HONOR Magic Watch 2 vs HUAWEI GT2: What's the Same and What's Different?

HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2, what’s similar, and what’s the difference? In this thread, the specifications, designs, prices, and main features of the two watches will be compared. Click for more!

HONOR Magic watch 2 was released on 26th November 2019, while the Huawei gt 2 was released in September 2019. Both smartwatches comes in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm. Though that was a year ago, both models are still pretty popular because of their fashionable design and competitive prices.

HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2: Design and display
Both HONOR Magic Watch 2 and Huawei gt2 have two different sizes, 42mm and 46mm. From first sight, the two smartwatches look similar, but there is still a few difference.

Firstly, the circular dials of HONOR magic watch 2 and Huawei gt2 are different.

Let’s start with the 46mm variant. For the HONOR Magic watch 2, you could see Tachymeter on the dial with some numbers, which could be used to test speed. While the dial of the Huawei gt2 reads numbers but unluckily we don’t know the meaning of usage of that.
For the 42mm variant, the difference is also obvious. The metal frame of HONOR Magic watch 2 is visibly wider than that of the Huawei gt2.

Image 1, 46mm version HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2, both in brown color

Secondly, on the power button of the 46mm version of HONOR Magic watch 2, you could see a red circle, while the two buttons on the Huawei gt 2 look exactly the same.

Image 2, 42mm version HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2, both in gold color


Thirdly, the Huawei gt 2 offers more choices to the consumers than the HONOR magic watch 2 and could better suit the needs of different occasions.

For each variant, the HONOR Magic watch 2 only comes in two different colors. It comes in Flax Brown and Charcoal black for the 46mm variant, while for the 42mm variant, only Sakura Gold and Agate black colors are available.

The Huawei gt2, for both 42mm and 46mm variants, comes in 4 different colors. The 42mm version of Huawei gt2 comes in Refined Gold, Lake Cyan, Night Black, and Gravel Beige. The four colors available for the 46mm version are Titanium Grey, Sunset Orange, Matte Black, and Pebble Brown.

HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2: difference in features

In terms of features, honor magic watch 2 and Huawei gt2 are almost the same but still, there are a few slight differences.

Firstly, after the firmware update, the HONOR Magic watch 2 both variants, support 100 workout modes, including 15 professional workout modes and 85 customized workout modes. While there is no news that Huawei gt2 also supports so many workout modes.

Secondly, the Huawei gt2 also supports the First Beat algorithm, which makes the data tracked from this smartwatch more comprehensive than the HONOR Magic watch 2. One example is Huawei gt2 could also measure the maximum rate of oxygen consumption.

Image 3, honor magic watch 2 in flax brown priced at £179.99 and Huawei gt2 in Titanium Grey priced at £199.99

HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2: Price of the latter is higher

When speaking of price, the Huawei gt2 is obviously higher than the HONOR Magic watch 2.

The Huawei gt2 46mm version in Titanium Grey is now priced at £199.99 and the 42mm version in Lake Cyan, Night Black, or Gravel Beige at £139.99 with the other choices in between.  HONOR Magic watch 46mm variant in Flax Brown is priced at £179.99 and the 42mm variant in Agate black at £129.99 with other choices in between.

HONOR Magic watch 2 * huawei gt2: Full Specifications

1. HONOR Magic watch 2 46mm variant specifications
Weight: 41g (without strap)
Screen type: AMOLED 326 PPi 454X454
Display size: 1.39 inch
Watch body material: Stainless steel+ Plastic
Waterproof: 5ATM
Colors available: Flax Brown, Charcoal black
Customize Watch face: Supported
Band width: 22mm
Sports modes: 100
Sensor:  Accelerometer sensor
             Gyroscope sensor
             Optical heart rate sensor
             Ambient light sensor
             Magnetometer sensor
             Barometer sensor

TruRelax Pressure: supported
TruSleep Sleep: supported
TruSeen Heart Rate: supported
SpO2 (CN Version): supported
Battery Storage: 455mAh
Charge Time: 2 hours
Battery life: 14 days
NFC: Supported (Chinese Version)
GPS: GPS+GLONASS+Galileo
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
Compatibility: Android 4.4 / iOS 9.0 or above
RAM+ROM: 32MB+4GB
SIM card untitleddailyuntitleddaily: no
Speaker: Supported
Microphone: Supported
Bluetooth calling: Supported
Connect to earphone: supported
Weather: supported
Alarm: supported
Find phone: supported
Flashlight: supported
Stopwatch: supported
Timer: supported
Remote music control: supported
Store and play music: yes, 500 songs
Chip: Kirin A1
App: HUAWEI Sports Health

2. Huawei gt2 46mm variant specifications

Weight: 41g (without strap)
Screen type: AMOLED 454X454
Display size: 1.39 inch
Watch body material: Stainless steel+ Plastic
Waterproof: 5ATM
Colors available: "Titanium Grey, Sunset Orange,
Matte Black and Pebble Brown"
Customize Watch face: Supported
Strap width: 22mm
Sports modes: 15
Sensor: Accelerometer sensor
Gyroscope sensor
Optical heart rate sensor
Ambient light sensor
Geomagnetic sensor
Air pressure sensor
Capacitive sensor
TruRelax Pressure: supported
TruSleep Sleep: supported
TruSeen Heart Rate: supported
SpO2: supported
Battery: 455mAh
Charge time: 2 hours
Battery life: 14 days
NFC: Supported (Chinese Version)
GPS: GPS+GLONASS+Galileo
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
Compatibility: Android 4.4 / iOS 9.0 or above
RAM+ROM: 32MB+4GB
SIM card untitleddailyuntitleddaily: no
Speaker: Supported
Microphone: Supported
Bluetooth calling: Supported
Connect to earphone: supported
Weather: supported
Alarm: supported
Find phone: supported
Flashlight: supported
stopwatch: supported
Timer: supported
Remote music control: supported
Store and play music: Supported
Chip: Kirin A1
App: HUAWEI Sports Health

The main features of the honor magic watch 2 and Huawei gt2 are the same, even the two smartwatches look quite like the other. But still, there are obvious differences in design and display to distinguish one from another.

Do you find more differences in HONOR Magic watch 2 * Huawei gt2? If you find something interesting, welcome to share with us in the comment section.