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Huawei Watch GT 5 vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Watch GT 5

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • 4 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs HarmonyOS 5.0.
  • 524 mAh battery capacity.
  • 1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi.
  • 32MB.
KSh 21,500In Stock
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Amazfit Active 3 Premium

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi.
  • 365 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 38 g.
KSh 24,400In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Amazfit Active 3 Premium lasts longer between charges (12 days typical), is lighter to wear all day and has a sturdier stainless steel build, while the Huawei Watch GT 5 has a much bigger battery (524 mAh).

Capacity

Huawei Watch GT 5
524 mAh battery capacity
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
365 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Huawei Watch GT 5
About 48 g
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
38 g

Software

Huawei Watch GT 5
HarmonyOS 5.0
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Zepp

Display

Huawei Watch GT 5
1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi

Connections

Huawei Watch GT 5
Bluetooth 5.2
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • Bigger battery: 524 mAh (vs 365 mAh).
  • Charging: Wireless charging.
  • Slightly larger 1.43-inch screen (vs 1.32-inch).

Amazfit Active 3 Premium

  • Longer battery life: up to 12 days in typical use (vs 9).
  • Lighter: 38 g (vs about 48 g).
  • Stainless steel case (vs plastic case).
  • Syncs with third-party apps such as Strava and Apple Health.
  • Charging: Magnetic charging head.

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PriorityHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery life524 mAh battery365 mAh battery
PortabilityAbout 48 g38 g
SoftwareHarmonyOS 5.0Zepp
Display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi1.32-inch OLED display, 353 ppi
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscopeBioTracker PPG, accelerometer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Display46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED1.32-inch AMOLED
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm)466 × 466 pixels; 353 ppi
Display featuresAlways-on display supported—
Display protection—Sapphire glass

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivity—
SIM / eSIMNo—
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BR + BLE, 2.4 GHzBluetooth 5.3 BLE
NFCYes—
Positioning / GNSSL1: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; L5: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS5 satellite positioning systems

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
BrandHuaweiAmazfit
ModelHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Announced2024, September 19—
Dimensions46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm45 × 45 × 11 mm without heart-rate sensor base
Weight46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded)38 g without strap
Build materialsStainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear caseStainless-steel frame
Wrist size46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm)—
Strap / bandConfiguration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strap20 mm silicone; pin buckle
Controls / buttonsRotating crown, side button, and touchscreenFour physical buttons and touchscreen

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
RAM32MB—
Storage4GB—
Operating systemHarmonyOS 5.0—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phoneBluetooth calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensorBioTracker PPG; accelerometer; gyroscope; ambient light; geomagnetic sensor; temperature; barometric altimeter
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region24-hour heart rate, SpO₂ and stress; skin temperature; one-tap measurement; high and low heart-rate alerts; low SpO₂ alerts; breathing exercises; PAI; heart-rate recovery; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep trackingSleep HRV; sleep stages including REM; naps; sleep schedule; breathing quality; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple indoor and outdoor workout modes170+ sports modes
Training & outdoor featuresRunning, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and regionZepp Coach; PeakBeats; training templates; interval training; track running; trajectory correction; virtual pacer; lactate threshold; running power; ground-contact time; BioCharge
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Battery capacity46 mm: Li-Ion 524 mAh365 mAh rated
Battery life46 mm: up to 14 days maximum, 9 days typical, or 5 days with always-on display; 41 mm: up to 7 days maximum, 5 days typical, or 3 days with always-on display12 days typical; 7 days heavy; 4 days AOD; 24 hours GPS; 10 hours GPS with music; 76 hours GPS power saver
ChargingWireless chargingMagnetic charging head
Water resistance5 ATM; IP69K5 ATM
Durability / certificationsIP69K-rated dust and water resistanceISO 22810:2010 water-resistance testing; TUV-SUD report 68.189.26.01120.01

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Phone compatibilityAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or laterAndroid 7 or later; iOS 14 or later
Companion appHUAWEI HealthZepp
ColorsConfiguration and market dependentApex Silver; Atlas Blue; Aero White

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Case materialStainless-steel front; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite backStainless steel
Packing listWatch; charging cradle with cableWatch with standard strap; magnetic charging head; instruction manual
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 19—
Model numbersVLI-B19—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
Pixels per inch—353 ppi
Peak brightness—3,000 nits peak
Smart recognition—25 strength-training movements; 8 sports movements
Third-party fitness apps—Strava; TrainingPeaks; Intervals.icu; Google Fit; Apple Health

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.43 and 1.32 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Amazfit Active 3 Premium is the better buy; the Huawei Watch GT 5 makes sense if you want a much bigger battery.

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