The Honor Watch Magic 2 is set to be released later in December, it’s the successor to the older Honor Watch Magic released November last year. The Honor Watch Magic 2 is available in two sizes; 42mm and 46mm, and just like the Huawei Watch GT, the 42mm is a stripped-down edition of the Magic 2. It lacks microphone and loudspeaker which are present in the Magic 2 (46mm) model. In this comparison, we’re comparing the Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) vs Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm), both are respective lite models of the bigger 46mm models. We compare the specs and features of this two, so you know the differences.
Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) vs Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm) Specs Compared
| Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) | Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm) | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) | Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm) |
| Device type | Classic/Fitness smartwatch | Classic/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | Honor Watch Magic | Huawei Watch GT Elegant |
| Successor | -- | -- |
| Released date | December, 2019 | September, 2019 |
| Ideal for | Women | Women |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED Full color | AMOLED Full color |
| Display size | 1.2 inch | 1.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi | -- |
| Input type | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons | Touchscreen, 2 physical buttons |
| Always-on | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Dimension | 42 x 42 x 9 mm | 41.8 x 41.8 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 32.5g (without strap) | 29 grams (excluding straps) |
| Casing material | Stainless steel/thermoplastic | Stainless steel/thermoplastic |
| Strap/band material | Silicone | Fluoroelastomer, leather or titanium metal |
| Bezel Material | Ceramics | Glass |
| Strap size | 20mm | 20mm |
| Interchangeable band | Yes, 20mm | Yes, 20mm |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla glass | Corning Gorilla glass |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Agate Black Sakura Gold | Black Cyan Gold Gravel Beige |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | 16MB | 32MB |
| Internal storage | 4GB | 4GB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 LE | Bluetooth smart v5.1 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| NFC | No | No |
| Payment system | No | No |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | No | No |
| SIM | No | No |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | No | No |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes (Android) | Yes |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | Yes |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | No |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | _ | Yes |
| Triathlon mode | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes (15) | Yes |
| Safety tracking | No | No |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | mp3/mp4 | mp3/mp4 |
| Music streaming | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth music | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Huawei Lite OS | Huawei Lite OS |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin A1 | Kirin A1 |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-polymer battery | Non-removable Li-polymer battery |
| Battery capacity | 215mAh | -- |
| Battery life | Standby :10 days+, Mixed usage: 7 days | Standby :10 days+, Mixed usage: 7 days |
| Charging type | Charging dock | Charging dock |
| Charging time | About 1-2 hours | About 1-2 hours |
| Battery saver mode | Yes | Yes |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | No | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | _ | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0+ | Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.0+ |
| Companion app | Huawei Health app | Huawei Wear app |
| Voice command | No | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) | Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm) | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| Wireless charger | Wireless charger | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
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Honor Watch Magic 2 (42mm) vs Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm) Features Compared
- Design
- Fitness Tracking
- Battery Life
No doubt, each of these two is a fine-looking smartwatch. Whatever your definition of outstanding design is, compact, sleek, classy, sturdy and stylish – these two fulfill all the aforementioned criteria. We’ve two stylish, classy and sleek smartwatches. Also outstanding, is the remarkable lightweight design that makes any of these two a comfortable wear all day long.
Looking at the minor differences in the appearance, the GT 2 (42mm) is a slightly more compact device, it also weighs a little less than the Magic 2. Moreover, its near bezeless design leaves it with a more classy appearance. Although, the Magic 2 is slightly slimmer and sleeker, and its fine-textured near-flat calibrated bezel leaves it with a classic watch appearance just like a traditional watch.
In all, we’ve two fine-looking smartwatches with outstanding designs.
Each of these two is fitness-focused, better equipped than their respective predecessors to track your active life comprehensively. The innovative Huawei Truseen, TruRelax and TruSleep are all present on both devices to track your heart rate more accurately, breath guidance to help you recover from stress and are able to track your complete sleep stages (Rem, deep and light).
The multi-satellite inbuilt GPS system is also available on these two which enables outdoor activity tracking. Triathlon sport modes, training effect and recovery effect are also present on these two. Blood oxygen tracking has also been introduced to both devices.
Swim-heart rate tracking that tracks your heart rate while you swim is also present on both smartwatches.
The battery life of these two smartwatches is about the same. Each of these two has been tested to last about 7 days from a single charge. That’s impressive, and thus, makes any of these two a great choice for tracking long hours of activities.
Which is Better?
No doubt, each of these two is a fantastic smartwatch. Great timepieces with an outstanding design, comprehensive fitness trackers with impressive long battery life. However, the Magic 2 (42mm) with a slight better design is a finer smartwatch.
Our Pick
We go with the Huawei Watch GT 2 (42mm)
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