The Huawei Watch GT 3 is a connected watch that works under Harmonyos.Discover our test and what we thought about it.

Huawei is developing its Ecosystem under Harmonyos with a new watch with strong potential.What really is the Huawei Watch GT 3 worth with this new operating system and how does it behave with an Android smartphone?(Not sponsored test)

Huawei Watch GT 3 - A fine and elegant watch

The Huawei Watch GT 3 exists in two sizes 46mm and 42mm.We tested the smallest of both.Both have finishes worthy of a high -end watch but the 42mm is much finer.

The screen is surrounded by a metal dial reminiscent of the shape of traditional watchmaking watches.It is dressed in two buttons on the side.The first is flat and the second is a large rotary wheel.

The latter is used to navigate without using the touch screen.Huawei shifted this button up so that it does not bother the wrist movements.

This metal case serves as a support for a beautiful 1.43 inch Amoled screen.We have a space to navigate and we do not break our eyes to decipher what is on it.

She remains discreet despite the size of this slab thanks to a sleek design.This model does not have a ring and the edges of the slab are curved.It is very suitable for small wrists.

The quality is also there with bright colors and a high level of brightness which allows it to be used outdoors without problem.

Installation and ergonomics

Devoid of the Google Play Store, you will have to go through the Huawei App Gallery.The operation is fast and painless.We first download the Huawei Gallery app then Huawei Health.

You can pair the watch manually or via a flash code (the flash code works better with a Huawei smartphone).

Then connect with your Huawei account and a security code will be sent to you to associate the watch.The Watch GT 3 is ready to use.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 turns under Harmony OS.The operating system evolves in the right direction.It is clear, simple and very pleasant to use.The interface offers different navigation modes.

By dragging the screen to the right, you access personalized cards that display different data such as heart rate, number of steps, weather, etc..They can be changed as needed.A downstream sliding gives access to notifications and a sliding to the left with recently open apps.

The second alternative is navigation using the wheel.It gives access to an easily identifiable icon of icon which brings together all the watch apps.A small wheel and they grow to be more easily reaching.It also serves to scroll through the menus of each app without touching the screen.

Sport and health

Huawei has focused on the health aspect.The Watch GT 3 is inseparable from the Huawei Health app.The watch acts as a personal coach by monitoring you permanently.It raises in real time different constants to carry out precise monitoring of your metabolism.

The Watch GT 3 is clad in sensors to measure your heart rate, your blood oxygen rate, your stress level, your skin temperature, the number of steps made, the calories spent, etc..It offers a complete surveillance table for your constants.

In this regard, she takes on a new heart sensor Truesem 5.0+ even more precise thanks to 8 photodiodes.The history of all this data is kept and easily available in Huawei Health.

At the same time, the watch offers 100 different training modes.Running, cycling, hiking, swimming, jumping rope and skiing, swimming ... you will surely find the sport that suits you.

The Watch GT 3 goes even further with personalized advice by analyzing the history of heart rate and other health data.These programs are intended to make you progress and improve your performance.

Limited applications

In addition to the health component, the connected watch accommodates different applications.For the moment, it must be admitted that the catalog remains fairly limited.We will remember Petal Maps, Huawei's navigation tool which replaces Google Maps.The app must first be installed on the smartphone.

It makes a second navigation application if you do not have a Huawei mobile.The navigation function must be activated so that the journey is displayed on the watch without having to take out your smartphone.

Remember to lower the sound where to cut it because the watch speaker is powerful.There is no other option available from the watch.In fact, the app is stored on the smartphone and the watch only benefits from a small part of its functions.

We will console ourselves with the bi-band GPS which offers a more precise geolocation.It shows its effectiveness on clear land but it has a little more trouble in town.

Another advantage of this GPS, the watch allows you to record its routes.Like the little thumb you will never get lost.The Watch GT 3 offers a mode that allows you to make the route upside down and come back to your steps.

Harmonyos compatibility

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is compatible with Android Etios smartphones.However, it will work much better with a Huawei smartphone.We tested it with a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 smartphone and a Huawei Nova 9.In the second case the user experience is much more fluid.

We will take the notifications as an example.The watch can receive it but impossible to answer them.The Watch GT 3 is capricious to display them if you don't have a Huawei smartphone.They arrive a little when they want then that with the Nova 9 everything is automatic and is done naturally.

It's a shame because Harmonyos is full of resources and the Watch GT 3 knows how to do a lot of things.For example, we can answer calls via the watch and even go thanks to its speaker and micro.You just have to enter your contacts in the Huawei Health app and have your smartphone nearby of course.The watch is not independent.

The music player is also interesting.It allows you to adjust the sound volume of the smartphone and go to another track.However, it does not give access to the reading list stored on the smartphone.

Another reproach, all Huawei applications are natively installed on a brand smartphone.With a device with another bone, they will have to install them which will necessarily make duplicates.

Competition autonomy

The Huawei Watch GT 3 can boast of having autonomy above the average.She holds 7 days.It is half as much as the 46 mm model but it still remains very above other watches connected with the Google services.If we take the example of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 spent under Wearos, it no longer exceeds the day.

That of the Watch GT 3 varies all the same according to its habits.A daily and repeated use of the various sensors, GPS or sports programs will decrease this autonomy but it is really difficult to exhaust it.She never moves away from 7 days.

What we think

Our opinion is shared.The Huawei Watch GT 3 has two faces.It is excellent as a health tracker with a panoply of efficient sensors and many options.

Occasional athletes and assiduous will necessarily find their happiness there.It recognizes a large number of activities and training is easy to set up.

We are more reserved on the watch side.The watch is compatible with iOS and Android but it gives the best of itself with a Huawei smartphone.The dialogue with the show and the applications is much more fluid.The lack of app is also always felt even if there is better.

It's a shame because Harmonyos is really very pleasant to handle.It's simple and clear.He just still asks a little maturation.

In the end, if you are looking for a chic and elegant connected watch with advanced sports and health functions, the Watch GT 3 is made for you.It's even better if you have a Huawei smartphone.Click on this link to buy the Huawei Watch GT 3 42mm Gold version at 369 € Follow on this link to buy the Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm Brown leather at 269.99 € or click here at 249.99 €