Amazfit Balance 2 vs Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Amazfit Balance 2 (2025, listed at $349) and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (2024, listed at $379) are both smartwatches, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Amazfit Balance 2
Wellness-first AMOLED — body composition, readiness score and offline maps for under $350.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Two-week battery in a titanium-and-sapphire luxury smartwatch.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Amazfit Balance 2 wins on battery life (21 days vs 14 days), weight (40 g vs 53 g) and price ($349 vs $379); Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro wins on water rating (10ATM vs 5ATM).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Amazfit Balance 2 leads 3 to 1, but five spec categories are only a starting point. Match it to your phone, your main sport and your budget before you decide, or run the free quiz to see how each ranks for your answers.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazfit Balance 2 | Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 21 days | 14 days |
| Weight | 40 g | 53 g |
| List price | $349 | $379 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 10ATM |
| Tracked features | 7 | 7 |
| Case size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking and running | everyday wellness, outdoor adventure and health tracking |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
Trophy marks the better value on the five measurable specs. Battery is the manufacturer's rating, not our test. How we score is on the methodology page.
Feature overlap
Both have (7)
- built-in GPS
- ECG
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- on-device music
- AMOLED display
- offline maps
- swim tracking
Only Amazfit Balance 2 (0)
Nothing unique.
Only Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Amazfit Balance 2 if…
- You want to spend less: it lists for $30 less.
- You want fewer charges: about 21 days per charge vs 14 days.
- You want a lighter watch: 40 g vs 53 g.
- Your main use is running: it is listed for that and the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Pick the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro if…
- Your main use is outdoor adventure: it is listed for that and the Amazfit Balance 2 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Amazfit Balance 2 only works with Android.
- You swim or paddle: 10ATM vs 5ATM.
Skip it if…
- • You have a small wrist (under about 160 mm) — the 46 mm case we list is large (check whether a smaller size is sold).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Amazfit Balance 2 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
The Amazfit Balance 2 has the longer rated battery life: about 21 days per charge against 14 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Amazfit Balance 2 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
The Amazfit Balance 2 has the lower list price: $349 against $379 in our database. List prices change often, so check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Amazfit Balance 2 and Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Amazfit Balance 2 or the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro?
Amazfit Balance 2: 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro: 10ATM is suitable for swimming and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating unless the maker says so.
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