On the other side, the GT series is noted for having batteries that can last up to two weeks. Huawei watches pair best with Huawei phones, however they also function with iPhones and other Android phones. On-device controls are available for some settings, while Huawei Health on the associated phone manages others. The flagship smartwatch from Huawei is the GT 3 Pro. High standards are also expected for functionality and craftsmanship. Both a women’s model with a diameter of 43 millimeters (1.7 in) and a men’s model with a diameter of 46 millimeters (1.8 in) are offered for the watch. The case differs slightly in terms of both size and style. The titanium grey men’s version with a titanium bracelet serves as our test unit. The watch can also be purchased with a black rubber or grey leather strap as an alternative. Compared to the test version in full titanium, these two variations are significantly less expensive. Technically, there is no LTE variant; all three watches are the same.
Design
Huawei doesn’t specifically define the titanium and ceramic timepieces as being his and hers. From the chamfered angular metal frame to the blasted, matte metal design, the bigger Titanium model has a much more manly vibe. The link watch band system on the model we tested matches the watch body perfectly, extending the angular design to every link and only deviating from the styling for an elegantly curved clasp. A mini-latch system that clips and unclips each link in place allows for the addition and removal of links without the need for tools (though nails may occasionally be needed). The GT 3 Pro Titanium edition’s display, a sizable 1.43-inch AMOLED screen, is the same size as the larger Huawei Watch GT 3 if you’ve seen it. The entire glass fascia confidently rises out of the machined unibody core of the watch, which is framed by dials. Since we’ve had the IP68 water- and dust-resistant Titanium Watch GT 3 for more than a month, we’ve given it a lot of abuse. Specifically, the sapphire glass screen and metal body have been head-on collided with metal, granite, and concrete. While the frame has a few minor dings that have been polished out, the glass is unblemished. That’s amazing. Although the GT 3 Pro is tough, it also feels lovely to the touch. When swiping over the UI, your finger will slide off the edge more smoothly thanks to the chamfered sapphire glass edges. The GT 3 Pro’s interface is controlled by a sizable rotating crown on the top right, and below it is a shortcut button that takes you directly to a particular app or feature. The smaller GT 3 Pro’s body is made of white ceramic with gold accents for the Ceramic Edition. The watch feels a little chunkier, more like a fashion statement than a subtle timepiece, even though the button configuration is the same as that of the Titanium version and the screen is smaller at 1.32 inches. The band links of the Watch GT 3 Pro Ceramic edition are white, glossy chiclets that complement the white watch’s material and design. They share the same simple latch system as the larger model. When we wore the white and gold watch out and about after a few days, even though we didn’t enjoy the styling against our hirsute wrists, it attracted a lot of positive attention, especially from women who wanted to try it on. Regardless of the version you choose, the GT 3 Pro appears stylish. Personal taste will determine whether you like the styling of either version, and while we can’t speak for your taste, we can attest to its high calibre construction. After prolonged use, both the Ceramic and Titanium versions are comfortable.
Interface and controls
While Huawei’s approach to a specialized wearable OS doesn’t create the wheel, it also isn’t hesitant to cram the watch display with data. You can toggle shortcuts from the pulldown menu, swipe through several homescreen cards for quick information, and launch apps from the grid that appears when you tap the digital crown. Until you start to associate each image with a specific feature, the icon-only layout can be a little overwhelming. also you can read our article on Huawei Watch GT3 pro review. You never have to wait for your taps or swipes to take effect because it is so responsive. In most apps, everything animates nicely and loads swiftly. However, there are a few places where it falters. Canned message replies are a welcome addition, as is the ability to create your own in the smartphone app. However, this is still a step back from being able to compose complete replies right from your wrist, as you can with Apple and Samsung’s watches. Support for third-party apps is also important, even though there are currently only a few options available since it is still in its early stages. However, none of the major apps that you’ll find on WearOS or WatchOS are available yet; instead, think of calculators and activity trackers rather than dictionaries or navigational software. As the Huawei Health companion software is not accessible through the Google Play Store, syncing the watch to your phone is a problem. You must download it via the business’ website or through Huawei App Gallery, both of which must be accessed through the website of the business. This will bring up a warning about installing third-party apps, which may scare anyone who isn’t particularly tech-savvy. Even after making it this far, there are still a few permissions to approve and battery management hoops to clear. Support for iOS is even more constrained. The Celia voice assistant from Huawei is only functional when paired with a Huawei smartphone, and contactless payments are not supported in the UK. The icons are always visible on the app grid and cannot be hidden, which would not be a problem if the watch had country-specific software to remove inoperative apps.
Huawei Watch GT3 pro review: Display
The Huawei Watch GT 3s is about as sharp as a smartwatch can go with a resolution of 466 x 466. Both flavours look fantastic, especially some of the black watch faces that came pre-installed and gave the Titanium model the appearance of having an all-screen front. Despite having a somewhat smaller screen (1.32 inches), the Ceramic Edition GT 3 Pro has the same resolution (466 x 466) as its larger sibling. Due to this, its display is marginally sharper than the Titanium edition’s. Given its larger display, the 1.43-inch Titanium edition is more comfortable to swipe across when rushing or in the middle of a run. Both sizes include AMOLED screen technology for rich, bright colours and deep, infinite blacks that are easy to see both inside and outside, even on sunny days. They have auto-brightness and may be configured to have an always-on display, so the time is always visible on the screen, further harmonising the watch’s overall aesthetic with conventional choices. The GT 3 Pro meets our expectations for a smartwatch display, which are primarily clarity, enough brightness, and responsiveness.
Fitness and tracking
With a same lineup of sport-specific functions seen on the standard Watch GT 3, the GT series focuses on fitness. The GT 3 Pro can monitor your heart rate, stress, blood oxygen levels, and skin temperature in addition to tracking your steps and sleep (including REM sleep stages). also you will check our article on Huawei Watch GT3 pro review. Along with NFC, ECG functionality is also available in some markets, including Huawei’s native China. However, in order for this feature to be enabled everywhere the GT 3 Pro has launched, local medical bodies’ approval is necessary (suggesting that the functionality could be “unlocked” in markets where it isn’t currently available were Huawei to seek the relevant approval). The GT 3 Pro offers some of the most thorough tracking of any smartwatch currently available when all of this is combined with an improved TruSeen 5.0+ sensor for greater accuracy when logging metrics like SpO2. That information also includes additional context through the companion Huawei Health app. For instance, information on sleep is accompanied by suggestions on how to change your routines for better outcomes (or just to let you know you’re already on the right track). Along with the improved toughness of this most recent Pro series, Huawei has also expanded on the already impressive selection of trackable activities by adding dive tracking, which can log attributes like dive depth and curve, to the existing 100+ sport modes that the GT 3 line already offered. Huawei hasn’t really delved into the world of supplemental activity data and insight with any of its wearables, like dietary intake, which is typically found on more sophisticated multisport watches from companies like Polar.
Huawei Watch GT3 pro review: Other features
The Watch GT 3 Pro, which runs on Huawei’s own HarmonyOS 2.1, provides nearly the same user experience as the other GT 3 watches and the brand’s first HarmonyOS watch, the Huawei Watch 3. Swiping down, left, up, and right, respectively, calls up quick settings, widgets, notifications, and the watch’s assistant on Harmony’s wearable guise, which takes inspiration from related platforms like Google’s Wear OS. Meanwhile, pressing the rotating crown by default displays an app grid that is distinctly watchOS-like. There are some quirks to be aware of, such as inconsistent quick actions on notifications, such as conversations from various different social apps you may have, even though it makes for an overall pleasant and rich experience. The voice assistant, meanwhile, is only functional when the GT 3 Pro is connected to a Huawei phone, making its permanent placement to the left of the main watch face a little annoying if you’ve connected it to an Android phone from a different manufacturer or an iPhone. The Pro series offers some of the most upscale hardware from Huawei’s current smartwatch lineup, but top-tier features like its on-wrist AppGallery app store and eSIM functionality (for phone-free calls and data usage) aren’t in play here because the GT’s line sits below the Watch 3.
Huawei Watch GT3 pro review: Battery life
The utilization of the various sensors, especially the Always-On display, has a significant impact on the battery life of the Watch GT 3 Pro. When using all sensors, wearing the device for a full day, turning on Always-On-Display, and engaging in some physical activity with the GPS turned on, we were able to get a minimum battery runtime of 5.5 days. When the Always-On display is disabled, the smartwatch also achieves a battery life of 10 days before needing to be recharged. However, we fell short of Huawei’s promised 14-day runtime. The watch supports rapid charging with 10 watts and is wirelessly charged using the Qi standard. The time it takes to charge from 10% to 100% is 70 minutes. The Watch GT 3 Pro may now be charged by smartphones that support reverse wireless charging thanks to the Qi standard.
Price and configurations options
The price of the wearable depends on the strap you choose from one of the two Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro variants that are offered. Starting at £299.99 (about $370/AUS $530), the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Titanium Edition may be purchased. Currently, it is accessible in the UK, Australia, and other markets where Huawei does business, but it is only imported into the US.
Conclusion
The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a slam dunk just in terms of appearance. The excellent construction quality and fine materials more than justify the expensive asking price. It also makes a great fitness tracker and has fantastic battery life. It’s unfortunate that it fails on the software front. Huawei has made every effort to adjust after being removed from the Play Store, but the watch still lacks third-party support, occasionally struggles to interact with well-known fitness apps, and lacks features like virtual assistants and mobile payments.
