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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 vs Huawei Band 9

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

  • Screen: 256 × 402 pixels; 302 ppi.
  • Runs FreeRTOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • 208 mAh battery capacity.
  • 16 MB.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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Huawei Band 9

Huawei Band 9

  • Screen: 194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi.
  • Up to 14 days maximum.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs about 14 g.
KSh 8,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Band 9, a fitness band with a small screen, works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day and slimmer, while the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, a smartwatch with a 1.6-inch OLED screen, has a sturdier aluminium build.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
256 × 402 pixels; 302 ppi
Huawei Band 9
194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
208 mAh battery
Huawei Band 9
Up to 14 days maximum

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
18.5 g
Huawei Band 9
About 14 g

Software

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
FreeRTOS
Huawei Band 9
HUAWEI Health

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Bluetooth 5.3
Huawei Band 9
Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3

  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Charging: Magnetic POGO-pin charging.

Huawei Band 9

  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: about 14 g (vs 18.5 g).
  • Slimmer: 8.99 mm thick (vs 9.9 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 8,000 (vs KSh 9,000).
  • Charging: Magnetic charging, 5 V / 1 A.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Battery life208 mAh batteryUp to 14 days maximum
Portability18.5 gAbout 14 g
Display1.6-inch OLED display, 302 ppi1.47-inch OLED display, 282 ppi
SoftwareFreeRTOSHUAWEI Health
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Display1.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen
Screen resolution256 × 402 pixels; 302 ppi194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi
Display protectionPANDA glass—
Display featuresAlways-on display supported; reduces battery lifeAlways-on display supported

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, 2.4 GHz

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
BrandSamsungHuawei
ModelSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
AnnouncedFebruary 2024March 2024
Dimensions42.9 × 28.8 × 9.9 mm43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm, excluding sensor area
Weight18.5 g without strapApproximately 14 g without strap
Build materialsAluminum caseDurable polymer
Wrist sizeBand fit varies by supplied strap configurationDawn White, Charm Pink: 120–190 mm; Starry Black, Lemon Yellow, Dark Blue: 130–210 mm
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer Sport BandFluoroelastomer; Dark Blue nylon
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and one side buttonFull-screen touch and side button

Memory & software

Memory & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Memory / RAM16 MB—
Storage256 MB—
Operating systemFreeRTOS—

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; light sensor9-axis IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; high and low heart-rate alerts; SpO₂; stress; menstrual-cycle trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen and stress tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep monitoringHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMore than 100 workout types with automatic workout detectionMultiple workout modes

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Smart features / notificationsPhone notifications; preset text replies; camera and media control; phone-mode syncing—
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection; SOS emergency calling through paired Galaxy phone—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Battery capacity208 mAh—
Battery lifeUp to 13 daysUp to 14 days maximum; 9 days typical use; 3 days with AOD
ChargingMagnetic POGO-pin chargingMagnetic charging, 5 V / 1 A
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10.0 or later; at least 1.5 GB RAM; Google Mobile ServicesAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGalaxy Wearable and Samsung HealthHUAWEI Health
ColorsDark Gray; Silver; Pink GoldWhite, starry black, charm pink, silver, or dark grey; availability varies by market

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Fit 3Huawei Band 9
case materialAluminum—
packing listCharging adapter; Sport Band; quick start guideBand; charger; user manual; safety information; warranty card
smart recognitionAutomatic workout detection—

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.6 and 1.47 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Band 9 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 makes sense if you want a sturdier aluminium build.

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