes to activity tracking. Both devices track sleep, distance, steps taken, and pace, and they provide sleep reports. They also detect activities automatically, feature a route tracker, track elevation, offer exercise tagging, and include a stroke counter for swimming. In these areas, the two products are identical in their capabilities.

However, there are a few differences. The Huawei Watch 5 42mm tracks calorie intake, which is not a feature provided by the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Additionally, the Huawei Watch 5 42mm is designed for golf, a feature not available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the other hand, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is designed for diving, which the Huawei Watch 5 42mm lacks.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm have similar connectivity features but with a few differences. Both watches include a cellular module, support NFC, and feature an eSIM for SIM cards. They also both support Wi-Fi, but the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is limited to Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm supports a broader range of Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

In terms of Bluetooth, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports Bluetooth version 5.3, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm supports Bluetooth version 5.2, so there is a slight difference in Bluetooth versions. Both watches are compatible with iOS, but the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not compatible with Android, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm offers compatibility with both iOS and Android.

Both watches support Galileo for satellite navigation, and neither supports ANT+ connectivity. These specifications show that while the two devices share many connectivity features, the Huawei Watch 5 42mm offers more flexibility with Android compatibility and a wider range of Wi-Fi support.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm differ in battery life. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers a battery life of 1.75 days, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm lasts a bit longer at 3 days. Both watches have the same charge time of 1.5 hours. When in power save mode, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 lasts 72 hours, while the Huawei Watch 5 42mm can last significantly longer, with 264 hours in power save mode.

Both devices have wireless charging capabilities and feature rechargeable batteries, but neither offers a solar power battery or a removable battery. These specifications suggest that the Huawei Watch 5 42mm provides notably longer battery life in both regular and power save modes.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm offer nearly identical sets of features. Both watches include HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate measurement, fast/slow heart rate notifications, the ability to answer calls, phone locating functionality, call control, notifications, irregular heart rate warnings, ECG technology, a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, fall detection, and a stopwatch. They also both feature voice commands and a built-in camera remote control function. Additionally, both devices can acquire GPS signals faster and come with a 1-year warranty period.

The only differences between the two watches in this category are related to a front camera, which neither product has. Both watches also feature a single microphone, so there is no distinction here either.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm offer a very similar set of app and software features. Both watches provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, and access to a free app that is ad-free. They also both feature an exercise diary, temperature tracking, period notifications, route support, voice feedback, music playback, fertile window notifications, map inclusion, ovulation predictions, start date predictions, and personalization options. Additionally, both devices track water intake and include weight tracking features. The only key difference is that the Huawei Watch 5 42mm offers coaching, which the Apple Watch Ultra 3 does not provide.

Other features like barcode scanning within the app are absent from both devices, as neither watch includes this capability. In summary, the two products are quite comparable in terms of app and software features, with the main distinction being the inclusion of coaching on the Huawei Watch 5 42mm.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Huawei Watch 5 42mm share identical features in the miscellaneous category. Both watches include a battery level indicator, auto pause functionality, passcode protection, compatibility with smart scales, and compatibility with external heart rate monitors. Additionally, neither product has an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

With all the specifications matching between the two devices, there are no differences in this category.