Huawei Watch GT3 (Stainless Steel) - Brutally Honest Review - iOS Compatibility - Should you Buy?
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Reviewing the newly launched Huawei Watch GT3, I have the stainless steel version, which is priced at £299, but you can also pick up a much cheaper active model for only £229.
The Huawei Watch GT3 is 46mm in diameter, watch case is made from Stainless Steel, finished in a shiny Silver colour. There are time markings going all the way round, with a tiny bezel in between and smooth ceramic finish on the back. So no doubt super premium build quality.
Runing Hamony OS v2.1.0 and this is actually a lighter version of the HarmonyOS, compared to what we saw in the Huawei Watch 3 pro. Huawei Watch GT3 comes with a beautiful 1.43” AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 466 x 466 and 326ppi but no gorilla class protection included.
The Huawei Watch GT3 is Powered by an ARM Cotex-M which seems like a completely new chip, but with only 32MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. You do have 1.5GB allocated to music storage, but for Android/Harmony OS only, iOS does not support Music transfer or Celia Voice Assistant.
In this video I have tested and tried to pair the Huawei Watch GT3 with iPhone 13 Pro, Pixel 6, Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 and Huawei P40 pro. Sharing all my thoughts and experiences in detail.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introducing the Watch
00:52 Inside the box
01:03 HarmonyOS
01:25 Features Watch GT3 vs GW4 Classic
02:31 Build Quality & Design
02:55 Full Specifications
03:17 Huawei Watch GT3 vs Watch 3 Pro HR Sensors
03:42 Few Side by Sides
04:23 Power Performance - Chipset/RAM/Storage
05:13 iOS Compatibility - iPhone 13 Pro
09:49 Bluetooth Phone Calls
10:11 Walk-though Features / Apps
14:31 Medical Grade Sensor Test
16:28 HarmonyOS Compatibility - Huawei P40 Pro Plus
20:27 Pros and Cons, Final Thoughts
Specs:
1.43” AMOLED Display
466x466, 326ppi
ARM Cotex-M
32MB RAM + 4GB ROM
2Ghz Wifi, BT 5.2, NFC, eSIM
GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, GZSS
HarmonyOS
Celia Voice Assistant
Bluetooth Phone Calls
Heart Rate / SpO2 / Sleep
Skin Temp Detection
Automatic Workout Detection
Battery Life: (14 Days)
Wireless Charging
Supports Android & iOS
Removal Straps (22mm)
5ATM Water Resistance
Stainless Steel + Ceramic
46mm / 11mm / 117g
#HuaweiWatchGT3
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You said everything i needed to know in 2m17. Good job dear friend. Cary on
Dude, it's an awesome review! The best I've seen! And it allows me make a decision about watches I want to buy! Thank you so much!
Hi, thanks for the review. Is it heavy to wear ? I got gt2 and it's heavy and hurts my wrist. I love the battery life but limited app capabilities. Won't show what's app incoming calls. I am wondering whether to get GT3? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
thank mate. the breakdown info helps me a lot.
Hello! Maybe I missed this part but can you actually control music with iPhone? I knowyou can't manage internal storage for music but can you control music playing in the iPhone? Thank you!
Excellent review! Is it possible to connect multiple devices to the Huawei Health app on iPhone? Hoping to be able to connect a GT3, GT2, and a Honor band 6 but only use one at a time, hoping to be able to switch devices on the app. As Amazfit has this functionality?
Big fan of Huawei watches I had the GT2 pro, I am considering getting the GT3 or the GT3 pro ,, but seen your reviews I am an apple phone user what are your thoughts?? It’s up against the garmin venu 2 ?? Which is best .. just got the Garmin and looks and feels wise I am slightly disappointed .. but not using it as of yet
How do you get longer battery life with the Samsung? Samsung only claim up to 40hrs vs the 2 weeks with the Huawei Watches.
Are the defualt watch faces in this version of gt3 available to the other versions of gt3 including the black one ?
love it! i dont care aboout connectivity, more of a ealth and sport monitor with killer batt life, so this suits me just perfect
Can we sync contacts from iPhone 11 to GT3? I tried to do so, but could not..Any leads?
Can you import gpx routes (komoot, wikiloc etc.) and use the watch as a navigation device?
What are the other two watches that are accurate for your heart rate and blood oxygen?
This build quality and battery life+ samsung w4 os and performance = perfect watch 🤝💪🏼
Hi! Why my iphone dont have that huwie app like yours and my app dont have watch face. I have iphone 12 its latest version but still dont have this app. They have different huwie app
I have a problem finding the app gallery to download the apps on the watch gt 3, currently using it with IPhone 11
I have actually not had this watch face problem on my iPhone. But I steel feel that this watch is for sure not working perfectly with iOS. I just tried HW3pro and it can’t show temperature on face.
Hello Thank you SO MUCH! for this very helpful reveiw Just purchased Huawei GT 3 . I have no watch face section on my HUAWEI health app?!!! I have an iPhone 11 pro max both app and iPhone are up to date. Please helppppp !!
Lovely watch but the user software and use is always hampered by some lag or another ....these watches are great s/h when there true price is -50% .....I would have thought by now anyone who brings out a watch at £300 mark would realise it has to be special, quick and well made x
@davidfrisken1617
2 жыл бұрын
You are paying for the materials and especially the sapphire glass.
My TicWatch Pro 3 GPS also doesn't seem to support Google Assistant Voice, so it seems to be an iOS incompatibility. Going to buy and Android phone to see if I can unlock some of the missing features.
Got huawei watch gt 3 pro - very happy 😊
There is a problem with Samsung Galaxy Buds live on iphone. You can't hear from buds if you connect with Galaxy buds App on IOS. Only you can use by connecting through blutooth menu. And no advantages of Buds. Only normal sound and Mic.
Thank you! You just saved me $275. I was just going to get it today to pair it with my XS Max.
Hi! I have some questions? The running screen customizables? supports laps? Any app to follow a GPX track? (petal maps or similar) Is it possible to charge the watch with a samsung wireless charging base or similar? (i have one)
@anosvoldigoat3351
2 жыл бұрын
First question I dont think so Second question yes it has petal maps Third question yes it supports wireless charging
I buy this watch { huawei watch gt 3 42mm} and i dont have app gallery in huawei health.....i dont know why.. Could you help me..?????
like the RAM would have any effect on the install and transfer
why this watch does not have reading for blood pressure?
Does it support the appearance of WhatsApp, email and other notifications through the iPhone?؟؟؟
Battery drain with the huawai health app on iOS?
Can GT3 pair with any ANT+ sensor?
Gorgeous as usual but Huawei drop the ball with that paltry ram issue.
So it won't play KZread, KZread Music, or Audible?
I've got the original Huawei Watch GT. Perfect choice at the time for me, cause it had pretty accurate hr monitoring, a nice app, doesn't look too sporty and cheap to wear all the time, extremely long battery life, small and lightweight enough for a slim wrist and lots of outdoor fitness activities, costs far less than the Garmin/Suunto alternative,... But now I'm curious what's out there after all these years. Maybe wanting to upgrade to something similar with more connectability and apps (wifi? faster bluetooth? strava? reading phone mssgs?) as well as music options (spotify). Seems like the GT3 does NOT tick all those boxes, and the Samsung GW4 comes pretty damn close. Great video, cheers.
@zepp5344
2 жыл бұрын
Hy i bought the Gt 3 few days ago ,and im impressed i really dont need spotify ,it has a lot of brilliant features and 14 days battery life ,i tried a few smartwatches i had the first huawei gt too ,wanted to buy the galaxy watxh 4 but the battery is very poor max 2 days in good ways ,and very inaccurate ,gt 3 is a real heartrate king. Note: dont use any device for sleeptracking ,keep away every EMF (wifi,bluetooth,4g,5g) device away from you at least when u sleep.Sooner or later u will get heart problems ,feel tired etc. This is a fact.
Does the AOD feature disables rise to wake function, like it does on Gt2/gt2 pro?
@asmrpauru1961
2 жыл бұрын
mine right now, only wakes if there a notification, but if not, if you rise it, it still show the AOD Watch face
Thanks for honest review. You saved me the trouble and hassle of buying it and then returning it.
@brianhengeveld4289
2 жыл бұрын
I got it now 4 days and its amazing.
Bought it in Poland for 160 pounds directly from huawei site, i used gt 2 pro, but i sold it. GT 3 is superb, faster, better health and exercise reactions and indicators. Recommend it for sure, especially now on improved harmony os 3. Great review. Thanks
@ChigzTech
Жыл бұрын
Nice price 👌
@ShadyRadaideh
Жыл бұрын
Moving from the GT2e to the GT3 How much better is it going to be ?
@godza4735
Жыл бұрын
@Dominik-dp7ww does it worth to buy it ?
@Dominik-dp7ww
Жыл бұрын
@@godza4735 100% i connect mine with iphone 13 and it is great
@godza4735
Жыл бұрын
Is it better than GT 2 Pro or GT 2 because gt 3 is quite expensive
hey, can i turn off Bluetooth in options?
a really really shame that gt3 does not come with wifi... only that miss makes me choose the watch 3 over the new model, only that 💔 i really really loved your review btw!
How about the call quality on ios?
How size for lug to lug this watch?
Can i install third party apps if I'm using non huawei phones
GW4 had not so better heart rate sensor accuracy compated to GT3 pro.
isnt it miss typed? you have 32gb of space, 4 of ram ?
Can u control music on iphone ?
It's no secret these watches perform efficiently within their own ecosystem. Samsung and Apple are guilty of the same.
@simdencard
2 жыл бұрын
Your correct.
@alexxela754
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so sad that they do that. They all should start to cooperate a little so we can choose freely.
@sdqsdq6274
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexxela754 its not they dont want to cooperate , the us goverment mess them up
@idontknowufanboy
2 жыл бұрын
@@sdqsdq6274 its about money too
@nirodimo4086
Жыл бұрын
I agree!!
hello, can you control the music of the iphone from this watch?, at least the music that is ongoing?
@ChigzTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe there is a music player built in.
Thank you and yes that answers it clearly concerning the compatibility with iPhone... 😀😀
I bought the mentioned device 1 week ago (42mm for my girlfriend) but she have problems with the battery. The battery lasts only 2 days! Do you think there is something wrong with the watch/battery?
@Hom3sicK
2 жыл бұрын
I´ve have a problem with trainings. An hour with GPS uses 18-20% battery. I sent it to warranty, they said it had a problem and replaced the board. Well it still has the same problem. As for daily use with all measures like heart, sleep the battery is just fine. Maybe turn off all the extra monitoring and test it.
For some reason I can't set Celia in my watch
Anyone here that's had the Gt2 pro and moved onto the GT3 pro notice a difference in readings on blood O2 levels. Had the Gt2 pro for 2 years and through the night etc it has always showed around 98 to 100 percent, sometimes a dip here and there, I've had the GT3 pro for 2 days and it's showing drops to 91, making me want to put the 2 back on lol.
Has this watch got any better Chigz???? After watching the review again
Are you sure about that RAM? Somewhere they write 3GB RAM
Watch faces installed and changed so quick on iOS.. no issues as mentioned in video. I used iPhone 12pro
@andiilmanalqadrim.9999
2 жыл бұрын
can u answer the call from ur watch? im still confused wheter its working on ios or not for calling and replying message...
@melaniemeza1112
2 жыл бұрын
I can answer the calls on the watch and it's paired with an iPhone, so that's good
@arifitriadi1744
2 жыл бұрын
@@andiilmanalqadrim.9999 bisa bro
@arifitriadi1744
2 жыл бұрын
@@andiilmanalqadrim.9999 gimana skrg mas?
@andiilmanalqadrim.9999
2 жыл бұрын
@@arifitriadi1744 gajadi pake huawei hehehe
Hamony OS v2.1.0 must be the issue then as i have the GT2 pro which works instantly. i dont use watch to send messages or listen to music. yes it is limited with apps etc, although i dont use many apps on my galaxy watch 4classic (which has rubbish battery now along with apple) all functions work as much as is needed as they are not medical grade. got to remember samsung. apple etc are £50 plus more. i get 7to10 days battery from my GT2 (this one maybe different, but does advertise the same) and my GT2 connects to my android device. took some fiddling to get the full experience, but is all there now, watch faces either paid for or free, plus other options available-not tried music.
Gt 3 pro have eSim technology?
Which one you think looks better? This or the gt2 pro.
@mindfortress105
2 жыл бұрын
this
Your reviews are great but you need to work on the audio.
Huawei GT3 ,,,,,battery life UpTo 14 days !!!! Galaxy classic 4, (3 to 4 days battery life ) ,,,I know which one I am going for !!! Battery life should be one of the important factors,,,I have a Huawei GT2 and love it because of the battery life,, I charge it (twice a month,and have my sleep and heart monitor on all a time, and I go running everyday) I will be upgrading to the GT3.
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
GT3 is a good watch, enjoy.
Watch faces is only your problem , but mine is instantly getting the watch face . No problem in watch face . Installing is fast and no blank watch face while we install
Huawei my favorite.
Well said ,Sir!
@ChigzTech
Жыл бұрын
NP
The nostalgia hearing Heartbreak by Vibe Tracks 😭.
Chigz, appreciate the brutal honesty mate. I subbed. But aren't MOST of the things you mention as justified criticisms of this Huawei not applicable to all Huawei watches? Inc the £500 Watch 3 Pro. I think most people buy the Huawei watches because they are the best looking in the business and offer excellent battery life. Which is achieved based on the fact that the functionality is somewhat limited. But you still get HR monitoring. Step and sleep counting etc. Other fitness related tricks. See what apps are pinging your phone. And so on. Take calls too.
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
It depends, because for the same money there are better options. HR and sleep is not enough. Any cheap fitness tracker can do it. But when your talking about £300 for a smartwatch, you better make sure your getting your monies worth for both features, specs and design. Also the huawei watch GT3 does not have mil-std durability and no gorilla glass. So if one hard knock smashes your front screen will you still feel it’s worth the money. More bang for your buck is required.
@nicolaskrinis7614
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChigzTech And the extremely short battery life in Samsung and Apple watches must be a feature, I suppose.
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
@@nicolaskrinis7614 As long as you understand, why Apple and Samsung have a shorter battery life, compared to the Huawei Watch. This video might help: Differences Between Smartwatches: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2GGwZqgnabdhqQ.html
The quantified scientist
The same functionality is available on any android phone. It's only when you connect your Huawei GT3 to an Apple phone where you then lose certain features. I have an Samsung S21and the watch has all the same features it has when connected to an Huawei phone apart from the Huawei voice assistant.
@takisxatzivasileiou5790
2 жыл бұрын
Does it has laud sounds in ⏰ alarm???
So there is no way I could control my spotify music through the watch to my iphone..?
Support wifi ?
i am an iPhone user, i need some advise on what to buy for their compatibility. is it GT2 or GT3 ?
@user-hf7sy9ej1x
11 күн бұрын
Did u get one
@miarodriguez776
4 күн бұрын
@@user-hf7sy9ej1x yes
I shall stick with my Huawei Band 6 lol cost me 35 notes and just as good.
ur video is amazing really detail and clearing my doubt to buy gt 3 on iphone better get apple watch series then
@ChigzTech
Жыл бұрын
NP, thanks for watching.
Thanks chigz, I'm going for the GT2 PRO, I believe it's still the best value for money 🤑🤑
@bazezikov15
2 жыл бұрын
Got it few weeks ago and it Does everything i need from a watch while having superb battery life plus looks great on the hand
@trombierte
2 жыл бұрын
@@bazezikov15 what are its differences compared to the gt3?
This watch is beautiful not gonna lie but it's lacking some key features.
Tip for all Ios users. First if u can, borrow friend's android, install apps over app gallery that u want and then unpair it and pair it with your Iphone.
Still no integration with music streaming services is a big turn off for me. I have the gt2 and it is by far the biggest downside. People don’t really download music anymore
Yes I use this watch with Huawei Health on Nokia C22 and I have no problems.
can i ask which do you prefer Huawei Gt 3 or samsung galaxy 4?
@ChigzTech
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the galaxy 4, better software, better health features.
i am so damn confused. it does have NFC but it doesnt work outside PRChina? is there not a tech wizard who can make it work, in the year 2021 after christ with an .apk? if i buy one from china, will that work seamlessly in europe if GPay is supported by my bank?
@bertl00
2 жыл бұрын
I have got a Huawei Watch GT3 42mm and a iphone 12. Why do I don‘t see appgallery on the watch? There is no way to install apps although you did it in your video?
Huawei gt3 or huawei watch 3?
Good looking watch planning to buy since i am using iPhone 12 pro max after watching 9 minutes I decided to not buy this watch .
Maybe a firmware update will fix these issues?
I guess I'll just stick with my gt2 pro, I feel like it might be better than Gt3 in the build quality area because gt2 pro has titanium body sapphire glass and ceramic back 🤷♂️
@TheZlantan1926
2 жыл бұрын
And it is also more beautiful
@alexxela754
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. It’s like the gt3 and gt2 pro was made by two different company’s.
@profpogi
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing I don't like about the GT 2 Pro is color. It doesn't match any of the straps I bought for it. Hahaha. Oh, My GT3 seems to have a shorter battery life. :(
It uses bluetooth to transfer watchfaces, that’s why the transfer is slow. Updates like firmware that are large take 30-60 min. But ALL updates and watchfaces has transfered and installed without any problem for me, got an Iphone 11 Pro.
@Shrief.elgendy
6 ай бұрын
How the watch is doing with u so far, do you recommend?
@Tilten
6 ай бұрын
@@Shrief.elgendy KZread keep removing my replys; but yes it's a good watch at the current price (1 5 0 eu ro). Great display, 8 day battery for me and very good sensors (except for detailed sleep tracking, perhaps).
@Tilten
6 ай бұрын
@@Shrief.elgendy search for t h e q u a n t i f i e d s c i e n t i s t
Hey i am able to download faces pretty fast something is wrong with your gt3 you need to bring it back to the store and have change
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
🤔
Where is GT 3 Pro review?
If u add kontakts i think u can call them from the watch. I tried on my old Huawei watch and it worked. Nothing i use, but it worked....
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but native support would be nice.
I am going for the hauwei gt3 pro. Have a samsung s21 and they work fine. Certainly better than ios from what I read
Wow, that is a shame... I was expecting the health tracking to be at least gold as their other watches, shame they haven't refined Harmony OS, Samsung did an amazing job with Tizen, Hauwei truly do have the most pretty smart watches out there followed very close with Fossil IMO then Samsung then Apple (don't like the rectangle look). Confused why they didn't make it work better on other android phones and iPhones, I thought they would care about expanding their weable market growth or something. I'm currently really enjoying my GW4 46mm 4G, can;t wait for the latest software update to reach the 4G models, the finally added the option where you can get rid of that stupid ambient display that obsucres everything before it goes back to AOD. Will you be doing a stand alone Fossil Gen 6 review? Thnx. Love your channel like usual especially when you do smart watches.
@ggp4961
2 жыл бұрын
Huawei having Healt fully developed for their system might be why
@flaviugalpeanu8879
2 жыл бұрын
huawei made their watches to fully work with huawei phones... you can pair them and use them on ios as well... that s a +.. everyone is thinking that if you can t 100% use huawei watches on other phones, the watch is bad.. now try to pair an apple watch to an android...no one is blaming apple for that.
@anosvoldigoat3351
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh the quantified scientist already told Huawei gt3 and gt runner are heart rate kings of android
@sdqsdq6274
2 жыл бұрын
@@flaviugalpeanu8879 the thing is everyone knows apple ecosystem , but huawei-e ?
@MarcoPolo82
Жыл бұрын
The Quantified Scientist is more reliable than this guy on this channel.
❤❤❤Nice smart watch❤❤❤
What is the difference between gt 3 and watch 3 ??
@fararrarara6769
2 жыл бұрын
gt is fancy fitness tracker, not a proper smartwatch like 3
I'd go with huawei because samsungs BPM & ECG isn't available in all countries.
For christmas my mom wanted to buy me a huawei watch gt 3 pro and when we were about to get it we realized that the employees hadnt even done anything to get the watch, for context here are the dates the watch was supposed to be delivered in. Ordered december 22nd expected december 25th Delayed from december 25th to january 13th And the same day she asked me if I wanted to get another one, she said maybe the gt 2 but tbh I dont even know what are the specs and thing it has, for example if it has specific sports, some sensors so I said maybe a band and she told me that I had to get something that wasnt cheap cuz my dad could get mad so we ended up getting the gt 3 and now Im thinking of buying either the huawei watch 3, 3 pro or the gt 3 pro.
Reply to text messages is available now on latest update watch faces installing is smooth though
Would anyone be able to answer a silly question of mine? Are there are watches on more budget end that would let you reply to messages (Android phone), compatible with navigation apps, control volume of music player, as well as be able to start/stop Strava tracking and have a bare minimum water resistance enough to survive in rain? I don't care about health measurement/tracking features at all. I just want a watch that would make my life easier when commuting. During rain I keep my phone in a backpack, so it is not very easy to reply a message, see who is calling or stop Strava tracking.
@daleycarter
2 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the Fitbit Versa series? I had a Versa 2, and I'm pretty sure it offers all the functions you listed here
Wow it was expensive, now I buyed mine with 144 Euro
Can u receive a call phone call and answer it on ios?
Hold on about the features: a scientific analysis was done on the accuracy of the features and the GT3 has superior accuracy of Heart Rate monitoring to the Galaxy Watch 4.
@ChigzTech
2 жыл бұрын
I had an early model, maybe a few firmware updates later, they managed to improve things.
Now possible to answer messages with quick replies or emoji.
Does this watch have wifi support?
You have to make a sub video to this one because with the new new update, GT3 can reply to messages!
@karotechyt
2 жыл бұрын
On iPhone? Or only Android?
34.6 degrees is considered "hypothermic". Not really "perfect". Pretty happy I bought the Ticwatch Pro 3 and not the GT3 Pro (despite the awesome build quality of the GT3 Pro.)
@darka86
2 жыл бұрын
on covid tests of temperature, i get a lot of 34, i even got 33,7 in different machines, so idk... if it is normal or not. xD
@simdencard
2 жыл бұрын
On the watch it tells you that 32 to 34 degrees temperature at the risk is normal and if your outside of that temperature you may have something health wise going on