Garmin Venu 4
Huawei Watch 5

Garmin Venu 4 Huawei Watch 5

Common Features

  • Both products use an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products are waterproof with a 5 ATM rating.
  • Both products have an always-on display.
  • Both products have a replaceable watch band.
  • Both products can operate up to 55 °C and as low as -20 °C.
  • Both products have a display.
  • Both products monitor blood oxygenation levels.
  • Both products have a heart rate monitor.
  • Both products have GPS and an accelerometer.
  • Both products have a temperature sensor, compass, barometer, and gyroscope.
  • Both products track sleep, distance, steps taken, and pace.
  • Both products provide sleep reports and detect activities automatically.
  • Both products have a route tracker and track elevation.
  • Both products are compatible with iOS and Android.
  • Both products support Wi-Fi, NFC, and Galileo.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery that is not removable and does not support solar charging.
  • Both products have HRV tracking and measure VO2 max and resting heart rate.
  • Both products provide fast and slow heart rate notifications and show readiness level.
  • Both products can be used to answer calls, locate your phone, and have call control.
  • Both products provide activity reports, have inactivity alerts, count calories burned, and have goal setting, achievements, a free app, and an exercise diary.

Main Differences

  • Screen size is 1.4″ on Garmin Venu 4 and 1.5″ on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Waterproof depth rating is 50 m on Garmin Venu 4 and 40 m on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Pixel density is 458 ppi on Garmin Venu 4 and 310 ppi on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Resolution is 454 x 454 px on Garmin Venu 4 and 466 x 466 px on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass is present on Garmin Venu 4 but not available on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Thickness is 12 mm on Garmin Venu 4 and 11.3 mm on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Weight is 38 g on Garmin Venu 4 and 63 g on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Height is 45 mm on Garmin Venu 4 and 46.7 mm on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Width is 45 mm on Garmin Venu 4 and 46 mm on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Sapphire glass display is present on Huawei Watch 5 but not available on Garmin Venu 4.
  • Volume is 24.3 cm³ on Garmin Venu 4 and 24.27466 cm³ on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Garmin Venu 4 is not designed for diving while Huawei Watch 5 is designed for diving.
  • Cellular module is available on Huawei Watch 5 but not available on Garmin Venu 4.
  • ANT+ support is available on Garmin Venu 4 but not available on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Battery life is 12 days on Garmin Venu 4 and 4.5 days on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Charge time is 1 hours on Garmin Venu 4 and 1.5 hours on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Battery life in power save mode is 25 hours on Garmin Venu 4 and 264 hours on Huawei Watch 5.
  • Wireless charging is available on Huawei Watch 5 but not available on Garmin Venu 4.
  • Built-in camera remote control function is available on Huawei Watch 5 but not available on Garmin Venu 4.
Specs Comparison
Garmin Venu 4

Garmin Venu 4

Huawei Watch 5

Huawei Watch 5

Design:
screen size 1.4" 1.5"
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
water resistance Waterproof Waterproof
ATM rating 5 ATM 5 ATM
waterproof depth rating 50 m 40 m
Always-On Display
pixel density 458 ppi 310 ppi
resolution 454 x 454 px 466 x 466 px
Watch band is replaceable
has branded damage-resistant glass
thickness 12 mm 11.3 mm
weight 38 g 63 g
height 45 mm 46.7 mm
width 45 mm 46 mm
maximum operating temperature 55 °C 55 °C
lowest potential operating temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Has a display
has a touch screen
Has sapphire glass display
volume 24.3 cm³ 24.27466 cm³
is designed for kids
width of band 22 mm 22 mm

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays, but differ slightly in terms of screen size and resolution. The Venu 4 has a 1.4″ screen with a resolution of 454 x 454 px, offering a pixel density of 458 ppi. In comparison, the Watch 5 has a slightly larger 1.5″ screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 px, but a lower pixel density of 310 ppi.

Both watches are waterproof, with the Venu 4 rated for a deeper 50 m and the Watch 5 rated for 40 m, both meeting the 5 ATM standard for water resistance. The Venu 4 also includes an Always-On Display, while the Watch 5 matches this feature, though it benefits from sapphire glass, unlike the Venu 4.

In terms of physical design, the Venu 4 is slightly smaller and lighter, weighing 38 g and measuring 12 mm in thickness, with a 45 mm height and width. The Watch 5 is larger and heavier, weighing 63 g and with a thickness of 11.3 mm, and dimensions of 46.7 mm in height and 46 mm in width. Both watches feature replaceable bands of the same width (22 mm), though only the Venu 4 has branded damage-resistant glass.

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

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 offer very similar sensor capabilities. Both devices include sensors for monitoring blood oxygenation levels, heart rate, GPS, accelerometer, temperature, compass, barometer, and gyroscope. Neither watch includes a cadence sensor or monitors perspiration.

Since both products share the same set of sensors, there are no differences in terms of functionality in this category. They are equally equipped for tracking various health and environmental metrics, providing comprehensive sensor coverage for fitness and outdoor activities.

Overall, both watches offer the same set of sensors, making them well-matched in terms of the technology they bring for monitoring and navigation features.

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

Both the Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 offer a robust set of activity tracking features, with a wide array of capabilities for monitoring fitness and health. Both watches track sleep, distance, steps, pace, and elevation, and they also provide sleep reports, detect activities automatically, and include exercise tagging. Additionally, both watches include a stroke counter for swimming and track calorie intake.

The main difference between the two products is that the Huawei Watch 5 is designed for diving, while the Garmin Venu 4 is not. However, both watches are designed for golf, offering a similar set of features in this area.

Overall, the activity tracking capabilities of the two watches are almost identical, with the only significant distinction being the Venu 4’s lack of dive-specific design, which might be a factor for divers.

Connectivity:
has a cellular module
Is compatible with iOS
Is compatible with Android
supports Wi-Fi
supports ANT+
has NFC
supports Galileo

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 differ in some connectivity features. The Venu 4 does not have a cellular module, while the Watch 5 is equipped with one, enabling cellular connectivity. Both devices are compatible with iOS and Android, and both support Wi-Fi and Galileo for location services.

In terms of wireless technologies, the Venu 4 supports ANT+, which is absent on the Huawei Watch 5. However, both watches feature NFC, allowing for contactless payments or pairing with other devices.

Overall, while both watches are compatible with major mobile operating systems and offer solid connectivity options, the Huawei Watch 5 stands out with its cellular module, while the Garmin Venu 4 offers ANT+ support.

Battery:
battery life 12 days 4.5 days
charge time 1 hours 1.5 hours
battery life in power save mode 25 hours 264 hours
has wireless charging
has a rechargeable battery
Has a solar power battery
has a removable battery

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 differ significantly in terms of battery life. The Venu 4 offers a longer battery life of 12 days under normal usage, while the Huawei Watch 5 provides only 4.5 days. However, the Watch 5 excels in power save mode, offering an impressive 264 hours compared to the Venu 4's 25 hours in power save mode.

In terms of charging, the Venu 4 charges faster with a 1-hour charge time, whereas the Watch 5 requires 1.5 hours for a full charge. The Huawei Watch 5 also supports wireless charging, while the Venu 4 does not, though both have rechargeable batteries.

Overall, while the Garmin Venu 4 offers longer battery life in regular use, the Huawei Watch 5 compensates with an extended battery life in power save mode and the added convenience of wireless charging.

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
has a front camera

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 share many of the same features, including HRV tracking, VO2 max measurement, resting heart rate tracking, and fast/slow heart rate notifications. Both also show readiness levels, support call answering and control, provide notifications, and have ECG technology, fall detection, and vibrating alerts. They also feature silent alarms, stopwatch functionality, and the ability to locate your phone.

The main difference between the two products is that the Huawei Watch 5 has a built-in camera remote control function, while the Garmin Venu 4 does not. Additionally, both watches support voice commands, but neither offers a smart alarm feature. Both watches also acquire GPS faster compared to other devices.

In terms of additional functionality, both watches offer the same warranty period of 1 year and lack a front camera. Overall, the differences in features are minimal, with the key distinction being the Huawei Watch 5's camera remote control capability.

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
Supports routes
Has voice feedback
Has music playback
Displays fertile window notifications
Includes maps
Predicts ovulation
Predicts start date
Supports widgets
Can be personalised
Has barcode scanner on app
Tracks water intake
Has weight tracking
Has live tracking
Tracks BMI

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 offer identical app and software features. Both devices provide activity reports, inactivity alerts, calorie counting, goal setting, achievements, a free app, an exercise diary, and ad-free experiences. They also include coaching, temperature tracking, period notifications, route support, voice feedback, music playback, fertile window notifications, and maps. Additionally, both support ovulation prediction, start date prediction, widgets, personalization, water intake tracking, weight tracking, live tracking, and BMI tracking.

Neither watch includes a barcode scanner on the app, and both watches feature identical tracking and notification capabilities related to period and fertility. Overall, there is no difference between the two in terms of app and software features.

In conclusion, both the Venu 4 and Watch 5 offer an extensive range of features in this category, with no distinctions between the two products.

Miscellaneous:
has a battery level indicator
Has auto pause
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

The Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 share several similarities in their miscellaneous features. Both watches include a battery level indicator, have auto pause functionality, and are compatible with smart scales and external heart rate monitors. Additionally, neither watch offers an external memory slot or a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack.

As both devices provide the same set of features in this category, there are no differences between the Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5 when it comes to these specific functionalities.

Overall, both watches offer comparable capabilities in terms of connectivity and support for external devices.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Garmin Venu 4 and Huawei Watch 5. Both watches feature an OLED/AMOLED display, are waterproof with a 5 ATM rating, have an always-on display, and include a heart rate monitor along with GPS and various sensors for activity tracking. Key differences include screen size of 1.4″ versus 1.5″, weight of 38 g versus 63 g, and battery life of 12 days compared to 4.5 days. Huawei Watch 5 supports a cellular module and wireless charging, while Garmin Venu 4 supports ANT+. Additionally, Huawei Watch 5 is designed for diving and includes a built-in camera remote control, which Garmin Venu 4 does not have.