Updated October 14, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
HUAWEI vs METZ
Where HUAWEI and METZ differ
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 21 daysHigher | 10 days |
| Water resistance (m) | 50 | 100Higher |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Markets | AE, AR, AT, AU, AZ, BD, BE, BH, BR, BY, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DZ, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GH, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KE, KH, KR, KW, KZ, LK, LT, LU, LV, MA, MM, MN, MX, MY, NG, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PE, PH, PK, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TN, TR, TW, UA, US, UZ, VN, ZA | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €99.90 |
Same on both: Platforms (iOS, Android).
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Key differences
- Battery life is higher at HUAWEI: 21 days vs 10 days.
- Water resistance (m) is higher at METZ: 100 vs 50.
- Warranty is higher at METZ: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only HUAWEI offers Community.
- HUAWEI is available in 52 more countries.
- Products: only HUAWEI offers Fitness tracker.
- Health sensors: only HUAWEI offers Ecg, Hrv, Gps.
- Health sensors: only METZ offers Spo2.
- Markets: only HUAWEI offers AE, AR, AU.
- Markets: only METZ offers BG, IS.
Our verdict on each
HUAWEI
HUAWEI suits anyone who wants a watch, a tracker and a ring from one maker and cares more about battery life than about warranty length or live chat. Its watch runs 21 days between charges, which puts the brand at 4 of 23 brands here on battery days.
METZ
METZ suits European buyers who want a smart ring and a smartwatch from one young brand, with the METZ entry product at €99.90 and a 2 years warranty behind it. The trade-off is battery: the ring runs 10 days, below the smart ring field median, so value buyers gain more here than endurance buyers.
Score breakdown
| Area | HUAWEI | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Entry hardware at €99.90 sits under both category medians: €99.90 and €174.52. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.3A smart ring and smartwatch range, apps on iOS and Android and water resistance to 100 m in a small, focused catalogue. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0UAB Hiperfarma in LT, founded 2023, with support on email, phone and help centre. |
By the numbers
| Fact | HUAWEI | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 21 days | 10 days |
| Water resistance (m) | 50 | 100 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Also worth a look
Oukitel has battery life at 70 days, against 21 days for HUAWEI and 10 days for METZ.
Oukitel reviewSources behind this comparison
HUAWEI
- consumer.huawei.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
METZ
- metzcare.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | HUAWEI | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Smartwatches and fitness trackers | 9 of 41 | 7 of 41 |
| Smart rings | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HUAWEI | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Smartwatch, Fitness tracker, Smart ringCovers more | Smart ring, Smartwatch |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, Ecg, Skin temperature, Sleep, Hrv, Gps | Heart rate, Spo2, Skin temperature, Sleep |
| Legal entity | Huawei Device Co., Ltd. | UAB Hiperfarma |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Lithuania |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2023 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HUAWEI | METZ | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €99.90below the median | €199 |
| Battery life | 21 dayshighest quarter | 10 daysbelow the median | 14 days |
| Water resistance (m) | 50at the median | 100above the median | 50 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 year |
Median across 27 listed brands.
Pros and cons
HUAWEI
Pros
- Battery life of 21 days runs well past the smartwatch and tracker median of 11.5, and HUAWEI ranks 4 of 23 brands on that measure.
- One maker covers smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, where Oukitel's range is smartwatch alone.
- The watches pair with iOS and Android, so the handset you own does not narrow your choice of device.
Cons
- The warranty runs 1 year, while brands in this comparison reach 2 on the same measure, so cover is the weak spot on an otherwise long-lived device.
- Live chat sits outside email, phone and help centre, which leaves phone, email, a help centre and a community forum to carry the support load.
- Amazfit adds a chest strap and a smart scale to its range, smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, and HUAWEI's smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring has no equivalent accessories to pair the watch with.
METZ
Pros
- The range covers smart ring and smartwatch, so a ring and a watch come from one seller rather than two.
- The ring's heart rate, spo2 and skin temperature cover heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and sleep, and the apps run on iOS and Android.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so email, phone and a help centre are all available routes.
Cons
- Battery life of 10 days falls short of the smart ring median 14 and of the smartwatch median 11.5.
- The catalogue stops at smart ring and smartwatch, while Amazfit lists smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, so a chest strap and a smart scale sit outside the METZ range.
- Shipping reaches AT, BE and BG, and that list does not extend past those markets.
Who each suits
HUAWEI
Who it suits
- People who want a watch, a tracker and a ring from the same maker, since HUAWEI covers smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring under one roof.
- Outdoor and pool users, with water resistance rated to 50 m and GPS among the listed heart rate, ecg and skin temperature.
- Android and iOS users alike, since the devices run on iOS and Android without a platform choice narrowing the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Amazfit, with smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring, is the pick for anyone who also wants a chest strap or a smart scale alongside the watch.
- Runmefit, whose smartwatch and fitness tracker covers watches and trackers, suits buyers who want a leaner range than smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring.
- Oukitel, whose smartwatch is a watch line alone, fits buyers who do not need a ring or a tracker from the same brand.
METZ
Who it suits
- Value buyers inside METZ's shipping markets, who get a ring and a watch starting at €99.90 with a 2 years warranty behind them.
- People who want phone and help centre support rather than email alone, since support runs on email, phone and help centre.
- Swimmers and showerers, since the ring is water resistant to 100 m and reads heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature and sleep.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want fitness trackers as well as watches, since Runmefit lists smartwatch and fitness tracker and the METZ range is smart ring and smartwatch.
- Shoppers who want a chest strap or a smart scale, since Amazfit lists smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring and those types are not in the METZ range.
- Watch-only buyers, since Oukitel's smartwatch is a watch line and METZ splits smart ring and smartwatch between a ring and a watch.
Country by country
| Country | HUAWEI | METZ |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
| Bahrain | Yes | No |
| Bangladesh | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
8 of 80 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
HUAWEI
How long does the battery really last?+
HUAWEI rates 21 days on its watch, comfortably past the 11.5 median for smartwatches and fitness trackers in this comparison. On that measure the brand sits at 4 of 23 brands listed. A watch that runs past a week between charges removes one daily habit, and heavy GPS use tends to shorten that figure.
Will it work with my phone?+
The watches run on iOS and Android, so either major phone system is covered and your handset does not narrow the range. Because HUAWEI sells smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring under one maker, moving between a watch, a tracker and a ring stays inside the same ecosystem. Pairing details still vary by model, so check the compatibility line for the exact device before ordering.
METZ
What does METZ cost to get started?+
The METZ entry product is €99.90, a hardware price set against the smartwatches and fitness trackers median of €99.90 and the smart rings median of €174.52. Buyers working to a budget get entry level gear here for less than the typical price in either category.
How long does the METZ ring last on a charge?+
The listed ring runs 10 days, under the smart ring median of 14 and under the smartwatch median of 11.5. METZ ranks 13 of 23 brands on battery days, so plan on regular charging rather than a set and forget device.