HUAWEI Watch GT 3 (46mm) GPS + Bluetooth Smartwatch (Black) - International Version

I have an iPhone, and lately it seems like Wear OS watches just won't work with iPhone. There's no app to make them work, even if you connect them to Bluetooth (I've tried the Merge app side loaded to a Pixel Watch, but it doesn't yet work). I also tried a Galaxy Watch 6 with no luck. I don't like the way Apple Watches look, and they are expensive!This watch, on the other hand, has a bigger and brighter display than the Pixel Watch. Plus the battery life is unreal for an always-on display watch - I can get 4 days out of it easily. It charges quickly. I can get all my notifications, phone calls can be answered on the watch itself. It doesn't run WearOS, so you are stuck with the apps it has on it, as well as the watch faces, but there are many attractive watch faces. Not as customizable as if I were using it with an Android, but still a good iPhone companion nonetheless.

I used my GT 2 smartwatch with an android and iOS phone as my daily driver for a little over 2 years. I loved it. It was easily the best smartwatch I've used. It still worked just fine up until recently, when I ended up damaging it through hot water exposure (using in a hot tub and the gasket must've finally failed).Thankfully, Huawei's GT 3 was just released so I decided to purchase it (spent a day revisiting the Apple Watch but the battery life on their $750+ model still was only at ~36 hours which is unacceptable for a smartwatch, Samsung's watches are just as bad).As for the design of the watch, the removal of the bottom watch scroll wheel was a welcome choice as I've seen other GT 2 watches lose theirs from hitting the bottom on a railing or wall. The watch is fairly similar though for the most part as far as build quality and design goes. The watch uses fully wireless charging though now so you don't have to worry about the metal charging ports rusting or not connecting to the charger anymore. This was a lovely change.The battery performs about the same as the GT 2 though some of the new features such as continuous temperature tracking do eat up the battery life. I have to charge it every 5-7 days on average which for me is perfect (I charged my GT 2 about every 7 days). Granted I don't have an always on display but for me this is mainly a fitness tracker and notification checker. For those interested in a smartwatch that replaces your phone you'll need to seek out one of the other smartwatches from the major US brands that dies in ~16 hours.Returning to one of the issues with this watch, regarding the Huawei data collection and trade disputes currently going on, you must choose which intelligence agency you want harvesting your data. Do you want a domestic intelligence agency archiving your personal data or would you prefer a foreign intelligence agency archiving your personal data? For me the choice seems obvious.The unfortunate aspect of this pressure from American megacorporations on competitive foreign megacorporations is that the abilities on the iOS Huawei Health app and the watch itself are severely restricted. Some of the customized watchfaces that Huawei phone users have access to or music playback features are completely unavailable to U.S. Huawei users (and other Five Eyes Intel nation-state users).With the charged economic and political climate in the US this watch may be further restricted or eventually banned so bear that in mind.Still, with all of the uncertainty around Huawei products working in the US and the restricted features, it's still one of if not the best smartwatch on the market (the only other near competitor is the Apple Watch Ultra for the ECG tracking accuracy and slightly improved battery life).

Good:App works with Iphone.Calls work on Iphone.Watch battery life is great. I get 3 days or more.Style and look is great.Easy to use and operate.The sleep data presentation is great.Bad:Can't upload music to watch from Iphone. (android only)Sleep tracking is just ok. The apple watch is better.I have tried several other non apple watches and they are all flops or way to expensive. This is the only one I did not return. Keep in mind I am Apple person and old school (50+).If you want something that works and is more like a watch try this.

It looks great and is accurate in all aspects. Battery life is less than claimed but I use it full on. With aod during 2 hr swim, gps at least an hour a day, spo and other metrics 24/7 I'm still get three days. (I talked to Huawei and that's normal. ) The 10 day+ battery is if you just use it as a smartwatch. Screen is clear and hr moniters during swimming. I haven't discovered all the functions yet but this is the solid , good looking, well built, reliable smartchwatch I was looking for.

Really nice looking watch. But stopped working after 6 months. It just wouldn’t charge anymore.

I love this watch. It is a bit of a hassle registering it in the US, but worth jumping through the hoops. Register it in the UK and not Canada. For whatever reason when registering it in Canada it doesn't allow downloading new watch faces from the internet and you will be stuck with what comes stock. Registering in the UK fixed that. The battery life on this watch is insane! We're talking 10+ days with all the features on. Suck on that Apple Watch! Heart tracking is super accurate for a smart watch. Not to mention it just looks nice on the wrist.

It tracks walking and exercise really well. Need to try the sleep function tonight. Overall gorgeous. Defenitley a mens watch. Need to download the huawei app first then download the huawei health app. Little bit annoying.

Bought it a year ago , was happy with everything. Just recently the watch started to get hot and turn itself off . Now I can’t even keep it on for more than 10 seconds without it turning off . Don’t waste your time