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Google Fitbit Air vs Huawei Watch Fit 5

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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 20,000In Stock
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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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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

Google Fitbit Air
Up to 7 days
Huawei Watch Fit 5
471 mAh battery

Portability

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

Display

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

Software

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

Connections

Google Fitbit Air
Bluetooth 5.0
Huawei Watch Fit 5
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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).

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 20,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.0).

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PriorityGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Battery lifeUp to 7 days471 mAh battery
Portability12 gAbout 27 g
DisplayScreenless tracker1.82-inch OLED display
SoftwareGoogle HealthHarmonyOS wearable software
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 m5 ATM water-resistant

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
DisplayScreenless tracker1.82 inch AMOLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable480 × 408 pixels, PPI 347
Display protection——
Display features—2500 nits (peak)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
BluetoothBluetooth LE2.4 GHz, supports BT6.0 and BR + BLE
Network / cellular—No cellular connectivity
SIM / eSIM—No
Wi-Fi—No
NFC—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

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
BrandFitbitHuawei
ModelGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Dimensions34.9 × 17 × 8.3 mm without band42.9 × 38.2 × 9.5 mm
Weight5.2 g without band; 12 g with bandApproximately 27 g (without the strap)
Build materialsRecycled polycarbonate; PBT plasticGlass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Wrist sizeTextile: 130–210 mm; silicone small: 130–175 mm; silicone large: 165–210 mmPurple: 120–190 mm; Silver, Green, White, Black: 130–210 mm
Strap / bandTextile band with stainless-steel buckle; optional silicone bandsGreen-Grey Nylon Strap; Purple Fluoroelastomer Strap; Green Fluoroelastomer Strap; White Fluoroelastomer Strap; Black Fluoroelastomer Strap
Controls / buttonsScreenless tracker with vibration feedback and an LED status light; configuration and detailed results are managed in the Google Health app.Home Button (Rotating Crown) and Side Button
Announced—2026, April 20

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
SensorsOptical heart-rate sensor; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscopeAccelerometer sensor; Gyroscope sensor; Magnetometer sensor; Ambient light sensor; Optical heart rate sensor; Barometer sensor; Temperature sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; activity trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress and wellness tracking; readings are not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep scoreHUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking
Sports / workout modesAutomatic detection for walking, running, cycling, sports, elliptical, rowing machine and stationary bike; manual and app-started workout tracking is also supported.Multiple sports and workout modes
Training & outdoor featuresLive 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.Dual-band GNSS and route-based outdoor tracking
Safety & emergency features—Safety features depend on paired phone, market and setup
Diving / depth features—Not rated for diving

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Battery lifeUp to 7 daysUp to 10 days light use; 7 days typical use; 4 days with AOD
ChargingUSB-C charging cableWireless charging
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 m5 ATM water-resistant; IP6X
Battery capacity—Li-Ion 471 mAh
Durability / certifications—ISO 22810:2010 5 ATM and IP6X; suitable for shallow-water activity, not diving

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 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
ColorsObsidian; Berry; Lavender; FogSilver, Black

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Vibration motorVibration motor—
Charging time90 minutes; 5-minute charge for 1 day—
Movement sensors3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth 5.0; Bluetooth LE sync—
Packing listTracker; wristband; USB-C charging cableWatch × 1; Charging Cradle (including the charging cable) × 1; Quick Start Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card × 1
strap materialTextile; stainless-steel buckle—
temperature monitoringSkin-temperature variation—
offline storage7 days of minute-by-minute motion data; 30 days of daily totals—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLE; syncing range up to 9 m; synchronization requires an internet connection and phone location permission.—
Positioning / GPSPhone-connected GPS through the Google Health app; Fitbit Air does not have built-in GPS.—
Health & wellness features24/7 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 trackingSleep 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 / notificationsVibration and LED battery/status alerts, optional phone notifications, Fast Pair on Android and multi-device support with a compatible Pixel Watch.—
ChargingMagnetic USB-C charging cable; 0–100% in 90 minutes; a 5-minute quick charge provides up to one day of battery life.—
Strap / bandTextile and polyurethane band with stainless-steel buckle; silicone small and large bands are also supported.—
ColorsObsidian 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.—
Case material—Aluminum alloy
Pixels per inch—347 ppi
Peak brightness—2500 nits
Release status—Available. Released 2026, April 29
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
Network speed—No
Additional hardware features—Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
Charging input—5V-10V DC/2A
Operating temperature—–20℃ to +45℃

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Operating system—HarmonyOS wearable software

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirHuawei Watch Fit 5
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling when paired

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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