Apple Watch Ultra VS Huawei Watch Ultimate: Features, Differences and Price

The Apple Watch Ultra marks a new step in the “smart” watch sector by introducing new functions and features that put it on par with sports-focused devices from brands like Garmin or Polar. It was only a matter of time before other manufacturers came up with proposals that would rival the bitten apple smartwatch, and Huawei’s answer is the Huawei Watch Ultimate. Will it depend on Apple? We put them face to face to know their characteristics, their differences and their prices.

Features Apple Watch Ultra and Huawei Watch Ultimate

• Design: Apple Watch Ultra has a different design than the brand’s previous “smart” watches, with a sturdier case (titanium frames) and flat edges, while retaining its characteristic square screen. The Huawei Watch Ultimate does not look like a smartwatch: its appearance is totally classic; it goes unnoticed and could be a high-end “classic” watch. It is available in two finishes, the most attractive being titanium.
• Filter: The screen of the Huawei Watch Ultimate is circular and of the LTPO AMOLED type, with a size of 1.5 inches and a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. In other words, it looks great. The Apple Watch is not far behind, and Apple provides some additional information. East 1.92-inch Retina LTPO OLED, with a resolution of 502 x 410 pixels, a maximum brightness of 2000 nits and an AOD function. Preferring one or the other is a matter of taste, but it’s true that information is best consumed on the square screen of the Apple Watch.
• Processor: Apple Watch Ultra includes the powerful S8, so there will be no performance issues at all times. Huawei does not specify which chip is integrated into its watch, but the brand’s latest devices generally work quite well because the operating system does not need a lot of resources.
• RAM and storage– The amount of RAM in the Huawei Watch Ultimate is unknown, but its storage is around 4GB, which pales in comparison the 32 GB of the Apple Watch Ultra
  . Apple’s proposal has 1 GB of RAM, a configuration that is still sufficient to move everything optimally.
• Operating system: watchOS 9 and HarmonyOS 3.0. Both platforms have their own application store, although Apple’s is more complete and offers more interesting applications.
• Sensors: both clocks They have similar sensors.. Heart rate is pretty accurate on Apple Watches, and on the latest Huawei smartwatches it also offers good and accurate readings, so hopefully the Ultimate will too.
• expedition mode: Huawei Watch Ultimate has this mode, supported by the Five-system dual-band GNSS technology to ensure more accurate positioning. It also has continuous location marks and return navigation. watchOS 9 has also improved the Workout app and offers excellent data on Apple Watch Ultra, as well as precise dual-band GPS for maximum accuracy.
• connectivity: Huawei has decided not to integrate cellular connectivity in its Watch Ultimate, something difficult to understand given the price of the product and that some of their other watches, much cheaper, have it. Apple Watch Ultra has LTE, so you can leave your iPhone at home and go for a run or errand and still receive calls on your wrist, stream music, and more. (Requires contracting additional data rate).
• Battery: The battery life of the Apple Watch Ultra has improved compared to other models, up to 36 hours or up to 60 hours in low power mode. However, Huawei promises eight days with heavy use and up to 14 days with typical use.
• Compatibility: Apple Watch Ultra only works with iPhone, but the Watch Ultimate is compatible with iOS and Android. Of course, some functions may be reserved for Huawei phones.
• Price: the Huawei Watch Ultimate has an RRP of 749 dollars or 899 dollars depending on the finish. The Apple Watch Ultra costs 999 dollars in the Apple Store and authorized suppliers.

Huawei Watch Ultimate VS Apple Watch Ultra, which “smart” watch to buy?

Apple Watch Ultra and Huawei Watch Ultimate They are very similar in terms of purpose.: to be “smart” watches with advanced sports functions, approaching the dedicated proposals of Garmin or Polar.

However, the Apple Watch Ultra is a more complete proposition, even if it is only compatible with the iPhone. Yes OK the Huawei Watch Ultimate can work on both iOS and AndroidWith the existing Apple option, it is difficult to favor it knowing that its integration with the bitten apple ecosystem is very strong.

The highlight of the Huawei Watch Ultimate is its design. Users looking for a watch with a traditional look but with “smart” and sporty functions may find it a good option, since smartwatches with such a classic appearance are not abundant.

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