Display and GPS are the same. The Xiaomi is cheaper and lasts longer. So what does the Huawei bring?
Short answer
Xiaomi Watch S4 - up to 15 days, 486 mAh, lighter (44.5 g), cheaper. Huawei Watch GT 5 - steel, IP69K, temperature sensor, thinner.
Key differences
| Spec | Huawei Watch GT 5 46mm | Xiaomi Watch S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.43", AMOLED, 466×466 | 1.43", AMOLED, 466×466 |
| Battery life | up to 9 days | up to 15 days |
| Battery | — | 486 mAh |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope |
| Protection | 5 ATM / IP69K | 5 ATM |
| OS | — | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Compatibility | Android 9.0+, iOS 13.0+ | Android 8.0+, iOS 14.0+ |
| Dimensions, weight | 45.8×45.8×10.7 mm, 48 g | 47.3×47.3×12 mm, 44.5 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
1.43" AMOLED 466×466, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, heart rate, SpO2, barometer, 5 ATM.
Battery life
Up to 9 vs up to 15 days.
Case
Steel, 10.7 mm and 48 g vs aluminium, 12 mm and 44.5 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and price - Xiaomi Watch S4.
- Steel and protection - Huawei Watch GT 5.
FAQ
Do they work with an iPhone?
Yes, both.
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Xiaomi Watch S4.