Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 vs. Amazfit GTS 4 vs. Honor Watch 4 – What are the differences?

Buying a smartwatch, nowadays, does not have to be a very expensive investment. In fact, one of the qualities that the smart watch market has is that there is a model for all budgets. And, be careful, because that does not mean that cheaper smartwatches are worse. They simply dispense with some technological innovations, but they are not always necessary. In this article, we demonstrate it by comparing three models with a very affordable price: Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3, Amazfit GTS 4 and Honor Watch 4.

We start by telling you that all of them have the same screen, both in technology (all three have AMOLED screen) and in size and resolution. The Redmi Watch 3 and the Amazfit GTS 4 are also the same size, while the Honor Watch 4 is slightly wider. Another similarity they share is that none of them have integrated NFC (the Honor Watch 4 has NFC only in the Asian market), and that is one of the reasons why they are so cheap.

But what are the main differences? Battery life is one of them, as well as the variety of sports modes they have. In this sense, the three smartwatches are perfect for playing sports, it’s just that there are some that have more sports modes than others, and are more versatile. In addition, each one has different compatibility requirements, something that may be interesting if you are thinking of syncing it with a smartphone.

Do you want to know more about the differences and similarities between the three smartwatches? Keep reading our review!

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 vs Amazfit GTS 4 vs Honor Watch 4 – Comparative table

In the following table, you will find the most important features of the three smart watches we have analyzed. This way, you will be able to know which of the three best meets your needs:

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Design and screen: very linear

When it comes to the aesthetics of smartwatches, the truth is that there are not many differences that we see. In fact, the three watches have a very similar design, since in all three cases we see a square screen, with AMOLED technology and 1.75 inches. They also share the same resolution, so, as far as the screen is concerned, it is not an element that will help us make a decision, since it is the same in all three cases.

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 and the Amazfit GTS 4 are exactly the same size, while the Honor Watch 4 is a little wider, although the difference is barely noticeable, to be honest. Basically, the Honor Watch 4 is designed for people with a slightly thicker wrist, but we cannot say that it is a relevant change.

Battery life: variable

A priori, we might think that, since these are three smartwatches of the same size, there would not be many differences in terms of battery life. If we look at its capacity, we see that the Redmi Watch 3 and the Amazfit GTS 4 are once again more even, with a battery that is around 300 mAh. The Honor Watch 4 increases its capacity to 451 mAh, which also translates into longer life.

Thus, the Honor smartwatch can work for 14 days as standard, which is reduced to about 7-8 in intensive use. In reality, the Redmi Watch 3 could reach an autonomy of 12 days, but rather it will stay at about 10. For its part, the Amazfit GTS 4 has an approximate autonomy of 8 days.

Which smartwatch is best designed for sports?

If you use the smart watch to enhance your sports training, you will be interested to know that, with any of them, you can do it. Now, the potential is not the same. The Honor Watch 4 is the one that lags a little further behind in this aspect, although we must highlight that it has 85 sports modes and 12 professional training modes.

The point is that both the Redmi Watch 3 and the Amazfit GTS 4 surpass it, with 121 and 154 sports modes respectively. The Amazfit is also capable of intelligently recognizing up to 8 sports movements, so if you usually practice one of them, the automation is much greater, since you will not even have to select the sport. The smartwatch does it for you.

What the three watches do have in common is resistance to 5 atmospheres, which indicates that they can be submerged up to 50 meters deep in water. Come on, you can practice indoor swimming without a problem, although we do not recommend practicing other sports in open water, such as diving or snorkeling.

And which one has better health parameters?

In addition to sports monitoring, sensors to measure health status are another of the big claims in smartwatches. Here, it is the Amazfit GTS 4 that takes the victory, thanks to the BioTracker 4.0 sensor that it incorporates. This sensor allows you to perform a constant measurement of heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and stress level together and permanently. In addition, the sensor that measures heart rate is the most accurate of the three.

All three smartwatches are capable of analyzing sleep, although don’t expect super detailed reports like the more advanced watches. And, when it comes to the menstrual cycle, we were surprised to see that the Honor Watch 4 does not allow you to keep track, and we think it is a very interesting feature for the female audience.

GPS yes, NFC no

If we look at the technology and connectivity options that both smartwatches have, we highlight that all three have built-in GPS (so, if you do outdoor sports, you can rest easy). On the other hand, they are not compatible with NFC technology to make contactless payments.

At this point, let us tell you that the Honor Watch 4 only has NFC in the Asian market, so if you see it, you should keep in mind that it will not work in the local market. Along these lines, the Honor smartwatch is the only one of the three that does not incorporate the Alexa voice assistant, which we do see in the Redmi and the Amazfit.

And what devices are compatible with smart watches? In the case of the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3, it can connect with devices that are Android 6.0 or iOS 12 or higher, being the most “permissive”. It is followed by the Amazfit GTS 4, whose compatibility is with Android 7 and iOS 12; and the Honor, which is compatible with Android 9 and iOS 11 or later versions.

Which smartwatch should I choose: Xiaomi, Amazfit or Honor?

At this point, we only need to analyze one last fundamental detail to make a purchasing decision: the price. The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 is the cheapest of the three, but it is less versatile than the Amazfit and the Honor. Honestly, we have been pleasantly surprised by the quality-price ratio of the Redmi Watch 3, because we have not found as many differences as we expected seeing the price difference. In fact, we would say that, if you did not give great importance to the health metrics, which is where it has the most points for improvement, it has a value for money that is difficult to beat.

That said, the most complete smartwatch of the three is the Amazfit GTS 4, and this also makes it the most expensive. Of course, we must contextualize: it is not a high-priced smartwatch, since it is still economically low-mid range. However, it stands out quite a bit over the Xiaomi and the Honor when it comes to measurement. Both in terms of sports and health; It is the watch with the most accurate metrics.

The Honor Watch 4 is not bad either, although it seems to us that it does not stand out as much as the Amazfit nor is it as cheaply priced as the Xiaomi. Therefore, it stays more in the middle. However, as we always tell you, the choice only depends on you. And in this case, any of these simple smartwatches meets the most basic needs of smartwatch users.