Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm
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Selected Item  Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 Original price was: KSh 45,000.00.KSh 37,000.00Current price is: KSh 37,000.00. |
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 |  Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Original price was: KSh 45,000.00.KSh 37,000.00Current price is: KSh 37,000.00. | KSh 42,000.00 |
| Display | 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Battery capacity | 540 mAh silicon-carbon lithium-ion | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Processor | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band; NavIC | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate; SpO2; temperature; ECG | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Model | HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm |
| Announced | 26 February 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
| Dimensions | 43.5 × 43.5 × 10.7 mm | 42.7 × 40.4 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 34.5 g (strap excluded) | 31.5 g |
| Build materials | Titanium-alloy front case; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite rear case | Sapphire crystal front; Armor Aluminum 2 frame |
| Wrist size | 120–190 mm | — |
| Strap / band | AirDry woven straps in Racing Legend, Dusk Blue, Dawn Orange or Midnight Black; colour-matched perforated fluoroelastomer strap included | Lightweight breathable Sport Band with Dynamic Lug System |
| Controls / buttons | Home button (rotating crown) and side button | Touchscreen and two side buttons |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.32-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch Super AMOLED Always On Display |
| Screen resolution | 466 × 466 pixels, 352 ppi | 438 × 438 pixels |
| Display protection | Kunlun Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Display features | Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness | Full-color Always On Display; up to 3,000 nits peak brightness |
| Performance & software | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon SW6100 Wear Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | Penta-core, 1 × 2.1 GHz + 4 × 1.95 GHz |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Operating system | — | Wear OS 7 with One UI Watch 9 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network / cellular | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA and LTE on LTE models |
| SIM / eSIM | No SIM | eSIM on LTE models |
| Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi connectivity | Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0; 2.4 GHz; BR + BLE | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Positioning / GNSS | GPS L1+L5 dual-band; GLONASS; BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a tri-band; Galileo E1+E5a dual-band; QZSS L1+L5 dual-band; NavIC | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5); GLONASS; Galileo; BeiDou; QZSS |
| Audio & communication | ||
| Speaker | Supported | Supported |
| Microphone | Supported | Supported |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling when paired | Bluetooth calling; standalone cellular calling on LTE models |
| Sensors, health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor; ECG sensor; depth sensor | Accelerometer; barometer; bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor; electrical heart sensor; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; ambient-light sensor; optical heart-rate sensor; skin-temperature sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate; SpO2; temperature; ECG | Heart rate; ECG; blood pressure; blood oxygen; body composition; skin temperature; antioxidant index; Energy Score |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring | Sleep duration, patterns and quality; sleep coaching; sleep-apnea risk detection |
| Sports / workout modes | — | Automatic and manual workout tracking across running, walking, cycling, swimming and other activities |
| Training & outdoor features | Outdoor workout mode with dual-band GNSS | Personalized exercise guidance; running coaching; dual-band GNSS route tracking |
| Safety & emergency features | — | Fall detection and Emergency SOS |
| Diving / depth features | Freediving to 40 m; EN 13319 diving-accessory support | — |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 540 mAh silicon-carbon lithium-ion | 390 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 14 days light use; up to 7 days typical use; up to 32 hours in outdoor workout mode | Up to 40 hours with Always On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always On Display on |
| Charging | Wireless charging; charger requirement 5–10 V DC, 2 A maximum | Fast WPC-based wireless charging, 10 W |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM under ISO 22810:2010 | 5 ATM / 50 m under ISO 22810; IPX8 tested to 1.5 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes |
| Durability / certifications | IP69 under IEC 60529:2013; EN 13319 diving-accessory standard | IP6X dust resistance; MIL‑STD‑810H certified; ECG certified |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later | — |
| Companion app | — | Samsung Health |
| Colors | Racing Legend; Dusk Blue; Dawn Orange; Midnight Black | Cream; Graphite |
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