REVIEW: Huawei Watch GT3 Pro – The Battery King

The Huawei Watch GT3 Pro is part of the latest GT3 smartwatch lineup by Huawei. Launched in May of this year,  the new GT3 series is not to be confused with the slightly more refined Watch 3 Pro, the GT3 Pro is the slightly more rugged and sportier looking sibling.

The GT3 Pro comes in two versions – GT3 Pro Titanium and GT3 Pro Ceramic. Other than the differences in exterior combinations and pricing, both version shares the same functional features.

We’ve been using the GT3 Pro Titanium version from Huawei for the last few weeks now and have been impressed by a number of its standout features. Here’s our full review of the Huawei Watch Gt3 Pro.

Design & Build Quality

The GT3 Pro Titanium is by far the best-looking smartwatch to be released by Huawei. The titanium case has a brushed metal finish which brings out the intended rugged and sporty look. While titanium is not entirely scratch-proof, the natural oxidation of the alloy does indirectly reduce light scratches over time.

The 1.43-inch AMOLED was bright enough to display the time even when it was under a strong glare or the midday sunlight. The colours on the screen are beautiful and crisp, and it’s responsive to the touch. The crown, located at 2 o’clock on the watch, is placed strategically and it doesn’t interfere with wrist movements, unlike the designs which are placed at the 3 o’clock location.

In comparison to its ceramic counterpart, the Titanium version has a larger face of 46mm for those who prefer a larger watch face. While I didn’t get the chance to review the Ceramic version, the official statement by Huawei has stated that the 43 mm ceramic case is specifically designed for ladies which is an interesting take as all watches should be seen as unisex as it’s really personal preference if you like the design or not.

Performance & Functionality

As with most smartwatches in the market, the GT3 Pro is predominantly a wearable health monitor with notification and time-keeping capabilities. Powered by HarmonyOS, the interface of the GT3 Pro is not complicated and can be picked up by anyone, even those who are migrating over from traditional analogue watches.

The GT3 Pro performs just as well in the smartwatch category in comparison to its competitors. While there aren’t many new features on this end, the functionality of its features fits perfectly in the HarmonyOS ecosystem and the models which are still on Android. Huawei’s AppGallery is also available for users who are looking to download third-party apps to suit their needs. While overall selection is unfortunately limited, the apps that are available work well but we do wish for a native Spotify controller app for the watch.

Notifications and phone calls are easily accessible from the watch, and the audio quality from the phone call is acceptably clear on both ends of the call. While we can’t exactly type out the replies for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, customisable quick replies are readily available if needed.

The highlight feature of the GT3 Pro is its freediving and driving range mode. With a 30-meter diving depth capability (not to be confused with 5ATM which measures a 50-meter water resistance for swimming), the freediving mode tracks diving data such as underwater time, depth, diving speed and max depth – which can all be exported to the HUAWEI health app when the device is in range. The freediving mode also comes with battery life, diving depth and a dive time reminder. The driving range mode records swing data, such as swing speed, swing tempo, backswing time and downswing time.

At the time of writing this review, the current firmware of the GT3 Pro comes with these health monitoring features built in:

• Real-time heart rate monitor
• Stress monitor
• SpO2 monitor
• Skin Temperature monitor
• Sleep monitor
• Step, Distance, Climbing distance and Calorie counter

On the back of the watch is the transparent Nanocrystalline Ceramic cover which reveals a heartrate monitoring component which flashes green when activated.

In a controlled environment, I tested the heart rate, stress, and skin temperature monitor and they were all responsive.

The heart rate monitor was the easiest to test. The heart rate monitor was quick to pick up the changes as I increased and decreased my pace whilst out walking. The skin temperature was also able to detect the changes in the skin temperature after cooling down my wrist with ice.

Battery Life

This really has been the standout feature of the watch, for me and my usage patterns anyway. I’ve easily managed to get between 12 – 14 days usage from the watch on a single charge. It was lasting so long on my first initial battery test run, I thought there was an issue with the battery percentage gauge on the watch itself, it just kept going when I expected it to run out of steam. Given its high res display with 60fps refresh rate, multiple health and fitness tracking capabilities and overall solid Bluetooth connectivity, it really is one of the leaders of the pack when it comes to smartwatch battery life.

Conclusion

The GT3 Pro is a smartwatch that can be worn to any event. Both variants are extremely stylish and well designed and have all the basic functions required in a smartwatch. The sports activity mode and health monitoring features are accurate and robust enough for daily usage. Battery life on the GT3 Pro is amazing, where a single charge can last up to at least 12 days on normal usage.

Huawei Watch GT3 Pro Pricing & Availability

The Huawei Watch GT3 Pro is available from Harvey Norman, DID, Expert, eir, Mint+ and Tecca and is priced from €349 (46mm titanium body model) and €499 (43mm ceramic model).