Apple launched its new smartwatch lineup and, for the first time, it contains an affordable variant: the Apple Watch SE. Given its affordable price, the new wearable will compete with several other devices from other manufacturers. One of its main rivals is the OPPO Watch as it is in the global market with the Wear OS operating system based on Android. It has the same square-shaped form factor and similar features. If you need something more sport-centric, then there is also Huawei Watch Fit. Which one is the best smartwatch worth the money asked? Let’s discover it together in this comparison between OPPO Watch, Watch SE, and Huawei Watch Fit.
OPPO Watch vs Apple Watch SE vs Huawei Watch Fit
| OPPO Watch | Apple Watch SE | Huawei Watch Fit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 46 x 39 x 11.4 mm,
45.5 grams |
44 x 38 x 10.4 mm,
36.4 grams |
46 x 30 x 10.7 mm,
21 grams |
| DISPLAY | 1.91 inches square, 402 x 476p, 346 ppi, 326 ppi, AMOLED | 1.78 inches round, 448 x 368p, 326 ppi, Retina LTPO OLED | 1.64 inches round, 280 x 456p, 326 ppi, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100, quad-core | Apple S5 | / |
| MEMORY | 1 GB RAM, 8 GB | 1 GB RAM, 32 GB | 4 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Wear OS | watchOS | Proprietary OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| SPORT MODES | 5 | 16 | 96 |
| BATTERY | 430 mAh with VOOC flash charge | Up to 18h | 180 mAh |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, barometer, waterproof 5 ATM | GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, barometer, waterproof 50m | GPS, accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass, barometer, waterproof 5 ATM, SpO2 |
Design
My favorite design belongs to the OPPO Watch (especially in its 41 mm version because it is more compact): it has a curved display and it is very elegant. On the other hand, Huawei Watch Fit is the most original one with its rectangle-shaped display. But the silver medal when it comes to the look goes to the Apple Watch SE: it is similar to the OPPO Watch, but it has a flat display. Someone may prefer the Watch SE due to the presence of a crown instead of physical keys: it is a matter of tastes. In each case, you get a waterproof design with water resistance up to 5 ATM.
Display
Besides getting a very elegant design, with the OPPO Watch, you also get an amazing display. In its 46 mm version, the smartwatch comes with a wide 1.91-inch panel with 100 percent DCI P3 coverage and a high resolution of 402 x 476 pixels. Even the Apple Watch SE has a great display with its 1000 nits peak brightness and Retina LTPO OLED technology. Further, it supports 3D Touch with sensors that can recognize the pressure level of your finger. Huawei Watch Fit has an inferior display to the OPPO Watch and the Watch SE in terms of image quality, but it has a very interesting rectangle-shaped form factor that improves usability.
Specs & Software
The OPPO Watch has the most powerful chipset and 1 GB of RAM, while the Apple Watch SE has the highest amount of internal storage (32 GB). Huawei Watch Fit has the weakest hardware department and it does not need powerful hardware because it comes with a proprietary OS. OPPO Watch runs Wear OS based on Android, while Watch SE has watchOS. In terms of features, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE are actually better: the former is better if paired with Android devices, while the latter is better with iPhones. OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE have several preinstalled applications and you can download more through the official stores. Huawei Watch Fit has a proprietary OS and it is inferior to its rivals in terms of features, but it supports more sports mode and it is a better smartwatch for sports lovers. If sport is not your only priority, then you should choose either OPPO Watch or Apple Watch SE.
Sensors and connectivity
As mentioned above, Huawei Watch Fit is a better smartwatch for sports not only for its higher amount of sports modes but also because it has the SpO2 sensor. On the other hand, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE offer very accurate measurements, but they lack SpO2 tracking. With all of these smartwatches, you get a GPS module, but only the Apple Watch SE and OPPO Watch have cellular connectivity. Note that cellular connectivity is optional on the Watch SE and the OPPO Watch: you have to buy a more expensive variant in order to get it.
Battery
Huawei Watch Fit is the king of battery life as it lasts up to 10 days on a single charge. With the OPPO Watch and the Apple Watch SE, you can only get one day of battery life.
Price
OPPO Watch 41 mm is priced at €249/$300 in the global market (the price varies depending on the market), while Apple Watch SE costs €309/$279 in its base 40 mm variant. For the Huawei Watch Fit, you need just €129,90/$150. For everything but sports, OPPO Watch and Apple Watch SE are better wearable devices than Huawei Watch Fit. The former has a better display and design, while the latter has a more mature operating system.
OPPO Watch vs Apple Watch SE vs Huawei Watch Fit: PRO and CONS
OPPO Watch
PRO
- Wear OS
- Better display
- Two variants (46 and 41 mm)
- Better hardware
CONS
- Nothing particular
Apple Watch SE
PRO
- More compact
- 3D Touch
- Wireless charging
- 32 GB of native storage
- Watch OS
CONS
- Smaller display
Huawei Watch Fit
PRO
- Bigger display
- More sports mode
- SpO2 sensor
- Original design
- Affordable
CONS
- Inferior OS
