Better Than Apple Watch, Half The Price! | Huawei Watch Fit 3 Review

Reviewing the Huawei Watch Fit 3, now a fully-fledged smartwatch rather than a fitness tracker, with among the best battery life at this budget price. The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is less than half the price vs that Apple Watch (and almost £100 cheaper than the SE model). Yet you get far superior longevity, a gloriously bright and punchy screen and impressive customisation. Health tracking is feature-packed as always too, although you don't have any contactless payment action here.
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To setup your Huawei Watch Fit 3, you'll need to download that Health app and then it only takes a matter of minutes. I had it paired to my Android phone and working in no time. You can select a watch face from a wide and varied selection and change the cards setup, so your Watch Fit 3 suits your needs.
Exercise tracking includes over 100 types, while you can of course monitor your sleeps and everyday health stats. The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is absolutely a bargain for the budget price of £139, but are you tempted? Let us know your thoughts on this affordable smartwatch and Apple Watch SE rival below!
Huawei Watch Fit 3 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Apple Watch, but cheap. And good.
0:40 - Setup and Huawei Health app
1:45 - Design
3:26 - Display
5:17 - Watch UX
6:34 - Watch faces
7:12 - Notifications
7:43 - Mic & speaker, Celia
8:25 - Apps
9:41 - Health tracking
12:39 - Sleep tracking
13:40 - Battery life
14:31 - Verdict

[@btrue2day]

I don't have a Huawei phone but have been happy with my Huawei Smartwatches. For me the battery life is the absolute key consideration. I cannot do daily charging when i travel. too much range anxiety

[@HS-zv3mo]

Absolutely, I stopped using samsung watch 5 pro, i got huawei gt4 and I am so happy

[@takiebendjedda9797]

I’ve been watching you content for a while now. I’m a silent watcher but today I want to express how much I appreciate your content and the comedy you throw in there.

[@KevJDunn]

Thank you.!

[@dansundae7091]

Even you doesn't use any Huawei smartphone, but you may need to try any Huawei wearables, it's too good to skip 😊

[@MasterKoala777]

Watch Fit 1 user here, and it's awesome. It only has one button (defaults to main menu), which is great when the screen is wet and unresponsive. The addition of the wheel in the WF3 feels extraneous to me, since you can scroll using the screen. It's also an additional protrusion that takes space on the wrist. But, it might be a boon when trying to scroll in a wet situation. Love the GPS of my WF1, its sleep tracking, accurate heart rate monitor, handy stopwatch / countdown timer. I even use the flashlight feature occasionally, and it's very useful. I don't miss calls in noisy environments when my phone is not in my pocket, because the watch vibrates on my wrist. I can read SMS on it, quicker than checking on the phone. So much convenience in a cheap device.

[@hermanstokbrood]

Have a Huawei GT runner for almost a year now and love it. Before that a used a Honor band 5 for more than 4 years. It still works and even the battery life is still awesome.

[@lecrab]

On a serious note, I love my Huawei band 7. Great battery life, great screen, super lightweight.

[@greshonphicol4259]

What of music control

[@Adenotrypos]

Works fine for my android and iphone.

[@tjey379]

Best "Smart Watch " reviewer!!! You almost convinced me to start buying and wearing smart watches. Just almost.

[@paulconnolly-wv4py]

I might upgrade to this but my original watch fit is still working perfectly

[@pareklund]

Uncle Spurt reviewing a health device...Now I have seen everyting and can die in peace..

[@saturnblue]

I love the thumbnails you use for watches, it always looks like you are some kind of superhero holding up a high-tech Gadget that creates a shield to protect you from incoming bullets! 😁🛡️

[@scottd5705]

Thank you for this. I just ordered one from Amazon's UK site for delivery in the US. I really hope there's nothing I can't do function-wise given how much my government despises Huawei.

[@rumirules5351]

I don't understand how this bald man getting handsome by every new video.. maybe just me being a fangirl 😅❤

[@abdul_wahab0]

Didn't except to some have crush on him 💀

[@alexradu1921]

welp he reviews fitness watches, might as well test them well, so might have a healthy life I guess

[@Chaoticfromiowa]

For me its all about his british accent 🤦🏻‍♀️😜 i can listen him all day but his nails are bone killer

[@rumirules5351]

@@Chaoticfromiowa I agree.. the way he swears and all those stuff goes well with the British accent more than anything else 🤭🤭

[@dennisberceles7387]

hahaha maybe he's trying to hypnotize every woman's heart

[@islamulmustafa8437]

Could you please tell the accuracy of heart rate sensors....

[@mariusmarius4832]

Huawei is such an amazing company.

[@MythicSuns]

Note for anyone who doesn't like proprietary straps: if a watch gets popular enough there's a good chance a 3rd party company will make some form of adapter that will allow you to attach a standard strap (like a 22mm strap) to the watch. The only drawback with those adapters is that they can't really be built in a way that doesn't add length to the watch's arms (or whatever you call the parts that the strap attaches to; I'm a bit clueless on watch part terminology) but I've found this to be a minor issue in most cases.

[@blasebernard2916]

Can the gps track be exported in the form of kmz kml or the likes? Would be interesting to know the accuracy

[@MrRawUK]

No NFC payments is a bummer but i am rarely without my phone, so in reality it's no biggie. Great watch for the price. 100% not as good as an apple watch but for the price is a keen watch. Good review.

[@havencat9337]

i got apple and huawei watch! they make the best watches

[@KevDWZildj]

I've used & had no real issues with my Huawei Band 4, 5, & 6. I skipped the 7, and now have the Huawei Band 8. Only problems that I have with the Band 8 is that the touchscreen can be a bit temperamental if you don't tap the EXACT SPOT that the screen wants you to tap... And also, the sleep tracker is the worst of every Huawei Band that I've used. It's fairly accurate (when it works 🙄)... But sometimes it totally skips over times when I am actually sleeping 😴, and tells me that I wasn't sleeping, when i actually was 🤷🏼‍♂️. Was hoping it would get fixed wit a firmware update by now... But no such luck yet 🤦🏼‍♂️. The band you're reviewing here is a larger version of the Band 8, but with a few more functions. I honestly don't see it as being worth $100 more than a Huawei Band 8. I picked up my Band 8 for under $30 USD💵. Cheers!... Enjoy the channel & reviews 😁👍.

[@domenicovinci4678]

Really like your reviews. On a separate note, I'm trying to buy the watch with your discount code but it only add a discount of £0.89. Not really the 15%

[@aidanbrennan7389]

Great review. The coupon doesn't work for me. It says unavailable. I have the fit 2 and the sensors have received a top review from the quantified scientist. I need his review of the sensors before I upgrade to the fit 3.

[@Jason-do9vp]

It would be great if all these smart watch companies would offer a larger band size for those of us who have big wrists. Ordered the Honor watch 4, doesn't fit my wrist. Huawei/Honor have no options to go bigger, as do most I've looked at.

[@denotama]

As for the features on iOS, are they as complete as on Android?

[@d-vo]

Awesome video, i got one and i am gobsmacked how well it works! Beautiful bright screen, snappy with zero lag & build quality is impressive. Its a complete apple knockoff looks- wise but for $250AU - its an absolute bargain. FYI my crown works perfectly so you might have a dodgy unit. Health app is in the samsung store now ✌️

[@sebastiannegrus9007]

Can you double tap to unlock the screen or just from the lateral buttons?

[@ThorSpaceViking]

Love you too Uncle Spurt

[@bunieeee]

It's amazing how fluid the UI is, while my Samsung Watch 6 freezes and stutters between animations.

[@TheDoosh79]

Shame about the lack of NFC, is there something along similar lines that has that feature?

[@roseferoos3552]

I have huawei watch fit 2 it's awesome product 🤩💙

[@rafialamsyed123]

I love your vids

[@Kpap82]

I saw somewhere that this watch supports arithmia feature ?

[@iamjvmac]

I’m still using my Huawei Band 8. It lasts for 2 weeks before the need to charge. I would consider Fit 3 for an upgrade

[@richardnoble3989]

How well does the calendar integration work on this watch when connected with an Android (as opposed to Huawei) phone? I spotted the "Events - G calendar" app was installed on the watch, does this work OK? So far no reviewer has looked at this in detail!

[@DarrellGilmore06]

Would you compare thr Watch Fit3 to the Samsung Fit3

[@hakamy]

Do all the health features in the iPhone work, such as different heart rate, heart fitness, and all the health features found in the Apple watch, and work in the Apple application and not in the Huawei Health application?

[@MrRawUK]

It does not work in apple applications, It has its own app. If you want that then get an apple watch!

[@m.adityasantoso4267]

Is that strap huawei fit 3 same with apple watch strap?? Please answer

[@chiatlard88]

Hi does Cameraopus remote shutter from the app gallery work with Android phone? Can i see the preview? Or only one round button?

[@LuqueWhite]

Would you choose this or Xiaomi S3?

[@Grumpygrumpygrumpy]

this or the Redmi watch 4? I would love a comparison

[@shemmwaka9588]

Whats the device he's using to pair the watch?

[@Ithorian]

They only have the 43mm version? kind of small for my wrist

[@DrazenKlisuric]

What countries have Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis enabled? When I go on Croatian Watch Fit 3 page there's no mention of it so I guess it's not enabled. Is there a way to enable it?

[@feelypek]

Hi. Does the rollerblade mode track the route via GPS? Is it possible to lock the screen?

[@AM-qo3nx]

26 grs must be only the case, i have the huawei band 9 and it's 29 gr strap included

[@user-ci3fc4fo8s]

is there's any difference between connecting to iPhone vs connecting to android?!

[@alexandrgr]

Is it smoother than redmi watch 4?

[@karim_Abd_ELAziz]

Does the watch have a music memory inside it ? and thanks for the owsome review ..

[@lionett7064]

Another review mentioned it has offline music / upload music capabilities

[@karim_Abd_ELAziz]

@@lionett7064 that's good.. thanks alot.

[@rogersinclair6061]

304 songs

[@brodi4000]

Does it support trail running ?

[@hussamghrayeb3565]

I have the Huawei Ultimate and it is an amazing watch, but I was hoping that Huawei will keep the innovation in design and don't just become copy of Apple, I liked them because they were different to be honest

[@NAW32Nicoisme]

What about sleep tracker accuracy?

[@matkeyboard8054]

Huawei also have a good record of thier sensor ...

[@plunder1956]

It's slightly like my AmazeFit GTS2e. Which was chosen for the shape and battery life.

[@DexterHR]

Great review! 👍 Does it support offline music? Can I slap some mp3 on it? Thanks!

[@erickrowel18]

Yess

[@Huyndoan]

Darn the battery life is crazy

[@claudiubarbu4372]

Is it better in terms of heart rate accuracy and sleep tracking compared to the Watch Fit 2?

[@robibubble1656]

You'll never get that sort of information from tech spurt since he doesn't test those. Quantified Scientist is the only guy putting smart watches to the test in standardized tests. Those are by far the best videos on watches

[@kemosemo4671]

I have a problem with her that I linked her to the s24 ultra through the Huawei application and the alarm is also what connects to her and during the connection I can not design the mobile either respond or lock in the face of the caller knowing all notifications from within the health application of Huawei

[@137mati]

Can you connect it to Strava?

[@memoktc]

Can this control the camera on the iphone?

[@dafyddr8678]

Heart rate in colour ? Can't wait to use my wrist and see the colours fly !

[@GK-qc5ry]

Looks like a good product at a decent price. Can it play offline music or has to be connected to the phone?

[@lionett7064]

Another review mentioned it has offline music / upload music capabilities

[@mandrill81]

Looks interesting ,I have a galaxy watch ( free with phone ) but the battery life is so annoying at 24 hrs at best ,coming from someone who had a smart band that lasted 2 weeks.The battery life here seems better and makes it worth considering a swap

[@Hejkn]

I'm swapping, will update in 2 weeks.

[@Bill-ip9oq]

Can you compare it with Redmi watch 4?

[@Anima19879]

Xiaomi band 8 pro is the best band. Well-made, Gorilla Glass Victus, metal frame. Additionally, it has GPS.

[@NasaryZalmai]

Huawei is amazing ❤

[@danygunawan8549]

Does it have pulse wave arrhytmia analysis directly on the watch as in huawei gt4 and huawei band 9 ?

[@EpicSmasher2]

It does!

[@Renovatio2]

This form factor with Wear OS and I'm sold. Looking to upgrade my original Tizen Galaxy Watch 46mm but with no 3rd party app support I can't bring myself to do it.

[@user-vo8mz4zs4f]

Three very important questions 1) Has the vibration improved compared to the previous model? 2) Is the vibration of the Watch Fit 3 similar to the apple watch? 3) Has the ability to set more than one timer been added?

[@TakisEnjoyer]

Huawei Fit 2 were decent, but also super disappointing software-wise, bought them after hearing how they plan to support their OS properly with Store and apps and 2 years later still waiting for any decent app to appear there...

[@KaneNova]

Does it not support a camera's viewfinder with that 60hz display

[@Adenotrypos]

Might be limited to a Huawei phone as well.

[@adammroz9423]

I have Redmi Watch 4 and I'm interested in this one here... is it a good idea?

[@ivka-9569]

If Redmi is still working i dont see why you should buy this one

[@Cosme3389]

I just bought the Redmi Watch 4, half price with promotion (76€), but should I sell it and upgrade to this one? My use is mainly for notifications and monitoring of sports and health...

[@eksgearbox9757]

You should. just sold mine a couple of days ago to get a Huawei GT 4 but this thing came up and is a lot better than GT 4 if you're not looking into a longer battery life. Fit 3 is essentially a square version of the GT 4. The Redmi Watch 4 is nothing compared to Fit 3

[@jackgm6325]

​@@eksgearbox9757 Hi, could you tell me why Fit 3 is better than Redmi watch 4? I'm confused which one should I buy from that two.

[@jackgm6325]

​@@eksgearbox9757 Hi, could you tell me why Fit 3 is better than Redmi watch 4? I'm confused which one should I buy from that two.

[@PedroMMFranco]

Does it has Wi-Fi?

[@Mehmuemejmheafffffff]

Can i download apps in it with an iphone

[@maynulhasan324]

It has nfc?

[@S.I.A.R908]

you should review the ft8 pro. It is by far my favourite watch and takes after the ultra 2 from apple but cost me 40$ 💀

[@theashedone4658]

Can u store music like huawei watch fit 2 ?!!!

[@beatavanekova4443]

Hi I have read that in active version there is no NFC - is there an option that in next 1-2 years , Huawei will have payments ? Please

[@Jedbullet29]

Never gonna happen mate... Chinese and money laundering control

[@italianjob4947]

He doesn't work for Huawei you know!

[@Jedbullet29]

@@italianjob4947 Chinese government listening and recording everything... Yeah we don't work or agree with that

[@italianjob4947]

​@@Jedbullet29Ok, show me the evidence 🤣

[@jay11879]

Does Watch Fit 3 support "Tap Screen To Wake" function?

[@Getl0w]

Probably yes, Watch Fit 2 support that.

[@AceChina]

9:11 it has G maps?? 😯

[@theoyabu]

What is your daily phone?

[@carlosmiguel4756]

Yeah it's a shame it doesn't have NFC so it's automatically excluded for me. It's weird because some rivals around this price and even cheaper have NFC...

[@renserrevira9776]

HOPE SOMEONE CAN ANSWER ME... 😢 How much? can it download music offline or play music without phone. want to leave my phone while jogging

[@gregs937]

sapphire glass?

[@BuiltbyJay]

Which phone are you using to showcase the app in this review?

[@jerzemmanuel9458]

Nothing phone 2

[@kareemshaik9892]

Where has the matebook x pro 2024 video?????

[@CrankCyclingChannel]

Where has the Matebook x pro 2024 video gone?

[@Benpm2212]

I'd guess it was released on the wrong day and it should have been this one 👍

[@CrankCyclingChannel]

@@Benpm2212 other reviews out today I see. Will be £2099 when on the shelves in June.

[@klash5888]

I'm also eagerly waiting for this video

[@ivonikolov8709]

I currently have Amaze fit Pro3 which I've had for over one and a half years now and it is Great. After watching this review I am beginning to seriously consider the Fit3 but I have a Question which is: Does the Fit3 have One-Tap Measuring which is You choose the option then stand still for 45 seconds and gives You 4 Different Measurements namely: Hart Rate, Blood Oxygen, Stress Level and Breaths per minute?

[@johnagustin4723]

I got the watch fit 2 is this worth the upgrade?

[@TakisEnjoyer]

Doesn't seem like it has more to offer unless you prefer the design

[@user-wg4ny7xf9x]

It's just -0.85 £, not -15% coupon 😢 What's wrong?(

[@paulefc1971]

I do love Huawei watches, design and batery life are brilliant, its just a shame that 3rd party apps arent available, after all, we wouldnt want the Chinese government knowing how many Greggs sausage rolls i was buying via contactless payments, would we?

[@sarahkhan2310]

Huawei is the best ❤

[@madmike6942]

huawei and xiaomi has the best watches...especially huawei

[@scottjones9362]

Anyone know if it connect with Strava?

[@davidskyler1000]

This or mi band 8 pro¿

[@laviniagavriloaia7695]

Does it support Spotify ?

[@kchiasong1]

Magnifique

[@KHD1982]

Spotify or youtube music???

[@fashmo7]

No NFC option for bank cards or access cards 😢

[@user-ow2bn3hq7t]

cheers!

[@eykinhuang2076]

have a barometer and altimeter sensor?

[@marcinczyzewski5021]

Sadly no. So it's not good for going in mountains.