The Garmin is cheaper and lasts longer. The Huawei is more stylish and has more accurate GPS.
Short answer
Garmin Forerunner 165 - up to 11 days, running analytics, cheaper. Huawei Watch GT 6 41mm - steel, dual-frequency GPS, IP69, 9.99 mm.
Key differences
| Spec | Garmin Forerunner 165 | Huawei Watch GT 6 41mm |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.2", AMOLED, 390×390 | 1.32", AMOLED, 466×466 |
| Memory | 4 GB | — |
| Battery life | up to 11 days | up to 7 days |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ | Bluetooth |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / IP69 |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android | Android 9.0+, iOS 13.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 43×43×11.6 mm, 39 g | 41.3×41.3×9.99 mm, 37.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 11 vs up to 7 days.
Navigation
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo vs L1 + L5.
Case
Polymer, 11.6 mm vs steel, 9.99 mm.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Running and price - Garmin Forerunner 165.
- Style and accurate GPS - Huawei Watch GT 6 41mm.
FAQ
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
How heavy are they?
39 and 37.5 g.
Which is cheaper?
The Forerunner 165.