Fitbit Charge 6 vs Huawei Watch Fit 3
Fitbit Charge 6 (2023, listed at $159) and Huawei Watch Fit 3 (2024, listed at $159) are both fitness bands, so the choice comes down to specifics.
Specs last updated · prices are list prices
Fitbit Charge 6
The most full-featured fitness band — built-in GPS, ECG and Google Maps on the wrist.
Huawei Watch Fit 3
Apple-Watch-style aluminum chassis under $200 — 1.82" AMOLED, GPS and 100+ workout modes.
The verdict
On the numbers we track, Fitbit Charge 6 wins on weight (23 g vs 26 g) and tracked features (6 vs 3); Huawei Watch Fit 3 wins on battery life (10 days vs 7 days).
Bottom line: on raw specs the Fitbit Charge 6 leads 2 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 | Fitbit Charge 6 | Huawei Watch Fit 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (rated) | 7 days | 10 days |
| Weight | 23 g | 26 g |
| List price | $159 | $159 |
| Water rating | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Tracked features | 6 | 3 |
| Case size | 36 mm | 43 mm |
| Display | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Works with | both iPhone and Android | both iPhone and Android |
| Listed best for | everyday wellness, health tracking and gym and strength work | everyday wellness and gym and strength work |
| Released | 2023 | 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 (3)
- built-in GPS
- blood-oxygen (SpO₂)
- AMOLED display
Only Fitbit Charge 6 (3)
- ECG
- contactless payments
- swim tracking
Only Huawei Watch Fit 3 (0)
Nothing unique.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Fitbit Charge 6 if…
- You want a lighter watch: 23 g vs 26 g.
- You need ECG, contactless payments and swim tracking, which the Huawei Watch Fit 3 does not list.
- Your main use is health tracking: it is listed for that and the Huawei Watch Fit 3 is not.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Huawei Watch Fit 3 only works with Android.
Skip it if…
- • You want a big, easy-to-read screen — the case we list is only 36 mm.
Pick the Huawei Watch Fit 3 if…
- You want fewer charges: about 10 days per charge vs 7 days.
- You might switch phones: it works with both iPhone and Android, the Fitbit Charge 6 only works with Android.
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2023).
Frequently asked questions
Which has better battery life, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Huawei Watch Fit 3?
The Huawei Watch Fit 3 has the longer rated battery life: about 10 days per charge against 7 days. These are manufacturer ratings; heavy GPS, always-on display and cellular use will cut both.
Which is cheaper, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Huawei Watch Fit 3?
They have the same list price ($159) in our database. Check Amazon for today's price.
Do the Fitbit Charge 6 and Huawei Watch Fit 3 work with iPhone and Android?
Yes, they have the same phone support: both iPhone and Android.
Which is better for swimming, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Huawei Watch Fit 3?
Neither has an edge on water rating: both are rated 5ATM. 5ATM is suitable for showering and pool swimming, but not for high-speed water sports or diving. Only the Fitbit Charge 6 has a dedicated swim-tracking mode in our data.
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