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Honor Band 3 vs 4 vs 5 – What’s New?

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Honor Band 5 is now available for order at various merchants across the world. It’s the latest fitness tracker from Huawei which succeeds the very popular Honor band 4 that was released last year. The new Band 5 is fitness –focused just like its predecessor and is well equipped to track your active life. But however comes with pulse ox sensor for more insightful sleep tracking. We compare the Honor Band 3 vs Band 4 vs Band 5 specs and features so you the differences.

Honor Band 3 vs Band 4 vs Band 5 – Specifications

Honor Band 3Honor Band 4 (Standard edition)Honor Band 5 (Special edition)
Honor band 3 specsHonor Band 4Honor band 5

ABOUT DEVICE

Device nameHonor Band 3Honor Band 4 (Standard edition)Honor Band 5 (special edition)
Device typeFitness smartbandFitness smartbandFitness smartband
Predessesor__Honor Band 3Honor Band 4
SuccessorHonor Band 4Honor Band 5 (Special edition)__
Released dateJuly, 2017October, 2018July, 2019
Ideal forUnisexUnisexUnisex

DISPLAY

Display typePMOLED
(monochrome)
AMOLEDAMOLED
Display size0.9 inch0.95 inch0.95 inch
Display resolution128 x 32 pixel240 x 120 pixel240 x 120 pixel
Pixel density__282 ppi282 ppi
Input typeTouchkeyTouchscreen TouchkeyTouchscreen Touchkey
Always-onNoNoYes
Customizable watch faceYesYesYes

BODY

ShapeRectangular/curvedRectangular/curvedRectangular/curved
Dimension43 x 16.5 x 10.3 mm43 x 17.2 x 11.5 mm43 x 17.2 x 11.5 mm
Weight18 grams23g__
Casing materialThermoplasticThermoplasticThermoplastic
Strap/band materialTPETPETPE
Bezel MaterialThermoplasticThermoplasticThermoplastic
Strap size210mm length
15mm width
210mm length
15mm width
210mm length
15mm width
Interchangeable band 210mm length
15mm width
210mm length
15mm width
210mm length
15mm width
Screen protection2.5D Glass2.5D Glass2.5D Glass
Water resistant/ProtectionYes, 5ATMYes, 5ATMYes, 5ATM
Swim-proofYes, recommendedYes, recommendedYes, recommended
Color(s)Nave blue
Black
Orange
Black
Navy blue
Black
Blue
Pink

MEMORY

RAM______
Internal storage______
Memory card slotNoNoNo

CONNECTIVITY

BluetoothBluetooth v4.2 LEBluetooth v4.2 LEBluetooth v4.2 LE
Bluetooth callingNoNoNo
Wi-FiNoNoNo
NFCNoYes (special edition)Yes (special edition)
Payment systemNoYesYes
GPSNo (connected GPS)No (connected GPS)No (connected GPS)

CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY

TechnologyNoNoNo
SIMNoNoNo
BandNoNoNo

NOTIFICATIONS

Email alertYesYesYes
SMS alertYesYesYes
Calls alertYesYesYes
Event reminderYesYesYes
WeatherYesYesYes
Third-party appsYesYesYes
Text responseNoNoNo

FITNESS TRACKING

Sleep apneaNoNoNo
Sleep trackingYesYesYes
StepsYesYesYes
Floors climbedNoYesYes
Heart rate monitoringYesYesYes
CaloriesYesYesYes
DistanceYesYesYes
StressYes____
VO2 Max.______
Blood oxygenNoNoYes
Blood pressureNoNoNo
Menstrual cycle trackingNoNoYes
Swim trackingYesYesYes
Under-water heart rate trackingNoNoNo
Preloaded mapsNoNoNo
On-screen workout modesNoNoNo
Triathlon modeNoNoNo
ECG TrackingNoNoNo
Preloaded sport modesYesYesYes
Safety trackingNoNoNo

MEDIA

AudioNoNoNo
Music streamingNoNoNo
Bluetooth musicNoNoNo
RadioNoNoNo
LoudspeakerNoNoNo
MicrophoneNoNoNo
CameraNoNoNo

SENSORS

PLATFORM

Operating system (OS)Proprietary OSProprietary OSProprietary OS
Chipset------
CPU------
GPU------

BATTERY

Type of batteryNon-removable Li-polymer batteryNon-removable Li-polymer batteryNon-removable Li-polymer battery
Battery capacity 100mAh____
Battery lifeStandby :35 days+
Mixed usage: 25 days+
Standby:14 days+
Mixed usage: 10 days+
Standby :14 days
Mixed usage: 5 days+
Charging typeCharging dockCharging dockCharging dock
Charging timeAbout 1-2 hoursAbout 1-2 hoursAbout 1-2 hours
Battery saver modeNoNoNo
Solar powerNoNoNo
Rapid chargingNoNoNo

CLOCK FEATURES

Time/DateYesYesYes
StopwatchYesYesYes
AlarmYesYesYes

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Control cameraNoYesYes
Music controlYesYesYes
Find phoneYesYesYes

MISC

Compatibility Android 4.4+
iOS 8.0+
Android 4.4+
iOS 9.0+
Android 5.0+
iOS 9.0+
Companion appHuawei wear appHuawei wear appHuawei wear app
Voice commandNoNoNo

BOX CONTENTS

Honor Band 3Honor Band 4 (Standard edition)Honor Band 5 (special edition)
StrapsStrapsStraps
Charging dockCharging dockCharging dock
Quick start guideQuick start guideQuick start guide
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Features Compared

  • Design

  • Nothing much has changed in the design with the release of the Band 5. It still spots same appearance as its predecessors, and AMOLED still powers the display on both Band 4 and 5 which is more interactive and lively than the monochromic display of the Band 3. The monochromic display is however easier to read outdoors.

    The Band 3 hs no touchscreen support, you’ll have to depend on the touchkey unlike the Band 4 and 5 both of which support touchscreen plus the touchkey button that makes navigation easier on these two.

    Band 3 has a slightly less display than the 4 and 5 which both have a 0.95-inch display size, same as the new Mi Band 4 from Huami/Xiaomi.
    Thermoplastic material has been used in the case of these three, while each of these is very lightweight that you’ll probably forget it’s on your wrist.

  • Fitness Tracking

  • Each of these three is fitness-focused and well equipped to track your active life which is what’s expected from a fitness tracker. With any of these three, you can track your steps, distance, calories, heart rate and even more advanced tracking like complete sleep analysis.

    Huawei’s advanced TruSeen™ 3.0 monitors your heart rate with very high precision which can help you manage your training intensity productively. 10 sport modes which include; elliptical, treadmill, indoor cycling, outdoor cycling, outdoor running, and indoor running are available to choose from your preferred workout mode.

    However, Band 5 comes with an SpO2 sensor that can track your blood oxygen level. This feature comes handy for more accurate and insightful sleep tracking which can help you monitor your sleep quality.

  • Battery Life

Battery life hasn’t change with the Band 5 as it has same battery life as the Band 4. And the Band 3 with a smaller display still holds sway with a slight longer battery life.

Although each of this three has an impressive long battery life that’ll keep you going for about 2 weeks or more on a single charge which is impressive and that makes any of these three a great choice for those involved in extreme workout activities.

Which Should You Buy?

Although any of these three will make a great choice for keeping tab on your active life as each is well equipped and has features to track your active life. However, the Band 5 with a SpO2 sensor is a more comprehensive fitness tracker that can give more insight into your sleeping activities.