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Huawei Watch Fit 5 vs Google Fitbit Air

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Watch Fit 5

Huawei Watch Fit 5

  • 1.82 inch screen.
  • Runs HarmonyOS wearable software.
  • 471 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • 5 ATM water-resistant.
KSh 18,500In 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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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7KSh 22,500
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Redmi Watch 5KSh 15,680
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Our quick verdict

The Huawei Watch Fit 5, a smartwatch with a 1.82-inch OLED screen, lasts longer between charges (10 days), has a sturdier aluminium build 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 Fit 5
471 mAh battery
Google Fitbit Air
Up to 7 days

Portability

Huawei Watch Fit 5
About 27 g
Google Fitbit Air
12 g

Display

Huawei Watch Fit 5
1.82-inch OLED display
Google Fitbit Air
Screenless tracker

Software

Huawei Watch Fit 5
HarmonyOS wearable software
Google Fitbit Air
Google Health

Connections

Huawei Watch Fit 5
Bluetooth 6.0
Google Fitbit Air
Bluetooth 5.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Watch Fit 5

  • Longer battery life: up to 10 days (vs 7).
  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • Aluminium case and plastic back (vs plastic case).
  • Lower price: KSh 18,500 (vs KSh 21,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.0).

Google Fitbit Air

  • Lighter: 12 g (vs about 27 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Google Health app.
  • Slimmer: 8.3 mm thick (vs 9.5 mm).

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PriorityHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Battery life471 mAh batteryUp to 7 days
PortabilityAbout 27 g12 g
Display1.82-inch OLED displayScreenless tracker
SoftwareHarmonyOS wearable softwareGoogle Health
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance5 ATM water-resistantWater resistant to 50 m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Display1.82 inch AMOLEDScreenless tracker
Screen resolution480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347Not applicable
Display features2500 nits (peak)—
Display protection——

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Network / cellularNo cellular connectivity—
SIM / eSIMNo—
Wi-FiNo—
Bluetooth2.4 GHz, supports BT6.0 and BR + BLEBluetooth LE
NFCSupported—
Positioning / GNSSGPS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/GLONASS/BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO (E1 + E5a Dual-band)/QZSS (L1 + L5 Dual-band)/NavIC—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
BrandHuaweiFitbit
ModelHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Announced2026, April 20—
Dimensions42.9 × 38.2 × 9.5 mm34.9 × 17 × 8.3 mm without band
WeightApproximately 27 g (without the strap)5.2 g without band; 12 g with band
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum frame, plastic backRecycled polycarbonate; PBT plastic
Wrist sizePurple: 120–190 mm; Silver, Green, White, Black: 130–210 mmTextile: 130–210 mm; silicone small: 130–175 mm; silicone large: 165–210 mm
Strap / bandGreen-Grey Nylon Strap; Purple Fluoroelastomer Strap; Green Fluoroelastomer Strap; White Fluoroelastomer Strap; Black Fluoroelastomer StrapTextile band with stainless-steel buckle; optional silicone bands
Controls / buttonsHome Button (Rotating Crown) and Side ButtonScreenless 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 Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Operating systemHarmonyOS wearable software—

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
SpeakerSupported—
MicrophoneSupported—
CallingBluetooth calling when paired—

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
SensorsAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Ambient light sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensorOptical heart-rate sensor; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and wellness tracking; readings are not intended for medical diagnosisHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; activity tracking
Sleep trackingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep score
Sports / workout modesMultiple sports and 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 featuresDual-band GNSS and route-based outdoor trackingLive 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 featuresSafety features depend on paired phone, market and setup—
Diving / depth featuresNot rated for diving—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Battery capacityLi-Ion 471 mAh—
Battery lifeUp to 10 days light use; 7 days typical use; 4 days with AODUp to 7 days
ChargingWireless chargingUSB-C charging cable
Water resistance5 ATM water-resistant; IP6XWater resistant to 50 m
Durability / certificationsISO 22810:2010 5 ATM and IP6X; suitable for shallow-water activity, not diving—

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 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
ColorsSilver, BlackObsidian; Berry; Lavender; Fog

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Watch Fit 5Google Fitbit Air
Case materialAluminum alloy—
Pixels per inch347 ppi—
Peak brightness2500 nits—
Packing listWatch × 1; Charging Cradle (including the charging cable) × 1; Quick Start Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card × 1Tracker; wristband; USB-C charging cable
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 29—
Card slotNo—
CameraNo—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—
USBNo—
RadioNo—
Network speedNo—
Additional hardware featuresPulse wave arrhythmia analysis—
Charging input5V-10V DC/2A—
Operating temperature–20℃ to +45℃—
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 are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Huawei Watch Fit 5 is the better buy; the Google Fitbit Air makes sense if you want a screenless tracker.

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In-stock alternatives

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