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Apple Watch Series 8 vs Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Series 8

  • Screen: 41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels.
  • Apple S8 SiP processor.
  • 1 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6.
KSh 50,000In Stock
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Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm

Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm

  • About 50 g.
  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels, 338 ppi.
  • Runs HarmonyOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010.
KSh 50,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Series 8 runs watchOS built around the iPhone and is lighter to wear all day, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm lasts much longer between charges (3 days vs 18 hours), works with Android phones and iPhones and gives daily readiness scores.

Display

Apple Watch Series 8
41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels
Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
466 × 466 pixels, 338 ppi

Software

Apple Watch Series 8
Runs watchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6
Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Runs HarmonyOS

Portability

Apple Watch Series 8
31.9 g
Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
About 50 g

Connections

Apple Watch Series 8
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Bluetooth 5.2

Water resistance

Apple Watch Series 8
50 m
Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch Series 8

  • Lighter: 31.9 g (vs about 50 g).

Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm

  • Longer battery life: up to 3 days (vs 18 hours).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,500 nits (vs 1,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Daily readiness scores.
  • Rated for free diving to 40 m.
  • Higher screen resolution: 466 × 466 (vs 352 × 430).

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PriorityApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours per chargeStandard mode: up to 3 days typical or 2 days with AOD
Portability31.9 gAbout 50 g
DisplayOLED display1.38-inch OLED display, 338 ppi
SoftwarewatchOS 9.0HarmonyOS
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistance50 m5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO OLED1.38-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLED
Screen resolution41mm: 352 × 430 pixels; 45mm: 396 × 484 pixels466 × 466 pixels, 338 ppi
Display protectionIon-X glass (aluminum); sapphire crystal (stainless steel)Sapphire crystal
Display features1000 nits (peak)Up to 3,500 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE (cellular model only)
SIM / eSIMeSIMeSIM (cellular model only)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.2
NFCSupported; Apple PaySupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDSGPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
BrandAppleHuawei
ModelApple Watch Series 8HUAWEI WATCH 6 Pro 43mm
Announced2022, September 072 September 2026
Dimensions41mm: 41 × 35 × 10.7 mm; 45mm: 45 × 38 × 10.7 mm43.5 × 43.5 × 10.2 mm
Weight41mm: aluminum GPS 31.9 g, GPS + Cellular 32.2 g, stainless steel 42.3 g; 45mm: aluminum GPS 38.8 g, GPS + Cellular 39.1 g, stainless steel 51.5 gApproximately 50 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsAluminum or stainless-steel case; ceramic and sapphire crystal backFront case: ceramic; rear case: ceramic
Wrist size41mm: 130–200 mm; 45mm: 140–245 mmWhite: 120–180 mm; Ceramic Edition: 130–190 mm
Controls / buttonsDigital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonHome button (rotating crown) and side button
Strap / band—White: Pure White Composite Strap; Ceramic Edition: White Ceramic Strap

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
ProcessorApple S8 SiP—
CPU64-bit dual-core—
GPUPowerVR—
RAM1GB—
Storage32 GB—
Operating systemwatchOS 9.0, upgradable to watchOS 26.6HarmonyOS

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; cellular calling on GPS + Cellular modelsCellular calling via eSIM; Bluetooth calling when paired

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
SensorsBlood oxygen sensor; electrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensorAccelerometer; gyroscope; compass; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; ambient-light sensor; body-temperature sensor; ECG sensor; depth sensor; X-TAP sensor
Health & wellness featuresECG app; Blood Oxygen app where available; high and low heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle trackingHealth Glance with up to 14 metrics; heart rate; SpO2; body temperature; HRV; arterial stiffness detection; ECG; stress and readiness insights
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesHUAWEI TruSleep; sleep insights; sleep breathing awareness
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with multiple workout types and automatic workout detectionGolf; snow sports; diving; cycling; additional workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresPace and heart-rate zones; compass waypoints and backtrackAI-powered workout analysis; Expedition mode
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash DetectionSafety Check via eSIM (availability varies by market)
Diving / depth features—Freediving to 40 m; EN 13319 diving-accessory support

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Battery lifeUp to 18 hours normal useStandard mode: up to 3 days typical or 2 days with AOD; Battery saver: up to 7 days maximum, 5 days typical, or 3 days with AOD
ChargingMagnetic fast charging to USB-C cable10 W wireless fast charging with HUAWEI WATCH Wireless SuperCharger (2nd Generation USB-C); 15-minute charge provides up to one day of use; charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A maximum
Water resistance50 m; swimproof5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010
Durability / certificationsIP6X dust resistanceIP69 under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Phone compatibilityiPhone 8 or later; iOS 16 or laterAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneHUAWEI Health
ColorsGraphite, Silver, GoldWhite; Ceramic Edition

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Series 8Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightnessUp to 1,000 nits—
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2022, September 16—
Model numbersA2773, A2775, A2772, A2774, A2857, A2858, watch6,16, watch6,17—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International, China, HK; HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International, China, HK; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 39, 40, 41, 66 - USA, LATAM, Canada—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—
SAR (US)0.31 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)—
SAR (EU)0.31 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)—
Additional hardware featuresTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy)—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—
NearLink—Supported

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Watch 6 Pro 46 mm is the better buy; the Apple Watch Series 8 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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