Huawei Watch 3 Pro Review 2022 - Should You Buy it?

Huawei, Samsung and Apple are playing the BIG 3 in technology in mobile and smartwatches. When Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4, Apple launched Apple Watch 7 and SE, Huawei launched their new smartwatch collections: Huawei Watch 3, Huawei Watch 3 PRO and Huawei watch GT series. In this article we will discuss about Huawei Watch 3 and Huawei watch 3 pro.

Huawei chose the normal and Pro model split that we've seen operate so effectively across numerous product categories for its Watch 3 line. The Watch 3 is the less expensive variant, whereas the Watch Pro is more expensive but has a few more capabilities.

The Pro is larger, has a unique design, a longer battery life, superior location tracking technology, and is more robust.

Is any of it enough to justify the hefty asking price?

Design and Size

Huawei Watch 3 and PRO are all compatible with 22mm watch bands. Go Hemsut you will find some awesome watch band for Huawei watch 3 and Huawei Watch 3 Pro.

Dimensions: 48 x 49.6 x 14mm / Weight: 63g (excluding strap).

Options for 22mm leather or metal quick-release straps.

Waterproof up to 50 meters (5ATM rated).

The case is made of titanium and ceramic.

On the front, the standard Watch 3 had an exquisite design with rounded glass flowing perfectly into a polished steel casing. The Watch 3 Pro is a whole different beast. Yes, it's fully spherical, but everything else is flat lines and angles apart from that core casing form.

The same chamfered edges can be seen on the screen's glass lens, the bezel surrounding it, and even the strap lugs. It's appealing in a starkly simplistic sense. The metal casing is also devoid of luster. Because it's composed of titanium, it has a dull grey and brushed appearance. Possibly the best material for this form.

The titanium also has the advantage of being lightweight and long-lasting. It's a reasonable pick for a large-sized watch. With a case diameter of 48mm, it is not suitable for smaller wrists. However, once on the wrist, it does not seem large and thick, nor does it feel heavy. It's light enough to wear all day.

A basic circular black bezel surrounding the screen with traditional 24-hour index markers complements the classic, uniform grey casing.

Software and display

43-inch AMOLED round display

Resolution: 466 × 466 (326ppi)

0.0 HarmonyOS

The operating system is the major difference between the Watch 3 Pro and the Watch GT 2 Pro. It now runs HarmonyOS 2.0, which adds depth to the previously existent capabilities. Huawei has kept the design basic, merely increasing the text size to fit the larger screen - the icons remain the same.

Because the wristwatch is integrated with the Harmony ecosystem, it supports the voice assistant Celia - Huawei's answer to Siri and Alexa. To function, their Watch 3 Pro must be linked to the internet - either through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or the eSIM within.

Heart Rate, tracking, SpO2 readings, and breathing exercises are already well-known to Huawei and non-Huawei users. The connection with Huawei AppGallery provides programs that may operate on their own or as a companion to an already loaded app on your phone. There aren't many applications in the store now, but the service is still relatively new, so we expect to see more in the future.

The Watch 3 Pro can function without a SIM card, which is why Huawei integrated several functions from the Huawei Health app (which is required to utilize the wearable to its full potential) onto the watch, one of which is the Alarm. Another unique function is Drain, which emits a high-pitched noise to eject any liquid from the speaker chamber.

Fitness Tracking

More than 100 exercise modes.

There are 19 'pro' tracking options.

Sensing of HR, SpO2, and temperature.

GNSS position sensor with extreme precision.

Barometric pressure, compass, gyroscope, and accelerometer are all included.

Garmin is perhaps the first business that springs to mind when you think about fitness monitoring, especially for running. However, Huawei has shown in recent years that it is quite effective at monitoring health vitals and tracking activities.

That has never been more true than with the Watch 3 Pro, which has every sensor you could want and understands how to utilize them.

Its SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) measuring feature may be programmed to run continuously if desired. It will drain the battery faster, but it is rather efficient and will not fully exhaust it.

Performance and Battery

Battery life of 5 days (typical use).

Magnetic wireless charger.

NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

Storage capacity of 16GB.

RAM: 2 GB.

There's no doubting that the Watch 3 Pro's battery life is the most appealing feature. Despite its full-color screen, several capabilities, and all-day health monitoring, it will last the whole workweek without needing to be recharged.

Given our experience, we'd say that's rather true. We'd go nearly a week without charging with the always-on display turned off.

It's easy to forget that it requires charging, which is a far cry from normal smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch Series 7, which need charging regularly.

When the Huawei is empty, it clamps quickly and securely into its magnetic wireless charging disc.

Final Verdict

The Huawei Watch 3 Pro is an intriguing offering. On the one hand, it's well-made of high-quality materials, makes an excellent exercise partner, and can run for over a week on a single charge. On the other hand, when compared to the platforms of Samsung/Google and Apple, it falls a bit short on functionality, which may make the price tag a little difficult to swallow.

With that said, there aren't many smartwatches that can outlast the Huawei Watch 3 Pro on a single charge and even fewer that provide the same depth and consistency of data when used to monitor running or other workout activities.

In some ways, it straddles the worlds of Garmin and Samsung, delivering something in the middle, a mix of fitness and style, which isn't a terrible place to be.

Overall the watch looks fantastic, feels like a high-quality wristwatch, works well, and provides long-awaited enhancements to the Huawei ecosystem. That's why it's so expensive: the Classic model with a leather strap costs £499, while the Titanium model we had cost £599.

Deals in other European nations are even more enticing: when buying the Watch 3 Pro at full price, Huawei will toss in a pair of Freebuds for free, as well as discounts on a slew of other smart devices and a trade-in in certain countries. With these discounts, the Huawei Watch 3 Pro is a steal.