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Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 vs Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Watch Ultimate 2

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi.
  • Runs HarmonyOS 5.1.
  • Wi-Fi 6 support.
  • 867 mAh battery capacity.
  • 20 ATM.
KSh 124,000Out of Stock
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm

Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm

  • 1.98 inch screen.
  • Apple S11 processor.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs watchOS 27.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 118,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm runs watchOS built around the iPhone, gives daily readiness scores, is lighter to wear all day and has a larger 1.98-inch screen, though it works only with an iPhone, while the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 lasts longer between charges (5 days vs 50 hours), works with Android phones and iPhones and has a brighter screen for outdoor use.

Display

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi
Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
422 × 514 pixels; 326 ppi; 1,245 mm² display area

Software

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
Runs HarmonyOS 5.1
Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Runs watchOS 27

Connections

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
Wi-Fi 6 support
Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Wi-Fi 4 support

Battery capacity

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
867 mAh battery capacity
Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
631 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
About 80.5 g
Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
63 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2

  • Longer battery life: up to 5 days (vs 50 hours).
  • Bigger battery: 867 mAh (vs 631 mAh).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,500 nits (vs 3,000).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Rated for free diving to 150 m (vs 40 m).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 4).

Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm

  • Larger 1.98-inch screen (vs 1.5-inch).
  • Lighter: 63 g (vs about 80.5 g).
  • Daily readiness scores.
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.

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PriorityHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Battery life867 mAh batteryUp to 50 hours per charge
Display1.5-inch OLED display, 310 ppi1.98-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
SoftwareHarmonyOS 5.1watchOS 27
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery capacity867 mAh battery631 mAh battery
Water resistance20 ATM100 m under ISO 22810:2010

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Display1.5-inch LTPO 2.0 AMOLEDRetina LTPO3 OLED, 3000 nits (peak); 1.98 inches
Screen resolution466 × 466 pixels, 310 ppi422 × 514 pixels; 326 ppi; 1,245 mm² display area
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresUp to 3,500 nits peak brightness; Always-On Display3000 nits (peak); Wide-angle OLED

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Network / cellularGSM, HSPA and LTE cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM / eSIMeSIM; One Number or Independent Number service where supportedeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, dual-band 2.4/5 GHz; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2, BR + BLE; NearLink supported5.3, A2DP, LE
NFCSupportedYes
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency five-system GNSS: GPS L1/L5, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1/E5a, BeiDou B1I/B1C and QZSS L1/L5GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Satellite featuresBeiDou satellite messaging on the China-market versionEmergency SOS via satellite
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
BrandHuaweiApple
ModelHUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Announced19 September 20252026, September 09
DimensionsBlack: 48.5 × 48.5 × 12.9 mm; Blue/Green: 47.8 × 47.8 × 12.9 mm49 x 44 x 12 mm (1.93 x 1.73 x 0.47 in)
WeightApproximately 80.5 g without strapNatural titanium: 63.0 g; black titanium: 63.1 g
Build materialsZirconium-based liquid-metal front case; nanocrystal ceramic rear case and bezelGrade 5 titanium case; sapphire crystal front; ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Wrist size140–210 mm130–210 mm
Strap / bandBlack fluoroelastomer; Blue fluoroelastomer plus titanium; Green composite plus titanium and fluoroelastomer strapsIncluded band; style depends on the selected configuration
Controls / buttonsUpper-left button; upper-right rotating crown; lower-right button; touchscreen and smart gesturesCustomizable Action button; Digital Crown with haptic feedback; side button; single tap, double tap and wrist flick gestures

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Operating systemHarmonyOS 5.1watchOS 27
Processor—Apple S11
CPU—Dual-core
GPU—PowerVR
Storage—64GB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
SpeakerSupportedDual speakers; media playback; siren
MicrophoneSupported with AI noise cancellationThree-microphone array with beamforming and wind-noise mitigation
CallingPhone-free eSIM cellular calling and Bluetooth callingCellular and Bluetooth calling; international emergency calling

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate; barometer; ambient-light; temperature; ECG; depth; X-TAP sensorsElectrical heart sensor; always-on optical heart sensor; blood oxygen sensor; temperature sensor; depth gauge; water-temperature sensor; compass; always-on altimeter; high-g accelerometer; high dynamic-range gyroscope; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHealth Glance; heart rate; blood oxygen; ECG analysis; pulse-wave arrhythmia analysis; HRV; stress and Health InsightsHeart rate; HRV; blood oxygen; ECG; wrist temperature; respiratory rate; Readiness; Vitals; cycle tracking; high/low heart-rate, irregular rhythm and hypertension notifications (regional availability)
Sleep trackingSleep heart-rate, respiratory-rate, blood-oxygen and HRV monitoring with HUAWEI TruSleepSleep duration; sleep stages; sleep score; sleep-apnea notifications (regional availability)
Sports / workout modesGolf, diving, expedition and trail-running modesRunning; hiking; cycling; pool and open-water swimming; skiing; snowboarding; rowing; paddling; golf; walking; HIIT; yoga; strength; dance; Pilates; Tai Chi; kickboxing; multisport and more
Training & outdoor features17,000+ golf-course database with 3D maps; Expedition mode; offline maps; route import; location marking; high-altitude adaptation; dual-frequency GNSSCustom workouts and views; Training Load and Workout Effort; heart-rate zones; VO₂ max; Race Route; Pacer; running dynamics; automatic track detection; offline maps, routes, waypoints, Backtrack and elevation alerts
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection with automatic SOS calling; underwater SOS messaging to diving partnersEmergency SOS; satellite SOS and messaging; international emergency calling; siren; flashlight; Fall Detection; Crash Detection; Check In; noise monitoring; emergency waypoints
Diving / depth featuresDiving to 150 m; sonar-based text/emoji communication up to 30 m and relayed SOS up to 60 m; depth, NDL and PO2 data; Bühlmann ZHL-16C decompression algorithmRecreational scuba diving to 40 m; automatic dive launch at 1 m; current/maximum depth and duration; GPS entry/exit points; depth gauge and water temperature

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Battery capacity867 mAh lithium-ionLi-Ion 631 mAh
Battery lifeStandard mode with Android: up to 4.5 days typical, 3 days AOD; with iPhone: 3.5 days typical, 2.5 days AOD; Battery Saver: 11 days light, 6 days typical, 4 days AOD; Dive: 18 h or 12 h with sonar; Expedition: 40 h; Golf: 24 hUp to 50 hours normal use; 84 hours Low Power Mode; 18 hours workout tracking; 25 hours Extended Workout; 45 hours Max Extended Workout
Charging10 W wireless charging; HUAWEI WATCH Wireless SuperCharger (2nd generation); 15-minute fast-charge support; 5–10 V DC, 2 A max inputMagnetic fast charging; up to 80% in about 45 minutes
Water resistance20 ATM100 m under ISO 22810:2010; suitable for swimming, snorkeling, scuba and high-speed water sports
Durability / certificationsIP68, IP69 and IP6X; ISO 22810:2010 and EN 13319 certifiedIP6X dust resistance under IEC 60529; EN 13319 recreational diving to 40 m; tested to MIL‑STD‑810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Phone compatibilityAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or lateriPhone 11 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), with iOS 27 or later
Companion appHUAWEI HealthApple Watch app on iPhone
ColorsBlack; Blue; GreenNatural, Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Ultimate 2Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm
Case material—Grade 5 titanium
Military-grade resistance—MIL-STD-810H
Flashlight—Supported
Display material—LTPO3 wide-angle OLED
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—Up to 3,000 nits peak; 1 nit minimum
Cover / touchscreen—Supported
Charging time—About 45 minutes to 80%; 15 minutes for up to 18 hours normal use; 5 minutes for up to 10 hours sleep tracking
Packing list—Apple Watch Ultra 4; band; 1 m magnetic fast-charger to USB-C cable
Release status—Available. Released 2026, September 18
Model numbers—A3579
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 53, 66, 71
5G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 53, 66, 71 SA/NSA
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G
Additional hardware features—Health Sensing System: third‑generation electrical heart sensor, always‑on optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, temperature sensor; Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy); Depth gauge (±1m accuracy)

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 if you want longer battery life and a choice of Android phone or iPhone, or the Apple Watch Ultra 4 49mm if you would rather have daily readiness scores and a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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