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Huawei Watch GT 5 vs Google Fitbit Air

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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Google Fitbit Air

Google Fitbit Air

  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 7 days.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
  • Weighs 12 g.
KSh 21,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch GT 5, a smartwatch with a 1.43-inch OLED screen, lasts longer between charges (14 days) and takes calls from the wrist, while the Google Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker you read in the Google Health app, is lighter to wear all day.

Battery life

Huawei Watch GT 5
524 mAh battery
Google Fitbit Air
Up to 7 days

Portability

Huawei Watch GT 5
About 48 g
Google Fitbit Air
12 g

Software

Huawei Watch GT 5
HarmonyOS 5.0
Google Fitbit Air
Google Health

Display

Huawei Watch GT 5
1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
Google Fitbit Air
Screenless tracker

Connections

Huawei Watch GT 5
Bluetooth 5.2
Google Fitbit Air
Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • Longer battery life: up to 14 days (vs 7).
  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).
  • Charging: Wireless charging.

Google Fitbit Air

  • Lighter: 12 g (vs about 48 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Google Health app.
  • Slimmer: 8.3 mm thick (vs 10.7 mm).
  • Charging: USB-C charging cable.

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PriorityHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Battery life524 mAh batteryUp to 7 days
PortabilityAbout 48 g12 g
SoftwareHarmonyOS 5.0Google Health
Display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppiScreenless tracker
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance5 ATMWater resistant to 50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Display46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLEDScreenless tracker
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm)Not applicable
Display featuresAlways-on display supported—
Display protection——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivity—
SIM / eSIMNo—
Wi-FiNo—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 BR + BLE, 2.4 GHzBluetooth LE
NFCYes—
Positioning / GNSSL1: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; L5: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
BrandHuaweiFitbit
ModelHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Announced2024, September 19—
Dimensions46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm34.9 × 17 × 8.3 mm without band
Weight46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded)5.2 g without band; 12 g with band
Build materialsStainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear caseRecycled polycarbonate; PBT plastic
Wrist size46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm)Textile: 130–210 mm; silicone small: 130–175 mm; silicone large: 165–210 mm
Strap / bandConfiguration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strapTextile band with stainless-steel buckle; optional silicone bands
Controls / buttonsRotating crown, side button, and touchscreenScreenless tracker with vibration feedback and an LED status light; configuration and detailed results are managed in the Google Health app.

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
RAM32MB—
Storage4GB—
Operating systemHarmonyOS 5.0—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensorOptical heart-rate sensor; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by regionHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; activity tracking
Sleep trackingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple indoor and outdoor workout modesAutomatic detection for walking, running, cycling, sports, elliptical, rowing machine and stationary bike; manual and app-started workout tracking is also supported.
Training & outdoor featuresRunning, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and regionLive heart-rate broadcast to compatible gym equipment, Cardio Load, Active Zone Minutes, phone-connected GPS and post-workout pace and heart-rate zones in Workout Intensity Map.
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Battery capacity46 mm: Li-Ion 524 mAh—
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 displayUp to 7 days
ChargingWireless chargingUSB-C charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM; IP69KWater resistant to 50 m
Durability / certificationsIP69K-rated dust and water resistance—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Phone compatibilityAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or laterAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google Account
Companion appHUAWEI HealthGoogle Health
ColorsConfiguration and market dependentObsidian; Berry; Lavender; Fog

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch GT 5Google Fitbit Air
Case materialStainless-steel front; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite back—
Packing listWatch; charging cradle with cableTracker; wristband; USB-C charging cable
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 19—
Model numbersVLI-B19—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
Vibration motor—Vibration motor
Charging time—90 minutes; 5-minute charge for 1 day
Movement sensors—3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi—Bluetooth 5.0; Bluetooth LE sync
strap material—Textile; stainless-steel buckle
temperature monitoring—Skin-temperature variation
offline storage—7 days of minute-by-minute motion data; 30 days of daily totals
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.0 BLE; syncing range up to 9 m; synchronization requires an internet connection and phone location permission.
Positioning / GPS—Phone-connected GPS through the Google Health app; Fitbit Air does not have built-in GPS.
Health & wellness features—24/7 heart rate, resting heart rate, heart-rate variability, breathing rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), skin-temperature variation, steps, distance, calories, Active Zone Minutes, Cardio Load and Readiness; Google Health also supports weight, nutrition, water, mood and cycle logging.
Sleep tracking—Sleep Score, sleep schedule, sleep duration and sleep stages; Smart Wake uses sleep movement and heart rate to wake during a lighter sleep stage; adaptive sleep coaching requires Google Health Premium.
Smart features / notifications—Vibration and LED battery/status alerts, optional phone notifications, Fast Pair on Android and multi-device support with a compatible Pixel Watch.
Charging—Magnetic USB-C charging cable; 0–100% in 90 minutes; a 5-minute quick charge provides up to one day of battery life.
Strap / band—Textile and polyurethane band with stainless-steel buckle; silicone small and large bands are also supported.
Colors—Obsidian with Matte Black buckle; Berry with Polished Champagne Gold buckle; Lavender or Fog with Polished Silver buckle; Stephen Curry Rye/Pyrite and Pokémon Sleep Sleepy Blue special editions.

Similarities

  • Both have a plastic case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both go up to 210 mm (wrist size).

In summary

Get the Huawei Watch GT 5 if you want longer battery life and the time, notifications and workout stats on your wrist, or the Google Fitbit Air if you would rather have a screenless tracker.

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