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Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Huawei Watch GT Runner 2

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Pixel Watch 3

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
KSh 37,500In Stock
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Huawei Watch GT Runner 2

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2

  • About 34.5 g.
  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels, 352 ppi.
  • 540 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010.
KSh 37,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 14 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a sharper, brighter screen, while the Google Pixel Watch 3 is lighter to wear all day, has a cellular option for calls without your phone and syncs with apps such as Strava.

Battery life

Google Pixel Watch 3
Up to 24 hours per charge
Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
540 mAh battery

Portability

Google Pixel Watch 3
31 g
Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
About 34.5 g

Connections

Google Pixel Watch 3
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Bluetooth 6.0

Display

Google Pixel Watch 3
1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi
Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
1.32-inch OLED display, 352 ppi

Water resistance

Google Pixel Watch 3
IP68 water and dust resistance
Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Pixel Watch 3

  • Lighter: 31 g (vs about 34.5 g).
  • Cellular option (LTE/5G models) for calls and data without your phone.
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 14 days (vs 24 hours).
  • Sharper screen: 352 ppi (vs 320 ppi).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Titanium case and plastic back (vs aluminium case).
  • Rated for free diving to 40 m.

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PriorityGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per charge540 mAh battery
Portability31 gAbout 34.5 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0
Display1.2-inch OLED display, 60 Hz, 320 ppi1.32-inch OLED display, 352 ppi
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh540 mAh battery
Water resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Display41 mm: 1.2-inch; 45 mm: 1.4-inch Actua LTPO AMOLED1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution41 mm: 408 × 408; 45 mm: 456 × 456 pixels; 320 ppi466 × 466 pixels, 352 ppi
Display protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5Kunlun Crystal
Display featuresAlways-on display; 1–60 Hz; DCI-P3 colourUp to 3,000 nits peak brightness

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Network / cellularLTE and UMTS on cellular editionsNo cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIMLTE edition: eSIMNo SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzNo Wi-Fi connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.0; 2.4 GHz; BR + BLE
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS; Galileo; GLONASS; BeiDou; QZSSGPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band; NavIC
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Supported—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
BrandGoogleHuawei
ModelGoogle Pixel Watch 3HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2
Announced2024, August 1326 February 2026
Dimensions41 mm or 45 mm diameter × 12.3 mm height43.5 × 43.5 × 10.7 mm
Weight41 mm: 31 g; 45 mm: 37 g, without bandApproximately 34.5 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsAluminum caseTitanium-alloy front case; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite rear case
Wrist size41 mm: small 130–175 mm, large 165–210 mm; 45 mm: small 150–185 mm, large 165–215 mm120–190 mm
Strap / bandActive Band; fluoroelastomerAirDry woven straps in Racing Legend, Dusk Blue, Dawn Orange or Midnight Black; colour-matched perforated fluoroelastomer strap included
Controls / buttonsRotating haptic crown, side button, and touchscreenHome button (rotating crown) and side button

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1; Cortex-M33 coprocessor—
RAM2 GB SDRAM—
Storage32 GB eMMC—
Operating systemWear OS 5—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth or LTE calling depending on model and carrierBluetooth calling when paired

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
SensorsCompass; altimeter; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; electrical ECG sensors; multipath optical heart-rate sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient-light sensor; cEDA skin-conductance sensor; skin-temperature sensor; barometer; magnetometerAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor; ECG sensor; depth sensor
Health & wellness featuresContinuous heart rate; ECG; SpO₂; skin temperature; stress tracking; cEDAHeart rate; SpO2; temperature; ECG
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score; overnight health metricsSleep monitoring
Sports / workout modesMore than 40 exercise modes with running insights—
Training & outdoor featuresCardio load, target load, readiness, running form and GPS route trackingOutdoor workout mode with dual-band GNSS
Safety & emergency featuresEmergency SOS; fall detection; safety check—
Diving / depth features—Freediving to 40 m; EN 13319 diving-accessory support

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Battery capacity41 mm: 307 mAh; 45 mm: 420 mAh540 mAh silicon-carbon lithium-ion
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours with always-on display; 36 hours Battery SaverUp to 14 days light use; up to 7 days typical use; up to 32 hours in outdoor workout mode
ChargingUSB-C magnetic pin chargingWireless charging; charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A maximum
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM under ISO 22810:2010
Durability / certificationsIP68-rated dust and water resistanceIP69 under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later; Google accountAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGoogle Pixel Watch; Fitbit—
Colors41 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz; 45 mm: Obsidian, Porcelain, HazelRacing Legend; Dusk Blue; Dawn Orange; Midnight Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Pixel Watch 3Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Case material100% recycled aluminum—
Pixels per inch320 ppi—
Peak brightness2,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum—
Charging time41 mm: 24/35/60 minutes to 50/80/100%; 45 mm: 28/50/80 minutes—
Packing listWatch; small and large bands; charging dock or cable; quick start guide—
Third-party fitness appsGoogle Play apps; Google Maps; Google Wallet; Google Assistant—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 10—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100—
4G bandsLTE—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.2 and 1.32 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is the better buy; the Google Pixel Watch 3 makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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In-stock alternatives

WHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorFor Google Pixel Watch 3WHOOP ONE 5.0 SensorView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicFor Google Pixel Watch 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 ClassicView product ↗OnePlus Watch 4For Huawei Watch GT Runner 2OnePlus Watch 4View product ↗Huawei Watch GT 7 ProFor Huawei Watch GT Runner 2Huawei Watch GT 7 ProView product ↗

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