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Fitbit Charge 6 vs Huawei Watch GT 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Fitbit Charge 6

Fitbit Charge 6

  • 30 g.
  • OLED display.
  • Up to 7 days.
  • Bluetooth LE.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
KSh 20,000Out of Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

The Fitbit Charge 6, a fitness band with a small screen, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, has a sturdier aluminium build and is lighter to wear all day, while 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.

Battery life

Fitbit Charge 6
Up to 7 days
Huawei Watch GT 5
524 mAh battery

Portability

Fitbit Charge 6
30 g
Huawei Watch GT 5
About 48 g

Software

Fitbit Charge 6
Google Health
Huawei Watch GT 5
HarmonyOS 5.0

Display

Fitbit Charge 6
OLED display
Huawei Watch GT 5
1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi

Connections

Fitbit Charge 6
Bluetooth LE
Huawei Watch GT 5
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Fitbit Charge 6

  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Lighter: 30 g (vs about 48 g).
  • Charging: Proprietary charging cable.

Huawei Watch GT 5

  • Longer battery life: up to 14 days (vs 7).
  • Charging: Wireless charging.

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PriorityFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Battery lifeUp to 7 days524 mAh battery
Portability30 gAbout 48 g
SoftwareGoogle HealthHarmonyOS 5.0
DisplayOLED display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
ConnectionsBluetooth LEBluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 m5 ATM

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
DisplayAMOLED46 mm: 1.43-inch AMOLED; 41 mm: 1.32-inch AMOLED
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Display featuresAlways-on displayAlways-on display supported
Screen resolution—466 × 466 pixels; approximately 326 ppi (46 mm) or 352 ppi (41 mm)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
BluetoothBluetooth LEBluetooth 5.2 BR + BLE, 2.4 GHz
NFCSupportedYes
Positioning / GPSBuilt-in GPS; GLONASSL1: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; L5: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Network / cellular—No cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIM—No
Wi-Fi—No

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
BrandFitbitHuawei
ModelFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Dimensions36.73 × 23.09 × 11.20 mm46 mm: 45.8 × 45.8 × 10.7 mm; 41 mm: 41.3 × 41.3 × 9.5 mm
Weight30 g46 mm: approximately 48 g; 41 mm: approximately 35 g (strap excluded)
Build materialsAluminum; Corning Gorilla Glass 3Stainless-steel front case with high-performance fiber-reinforced composite rear case
Wrist sizeSmall: 130–170 mm; large: 170–210 mm46 mm: 140–210 mm; 41 mm: 120–190 mm (gold configuration: 130–190 mm)
Strap / bandSilicone infinity band; loop-and-peg closureConfiguration-dependent fluoroelastomer, woven, leather, or metal strap
Announced—2024, September 19
Controls / buttons—Rotating crown, side button, and touchscreen

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
SensorsOptical heart-rate monitor; 3-axis accelerometer; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; ambient light; ECG and EDA electrical sensors; vibration motorAccelerometer; gyroscope; magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; barometer; temperature sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; EDA stress tracking; activity trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, skin temperature, breathing exercises, and cycle tracking; availability varies by region
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep scoreHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Battery lifeUp to 7 days46 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 display
ChargingProprietary charging cableWireless charging
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 m5 ATM; IP69K
Battery capacity—46 mm: Li-Ion 524 mAh
Durability / certifications—IP69K-rated dust and water resistance

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google AccountAndroid 9.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later
Companion appGoogle HealthHUAWEI Health
ColorsCoral / Champagne Gold Aluminum; Porcelain / Silver Aluminum; Obsidian / Black AluminumConfiguration and market dependent

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
RAM—32MB
Storage—4GB
Operating system—HarmonyOS 5.0

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling when paired with a compatible phone

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Sports / workout modes—Multiple indoor and outdoor workout modes
Training & outdoor features—Running, cycling, golf, route and outdoor navigation features; availability varies by mode and region
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and emergency features where supported; phone and regional availability apply

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationFitbit Charge 6Huawei Watch GT 5
Case material—Stainless-steel front; high-performance fibre-reinforced composite back
Packing list—Watch; charging cradle with cable
Release status—Available. Released 2024, September 19
Model numbers—VLI-B19
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No

Similarities

  • Both have NFC.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Fitbit Charge 6 is the better buy; the Huawei Watch GT 5 makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

Fitbit Inspire 3For Fitbit Charge 6Fitbit Inspire 3View product ↗Google Fitbit AirFor Fitbit Charge 6Google Fitbit AirView product ↗Huawei Watch Fit 4 ProFor Huawei Watch GT 5Huawei Watch Fit 4 ProView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Watch FEFor Huawei Watch GT 5Samsung Galaxy Watch FEView product ↗

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