Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 specs comparison
Both target users who want something tougher than a standard smartwatch, but they approach it differently. Ultra 3 offers the richer smartwatch ecosystem, while GT 7 Pro is lighter on apps but considerably easier to live with between charges.
At a glance
What's different?
The strongest database-backed differences, without pretending every different number is an advantage.
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
- GNSS type Dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a, Galileo E1+E5a, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC
- Phone compatibility Android 9.0+ and iOS 13.0+
- Diving Yes (freediving to 40 m; depth sensor)
- 1100% longer battery life 21 days vs 42 hours
- 9.9% lighter 55.5 g vs 61.6 g
- Ceramic case elements Titanium-alloy front case, nano-tech ceramic rear and sapphire glass vs Grade 5 titanium case
- Higher-resolution display 466 × 466 vs 422 × 514
Apple Watch Ultra 3
- GNSS type Built-in dual-band GNSS
- Phone compatibility iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later
- Diving Yes
- Satellite SOS Not available on the other model
- Cellular connectivity Not available on the other model
- UWB Not available on the other model
Both include ECG, blood oxygen tracking, skin temperature tracking, HRV tracking, on-board music, Bluetooth calling, a microphone.
Full comparison
The full record
76 specifications across 6 areas, with 30 genuine differences.
1. Design & display Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Release date
2026-08-05
2025-09-19
Physical size
45.6 x 45.6 x 11.25 mm
49 x 44 x 12 mm
Weight
55.5 g (without strap)
61.6 g (Natural), 61.8 g (Black)
Material
Titanium-alloy front case, nano-tech ceramic rear and sapphire glass
Grade 5 titanium case
Water resistance
5 ATM + IP69
10 ATM; IP6X; MIL-STD 810H; recreational scuba diving to 40 m
Color options
Yellow, Green, Black
Natural Titanium, Black Titanium
Display type
AMOLED
Always-On Retina LTPO3 wide-angle OLED
Display size
1.47 inch
49 mm case
Display resolution
466 x 466 pixels, 317 ppi
422 x 514 pixels
Display brightness
Up to 3,000 nits
Up to 3,000 nits
Display protection
Sapphire crystal
Flat sapphire crystal display
2. Battery & charging Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Battery
867 mAh high-silicon stacked rechargeable battery
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life
Up to 21 days light usage; up to 12 days typical usage; up to 7 days with AOD; trail running mode up to 51 hours
Up to 42 hours; up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode
Charging
Wireless charging
USB-C magnetic fast charging; up to 80% in about 45 minutes
3. Sensors & positioning No clear edge
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
GNSS type
Dual-band GNSS: GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, BeiDou B1I+B1C+B2a, Galileo E1+E5a, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC
Built-in dual-band GNSS
GPS
Yes
Yes
GALILEO
Yes
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Yes
QZSS
Yes
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Yes
Barometric altimeter
Yes
Yes
Compass
Yes
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes
Yes
Optical heart rate
Yes
Yes
Electrical heart rate
Yes
Yes
SpO2
Yes
Yes
Temperature
Yes
Yes
Galvanic skin response
No
No
Microphone
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Yes
Yes
Vibration motor
Yes
Yes
4. Health & activity Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Steps
Yes
Yes
Distance
Yes
Yes
Calories burned
Yes
Yes
Floors
Yes
Yes
Sports tracking
Yes; native running power; improved running and cycling modes; Pro Ski mode with maximum G-force data and ski-slope route guidance; expanded golf features
Yes
Sleep
Yes (TruSleep 5.0)
Yes
Heart rate
Yes
Yes
HRV
Yes
Yes
Stress
Yes
No
Blood oxygen
Yes
Yes
Respiration rate
Yes
Yes
Skin temperature
Yes
Yes
ECG
Yes
Yes
Blood pressure
No
Hypertension notifications (no direct blood-pressure measurement)
Body composition
No
No
Glucose
No (high blood sugar risk assessment is not direct glucose measurement)
No
Hydration level
No
No
UV exposure
No
No
Calorie intake
Yes
No
Hyperglycemia risk assessment
Yes (risk assessment only; not direct glucose measurement)
No
Arterial stiffness detection
Yes
No
Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
Yes
Yes
5. Smart features Apple Watch Ultra 3
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Smartphone compatibility
Android 9.0+ and iOS 13.0+
iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later
Operating system at launch
HarmonyOS
watchOS 26
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
Bluetooth
Yes (6.0)
Yes (5.3)
Wi-Fi
Yes (802.11 b/g/n / Wi-Fi 4)
Yes (Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, 2.4/5 GHz)
NFC / connected pay
Yes
Yes (Apple Pay)
UWB
No
Yes (2nd-generation UWB)
Cellular
No
Yes (5G RedCap and LTE on supported regional models)
Smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth calling
Yes
Yes (standalone on cellular models; via paired iPhone otherwise)
Smartphone music control
Yes
Yes
On-board music storage
Yes
Yes
Voice assistant
Yes
Siri
6. Navigation & safety Apple Watch Ultra 3
Fact
Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Maps
Yes
Yes
Offline maps
Yes
Yes
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS
Yes
Yes
Satellite SOS
No
Yes
Fall detection
Yes
Yes
LED flashlight
No
No
Diving
Yes (freediving to 40 m; depth sensor)
Yes