With consumers increasingly embracing a modern, health-conscious lifestyle, the demand for a device that seamlessly combines style, functionality, and advanced fitness features is at an all-time high.

HUAWEI's latest smartwatch, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, not only meets these expectations but redefines the standard for wearables. Lighter and slimmer than its competitors and packed with sophisticated features, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 emerges as a top choice for both tech enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals.

But don’t take our word for it. A host of leading media outlets put the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 through its paces, exploring its host of innovative features, impressive design and display, robust health tracking and smart lifestyle integrations. This is what they had to say.

According to the Media: All-round glowing reviews

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 received rave reviews from the media. Expert Reviews awarded the smartwatch with the “Expert Reviews Best Buy” badge, with a glowing five-star rating, calling it a watch that is good looking and comfy to wear, has an accurate GPS and heart rate monitor, and is packed with features. The magazine Wareable has also given the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 a seal of approval with “WARE Recommended” and a four-star rating, saying that “with good features, a slim build and a great price the HUAWEI Watch Fit 3 gets our approval.”

Meanwhile, T3 gave the watch a four-star rating, calling out, “with its affordability and compatibility with both iOS and soon Samsung smartphones, it's a compelling alternative to pricier options like the Apple Watch SE.” Stuff.tv, has given it a four-star rating and says the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 “elevates HUAWEI’s fitness-focused smartwatch, without forgetting what made the previous one such great value for money.”

Lighter, thinner, and fashionably square

HUAWEI has launched several revisions of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT series since 2020. Each generation carries the spirit of fashionable, lightweight design with a scientific approach to health and fitness management. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 continues this spirit with a design ethos that caters to the pursuit of a trendy appearance and innovative functionality that conveys an energetic and casual lifestyle.

Being ultra-light and ultra-thin at 26g and 9.9mm respectively, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 provides an exceptionally slim and comfortable wearing experience. Tom Morgan-Freelander from Stuff.tv praised the slim profile, comparing it against similar products in the market, saying, “It’s thinner and lighter than either a Fitbit Versa 4 or an Apple Watch SE, at just 26g for the watch body and only 99mm at its thickest point.”

It also comes with multiple strap colour and material options, with a variety that helps the wearer create a unique personal image. With its press-to-release "Link" design, users can quickly and easily change straps without any tools, adapting the watch to their mood or outfit.

This design enhances the watch's premium feel and fashionable appeal, offering consumers a stylish accessory to complement their outfits while providing advanced functionality on their wrists. Tom from Stuff.tv continues to share that, “It looks and feels like a more expensive model, even though pricing hasn’t actually gone up compared to the previous generation.” James Stables from Wareable added: “The Huawei Watch Fit 3 is designed to be unisex and slim – and it pretty much achieves that in style.”

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 also boasts a super-large 1.82-inch HUAWEI Hybrid AMOLED display, with 347PPI and automatic brightness adjustment up to 1,500 nits. The unique stepped design around the edge of the display also accentuates the size of the display, making it larger and making it “pop”.

This means that information like notifications, workout data, and your favourite watch face is highly visible in most situations, from workouts to meetings and beyond. Jonathan Bray from Expert Reviews praised that, “The screen is larger, brighter and sharper than you get with the Fitbit Charge 6 – I had no problem reading it while out on a run – and the UI is super responsive.”

Advanced fitness tracking, health and sleep monitoring

Next, let us explore the health and fitness features of the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3. HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 uses the newly upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.5 health indicator monitoring technology to accurately track and analyse workout performance. With the Activity Ring tracking your daily movement, standing and sleep progress, it comes with Smart Suggestions as well to help you move more to meet your calorie burn goals and complete your rings.

James from Wareable praises the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3, saying, “The Fit 3 really earns its corn as a workout tracker – and comes recommended.”

Diet is as important as active movement, and HUAWEI understands that. The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 delivers calorie management and the Stay Fit app to your wrist. It offers calorie counting, calorie deficit monitoring, weight control plans and calorie alerts to help achieve health goals. The app supports a newly upgraded diet library that covers ingredients, dishes, and packaged food data from over 50 countries worldwide, totalling over a million items. It changes the way on the concept of weight management, by promoting the balance between diet and movement.

When it comes to health monitoring, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 brings HUAWEI TruSeen™ 5.5 and HUAWEI TruSleep™ 4.0 technologies for precise health tracking. In sleep monitoring, HUAWEI TruSleep™ 4.0 offers comprehensive capabilities, providing more complete data to help users obtain a fuller picture of their sleep status.

Matt Kollat from T3 tested the features and shared, “I found the accuracy of the HUAWEI Watch Fit 3 excellent, both during workouts and sleep.”

Impressive battery life, wide compatibility and a host of smart features

When it comes to battery life, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 consistently provides robust battery life for lengthy use. It can support up to 10 days of battery life on a single charge, and a quick 10-minute charge can last for the full day. Tom from Stuff.tv highlights that “…a 10-minute refuel is enough for a full day of use, too.”

It comes with a rich array of smart features, with offline music playback, Bluetooth calling and support for a wide range of third-party apps.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 is also compatible across a broad range of smartphones, enabling users with various operating systems to enjoy a wide spectrum of features during their everyday wear or during activities, without compromising on experience. Matt from T3 praises this multi-OS compatibility, highlighting that “It’s also affordable and plays nicely with iOS smartphones”

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3: Competitively priced for a feature-filled smartwatch

The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 is competitively priced compared to similar products in the market. The overload of features such as long battery life, fitness and health monitoring, advanced workout modes, and calorie management functions, allow users to have a smarter way of living while having exciting new features to play with.

Even Jonathan from Expert Review raves that “It’s a cracking little wearable and soundly beats the Fitbit Charge 6 for features, looks and accuracy.”

In a watch that gives you 10x the fun with a 10-day battery life and that is compatible with Android and iOS, and at a price of only the R2999, it’s a must-have accessory. Get yours today from the HUAWEI Online Store or from a HUAWEI operator partner on contract.