Deciding on whether to buy a product like HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic or perhaps SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic vs SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch

HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic specs

HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic
SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch specs

SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch
Type: Smartwatch

Type: Smartwatch

Functionality: – Health monitoring
– Read and reply to texts & emails
– Text alerts
– Phone call alerts
– App notifications

Operating system: Tizen

FEATURES

App store: Google Play

Strap material: Rubber

Health tracking: – Heart rate
– Calories burned
– Steps taken
– Distance travelled
– Route

Closure: Buckle

Weatherproofing: Water and dust resistant (IP68 rated)

FEATURES

Camera: No

Strap: Leather

Functionality: – Voice calling
– Read texts & emails
– Smartphone notifications
– Contactless payment
– Music Remote
– Alarm

Closure: Buckle

Health tracking: – Steps taken
– Calories burned
– Distance travelled
– Route
– Sleep quality

Voice control: No

Voice control: Yes

App store: Google Play

WATCH FACE

Buttons: – Button 1: Home
– Button 2: Fitness features

Ports: Charging pins

Size: 1.3″

WATCH FACE

Shape: Circle

Touchscreen: Yes

Size: 1.2″

CONNECTIVITY

Shape: Circle

Display: Full colour AMOLED

Compatibility: – Android
– iOS

Touchscreen: Yes

Phone connection: – Bluetooth
– WiFi
– NFC

Alert method: – Vibration
– Visual alert

GPS: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

POWER

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Phone connection: Bluetooth

GENERAL

POWER

Colour: Midnight black

Battery type: Built-in rechargeable

Box contents: – Samsung Galaxy Watch
– Additional strap
– Charging stand
– USB Type-C for charging stand

Battery life: – Up to 2 days (in use)
– Up to 7 days (low power)

Dimensions: 49 x 46 x 13 mm (H x W x D)

Charging method: Charging dock

Weight: 437 g

Charge time: Less than 1 hour

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

GENERAL

Colour: Grey

Box contents: – Huawei Watch 2 Classic
– Charging cradle
– Quick Start Guide

Dimensions: 12.6 x 45 x 48.9 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 60 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £229

Price: £279

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic or SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the products in the same category as HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic, which is the Smart watches category. Of these products the average price was £#DIV/0!, the most expensive was £ and the cheapest was just £. We then looked at the price of the in the same as the SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch, which of course the average was £#DIV/0!, top price was £ and cheapest £.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Huawei and Samsung, the average was £498.93 for Huawei, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £1499/£9999.99 and minimum was £59.99/£9.98

Price analysis of HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic

Price analysis of SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch

  • HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic
  • Complete phone functionality and health monitoring
  • Health monitoring / voice calling / reply to notifications
  • Compatible with iOS & Android
  • Water and dust resistant
  • Top features: – Stylish smartwatch with traditional watch aesthetics – Optimised for workouts so you receive accurate information – Connect on the go, check notifications, and pay for products Stylish smartwatchEnjoy the benefit and functionality of the latest smartwatch technology in the classic look of the Huawei Watch 2 Classic, featuring Android Wear 2.0.The leather strap is interchangeable so you can customise the look and feel, while the watch face can be changed dependent on your needs.Optimised for workoutsThe Watch 2 Classic continuously monitors your heart rate so you can track your health progress throughout the day. It even monitors your steps in low power mode.You can receive guidance and motivation from the watch when working out, and utilise the full GPS tracking to map your progress.Connect on the goThe watch displays notifications, updates and more, so you’ll be able to get the information you need quickly and easily, and reply using the AMOLED touchscreen.
  • Product codes: 6901443171613
  • SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch
  • Voice calling / voice commands / smartphone notifications
  • Contactless payments via Samsung Pay
  • Health & fitness tracking with GPS
  • Compatible with iOS / Android
  • Top features: – Receive notifications right on your wrist – Track your fitness with the built-in routines and GPS – Easily connect your SmartThings enabled devices for convenience – Personalise your watch thanks to a range of colours, straps and faces – Four day battery life means less recharging Receive notifications Always stay connected with the Samsung Galaxy Watch. You can receive notifications and calls right on your wrist so you’ll always know when your loved ones are trying to reach you. Ideal if you’re prone to leaving your phone on silent or not it’s not always in pocket. Track your fitness If you’re a sports fanatic, you’re going to love the Galaxy Watch. Not only is it stylish but with Samsung Health it will also track your steps, cycling, swimming and even your sleep. The built-in GPS will track your location and health across all of your compatible Samsung devices. Easily connect your SmartThings To keep you in sync with everything, the Galaxy Watch can be connected to all of your other Samsung SmartThings devices so your fridge, lights, CCTV and more can all be controlled via your smartwatch. Personalise your watch Available in a range of colours, straps and faces, you can customise your smartwatch to suit your style. It’s ideal if you want an original looking watch.Four day battery life If you’re fed up with having to charge all your devices every night, you’ll like the fact that the 42 mm Galaxy Watch has a four day battery life. That means you won’t miss any notifications, and you won’t need to charge your watch every evening.
  • Product codes: 8801643397715

What’s better HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic or SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch?

There are obviously a number of differences between HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic and SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £229 cost of HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic is closer to the expectation you had than the £279 pricep point of SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic and SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Smart watches as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



HUAWEI Watch 2 Classic



Rating:
9.47 out of
10