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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Huawei Watch D3

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Ultra 2

  • Screen: 410 × 502 pixels; 326 ppi; 1,185 mm² display area.
  • Apple S9; 4-core Neural Engine processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 103,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch D3

Huawei Watch D3

  • 40 g.
  • 1.92 inch screen.
  • Unspecified processor.
  • Runs HarmonyOS.
  • Unspecified.
KSh 75,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 runs watchOS built around the iPhone, has a premium titanium build with a ceramic back and is rated for free diving to 40 m, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Huawei Watch D3 takes cuff-based blood-pressure readings and lasts much longer between charges (6 days vs 36 hours).

Display

Apple Watch Ultra 2
410 × 502 pixels; 326 ppi; 1,185 mm² display area
Huawei Watch D3
408 × 480 pixels, PPI 328

Performance

Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple S9; 4-core Neural Engine processor
Huawei Watch D3
Unspecified processor

Software

Apple Watch Ultra 2
Runs watchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27
Huawei Watch D3
Runs HarmonyOS

Portability

Apple Watch Ultra 2
61.4 g
Huawei Watch D3
40 g

Connections

Apple Watch Ultra 2
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Huawei Watch D3
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

  • Titanium case and ceramic back (vs aluminium case and plastic back).
  • Rated for free diving to 40 m.
  • Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip).
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.

Huawei Watch D3

  • Longer battery life: up to 6 days (vs 36 hours).
  • Cuff-based blood-pressure readings (built-in pump and inflatable strap).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: 40 g (vs 61.4 g).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours per chargeLasts up to 6 days in typical use or 1 day with ABPM enabled
DisplayOLED display, 326 ppi1.92-inch display
SoftwarewatchOS 10HarmonyOS
PerformanceApple S9 processorUnspecified processor
Storage64 GB storageUnspecified
Water resistance100 m under ISO 22810:2010No official water-resistance rating

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
DisplayAlways-On Retina LTPO2 OLED1.92 inches
Screen resolution410 × 502 pixels; 326 ppi; 1,185 mm² display area408 × 480 pixels, PPI 328
Display protectionFlat sapphire crystal—
Display features3000 nits (peak)AMOLED, 3000 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTENo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMeSIMNo cellular connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-bandNo Wi-Fi connectivity
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 6.0 supporting BR and BLE
NFCSupported; Apple PayYes (market/region dependent)
Positioning / GNSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)No
Satellite features—No

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
BrandAppleHuawei
ModelApple Watch Ultra 2Watch D3
Announced2023, September 122026, September 02
Dimensions49 × 44 × 12 mm46.5 x 41 x 11.3 mm (1.83 x 1.61 x 0.44 in)
WeightNatural titanium: 61.4 g; black titanium: 61.8 g40 g (1.41 oz)
Build materialsTitanium case; sapphire crystal front; ceramic and sapphire crystal backGlass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Wrist size130–210 mm130-210 mm M-sized strap 130-160 mm L-sized strap 161-210 mm Strap width 25.5 mm
Controls / buttonsCustomizable Action button; Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side buttonRotating crown Function and ECG button
Strap / band—Sand Composite Leather Strap White Composite Leather Strap Black HNBR Strap

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
ProcessorApple S9; 4-core Neural EngineUnspecified
CPU64-bit dual-coreUnspecified
GPUPowerVRUnspecified
Storage64 GBUnspecified
Operating systemwatchOS 10, upgradable to watchOS 27HarmonyOS
RAM—Unspecified

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
SpeakerDual speakers; sirenYes
MicrophoneThree-microphone array with beamforming and wind-noise mitigationYes
CallingCellular and Bluetooth calling; international emergency callingYes

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
SensorsBlood oxygen sensor; electrical heart sensor; third-generation optical heart sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high-dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient light sensor9-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Magnetometer sensor) Optical heart rate sensor ECG sensor Ambient light sensor Barometer sensor Temperature sensor Differential pressure sensor Hall sensor
Health & wellness featuresECG app; Blood Oxygen app where available; heart-rate notifications; irregular rhythm notifications; temperature sensing; cycle trackingYes
Sleep trackingSleep duration and sleep stagesYes
Sports / workout modesWorkout app with running, cycling, swimming, multisport and other workout types100+ workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresPrecision dual-frequency GPS; offline maps; compass waypoints and Backtrack; running dynamics; cycling metricsYes
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; international emergency calling; Fall Detection; Crash DetectionNo
Diving / depth featuresRecreational scuba diving to 40 m; depth gauge; water-temperature sensorNo

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours normal use; 72 hours Low Power Modelasts up to 6 days in typical use or 1 day with ABPM enabled.
ChargingMagnetic fast chargingWireless charging
Water resistance100 m under ISO 22810:2010Not water-resistant
Durability / certificationsIP6X dust resistance; MIL-STD-810H; EN13319Blood Pressure Measurement & ECG with built-in pump & inflatable strap ECG certified Medical-grade and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
Phone compatibilityiPhone XS or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later); iOS 18 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appApple Watch app on iPhoneHuawei Health App
ColorsTitanium, BlackMocha Gold, Gold, Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationApple Watch Ultra 2Huawei Watch D3
Case materialTitanium—
Military-grade resistanceMIL-STD-810H—
FlashlightSupported—
Pixels per inch326 ppi—
Peak brightnessUp to 3,000 nits; 1 nit minimum—
Cover / touchscreenSupported—
Charging timeAbout 1 hour to 80%—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22—
Model numbersA2986, A2987, Watch7,5—
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)0.88 W/kg (head)—
SAR (EU)0.22 W/kg (head)—
Additional hardware featuresTemperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Depth gauge (±1m accuracy)—
Battery typeRechargeable lithium-ion—

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both go up to 210 mm (wrist size).

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Watch D3 is the better buy; the Apple Watch Ultra 2 makes sense if you want a premium titanium build with a ceramic back.

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