Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm Unboxing and First Impressions

We recently received the Huawei Watch GT 3 for review and here are is our unboxing and first impression of the new wearable.

Watch GT 3

Huawei has just launched the Watch GT 3 series. We managed to snag the 46mm for review and in this article, we will run you through our unboxing experience.

But first, let us run down the specs. It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED color touch screen, an unspecified SoC, 4MB RAM, 4GB of storage, 455mAh battery with quick charge, and a stainless steel case with 5ATM water resistance.

In the Philippines, the 46mm is priced at PHP 12,999.

Is it worth the price tag? 

Let's find out!

Unboxing/Accessories

Outer packaging

The Watch GT 3 46mm comes in a black box with hints of gold, a render of the watch, printed regulatory information and specs.

Box inclusions

Inside the box, is the Watch GT 3, wireless charging cradle, and documentation. There are no extra straps for longer sizes included tho.

Build Quality/Design

Case top and bottom

At first glance, the Watch GT 3 looks like a more polished version of the previous Watch GT 2. The case body is made of stainless steel while the bottom is made of plastic that holds the sensors. On top of the case is the touch screen with a glass panel.

Thematerials used make it solid to touch while making it lightweight. The fit and finish of the metal case and metal buckle are superb.

Left and right sides

On the left side of the case is a smooth finish while on the right side is the crown and the main button. The crown rotates smoothly and can be pressed as another button.

Strap outer and inner sides

The strap can easily be removed to be washed or replaced. It is made of a malleable rubber that is lightweight and soft to the touch.

The buckle is made of stainless steel which adds to the premium look and feel of the wearable.

Bright and vibrant screen

It uses a 1.43-inch 2.5D AMOLED color touch display. 

The 46mm watch measures 45.9 x 45.9 x 11 mm and weighs 42.6 grams without the straps.

Initial set-up is easy and straightforward. However, you will need to download the Huawei Health app. It is available for Android 6.0 or later, iOS 9.0 or later, and HarmonyOS 2.0 or later.

During the initial set-up, we immediately noticed the responsiveness and accuracy of the touch screen.

Huawei says that the key features of the Watch GT 3 are the all-day blood oxygen monitoring (which is rare in 2021), long battery life, and advanced health-focused software features. The company says that the bigger 46mm can last as long as 14-days.

Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm Specs

Display: 1.43-inch (46mm) AMOLED colour touch screen
RAM: 32MB
ROM: 4GB
Battery: 455mAh w/ wireless quick charge
OS: HarmonyOS 2 or later, Android 6.0 or later, iOS 9.0 or later
Connectivity: Bluetooth, GPS Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Optical heart rate, Air Pressure, Temperature sensors
Others: 5 ATM water resistance, stainless steel front case, plastic rear plastic case, loudspeaker, microphone, Colors: Black
Dimensions:  45.9 x 45.9 x 11 mm (46mm)
Weight: 42.6 g (46mm)
Price: PHP 12,999

As of the moment

Watch GT 3 with screen asleep

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is looking to be a great premium smartwatch offering for people who prefer a larger 46mm form factor while having premium build quality, design, and long-lasting battery life. 

It is also compatible with Android and iOS, so you don't need to be locked in the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

We will be testing the health-focused sensors and software features for our full review so stay tuned.

For our review: Huawei Watch GT 3 46mm Review - One of the best smartwatches!