The Huawei costs almost half as much and works with an iPhone. So what does the Apple offer?
Short answer
Huawei Watch GT 6 - up to 12 days, dual-frequency GPS, IP69, steel, works with Android and iOS. Apple Watch Series 11 - apps, Apple Pay, thinner and lighter.
Key differences
| Spec | Huawei Watch GT 6 46mm | Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.47", AMOLED, 466×466 | OLED, 416×496 |
| Chip | — | Apple S10 |
| Memory | — | 64 GB |
| Battery life | up to 12 days | up to 24 h |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou (L1) |
| NFC | yes | yes |
| Sensors | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature | heart rate, SpO2, barometer, compass, gyroscope, temperature |
| Protection | 5 ATM / IP69 | 50 m / IP6X |
| OS | — | watchOS 26 |
| Compatibility | Android 9.0+, iOS 13.0+ | iPhone 11 / iPhone SE 2 / iOS 26 |
| Dimensions, weight | 46×46×10.95 mm, 51.3 g | 46×39×9.7 mm, 37.8 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery life
Up to 12 days vs up to 24 h.
Smart features
Apple - full apps and deep iPhone integration. Huawei - a fitness watch with basic notifications.
Case
46×46×10.95 mm and 51.3 g vs 46×39×9.7 mm and 37.8 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and price - Huawei Watch GT 6.
- Apps and ecosystem - Apple Watch Series 11.
FAQ
Does the Huawei work with an iPhone?
Yes, with iOS 13 and newer.
Is there NFC?
Yes, on both.
Which is cheaper?
The Huawei Watch GT 6.