There are three shortcuts for exercises, fitness monitoring apps (pulse, SpO2, skin temperature) in addition to the motivating Healthy Life app and activity, sleep and stress logs. The novelty of the GT 3 series does not boast eSIM support, as is the case with the Watch 3, and the conversation function is possible via Bluetooth connection. When you move the watch face to the left, a set of tabs opens: heart rate, oxygen measurement, activity, weather, moon phase and sleep. The 46 mm version with a stainless steel strap, combined with a curved AMOLED display (466×466 pixels) finally refutes the cliche that smartwatches cannot meet the needs of the classic wristwatch lovers. Guided workouts on the watch, with animations to demonstrate proper form, would be another welcome addition, and one we’re hoping to see in the future.

It took a while for the watch to establish a GPS lock before we began running (longer than our Garmin Instinct Solar) but once it did, the Watch 3 recorded our pre-measured course fairly accurately, coming up just a few meters short of the expected distance.Among the popular smartwatches that are not a specialized device for running, the capabilities that Huawei currently offers are unsurpassed, and in this context, the watch on Wear OS is far behind. The Huawei Watch GT 3 is cheaper, but you should not consider them as a “poor relative” of the Watch 3. The 'AI trainer' tool lets you set a goal and a deadline, and then creates a training plan that adapts on the fly according to your performance. The Watch GT 3 Elite captures sleep periods very well, even if they are separated by longer breaks, for example, for reading at night.

This is a great watch for most recreational runners, and the 'AI coach' is well implemented, but if you've got a long term, specific goal in mind then a sports specific watch from Garmin, Polar or Coros will suit you better (ideally paired with Training Peaks). These new luxury stainless steel straps for Huawei Watch GT 3 (46 mm) are beautiful, slim and sturdy watch straps that will give your Watch GT 3 46 mm a new, unique and elegant look. The watch connects to the Huawei Health app, which is available for iOS, Android, and comes preinstalled with HarmonyOS. The Huawei Watch GT 3 is a fitness-oriented smartwatch that looks great, and feels fast and responsive thanks to a new processor.

The crown, even in standard configuration, gives you tactile feedback, which, I am sure, will appeal to most users. There are new non-standard courses for runners, which can be added using an application on a smartphone.