With Google's rebooted Android Wear 2.0 recently launching, we've now seen a few significant Wear smartwatch launches, for the first time in over a year. Let's see how the features and specs of two of those watches, the Huawei Watch 2 and LG Watch Sport, compare.
Size
![Dimensions](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/d6b84e4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1227x1080+0+0/resize/1091x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-7.jpg)
These are two large smartwatches: Consider that each measures 25-percent wider than even the bigger of the two sizes of the Apple Watch. That all but completely pigeonholes these two as men's watches.
The Huawei Watch 2 does, however, measure 11-percent thinner.
Build
![Build](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ff50fd2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1565x1080+0+0/resize/1391x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-4.jpg)
The standard (Sport, far left) Huawei Watch 2 has a ceramic bezel, while the Classic variant (center) replaces that with stainless steel – the same as the LG Watch Sport.
Colors
![Color options](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0f71252/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1431x1080+0+0/resize/1272x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-6.jpg)
These are your color options. Note that the gray model of the standard Huawei Watch 2 is only available with Bluetooth (no cellular).
Band material
![Band material](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8621647/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1630x1080+0+0/resize/1440x954!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-2.jpg)
The Classic Huawei Watch 2 stands out with a default leather band (though it also has some rubbery plastic on its inside).
Swappable bands
![Swappable bands](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8a832ef/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1630x1080+0+0/resize/1440x954!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-20.jpg)
You can only swap bands on the Classic Huawei Watch, with any standard 22-mm strap.
Display size
![Display size](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/9178aca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1341x1080+0+0/resize/1192x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-9.jpg)
The LG Watch Sport gives you a 33-percent bigger screen (measured by area).
Display resolution
![Display resolution](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0565e99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1251x1080+0+0/resize/1112x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-8.jpg)
Both screens are very sharp, though the Watch Sport's pixel density is 7-percent sharper.
Display type
![Display type](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/aabe450/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1317x1080+0+0/resize/1171x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-10.jpg)
Both use OLED (or P-OLED) display panels.
Always-on display
![Always-on display](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/71a90b7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-1.jpg)
Both give you the option of leaving a dimmed version of the display on at all times, though at least for the LG Watch Sport, that means its battery might not make it through a full day.
Scrolling input
![Scrolling input](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/fe9832b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-18.jpg)
The LG Watch Sport uses a knockoff of Apple's Digital Crown, where you wind the button to scroll through lists, messages and menus. (While it's wholly unoriginal, it's a nice addition to Android Wear.) Huawei didn't include any equivalent to its 2017 smartwatches.
Water resistance
![Water resistance](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1790dfb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-21.jpg)
Both have strong IP68 water resistance.
Standalone cellular
![Cellular option](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/8d24894/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1626x1080+0+0/resize/1440x956!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-5.jpg)
One of the hallmarks of Android Wear 2.0 is that it plays nice with LTE-connected watches, including a phone-free/onboard version of the Play Store.
The Watch Sport is cellular-connected by default, while the standard Huawei Watch 2 is sold in both LTE and Bluetooth-only models. The Huawei Watch 2 Classic doesn't offer a cellular option.
GPS
![GPS](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/6a43931/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-11.jpg)
Both have built-in GPS (including the Huawei Watch 2 Classic), to track your treks without a phone.
Heart-rate tracking
![Heart-rate tracking](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c36c2f8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-12.jpg)
All versions of the watches also have a heart-rate sensor (which was conspicuously absent from the Sport's smaller sibling).
Mobile payments
![Android Pay (NFC)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/66928da/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-14.jpg)
Both watches have the necessary NFC chip to enable Android Pay for wallet-free payments.
Battery
![Battery](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/0b7783c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1334x1080+0+0/resize/1186x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-3.jpg)
There's more to battery life than battery capacity, so you'll want to take this with a few grains of salt.
One thing worth noting is Huawei added a low-power mode to the Watch 2, which can supposedly extend its uptimes to 25 days (at the expense of losing all "smart" features).
Phone compatibility
![Smartphone compatibility](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ee4050c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1266x1080+0+0/resize/1125x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-15.jpg)
Both are compatible with Android phones (naturally) as well as iPhones, though with the latter you might lose some perks like a smartphone-run Google Fit app.
Software
![Software](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/42e349d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1287x1080+0+0/resize/1144x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-19.jpg)
Both run the recently-launched Android Wear 2.0.
Release
![Release](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/45ebaf1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1347x1080+0+0/resize/1197x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-17.jpg)
The Huawei Watch 2 will be launching sometime in April.
Starting price (full retail)
![Starting price (full retail)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/1b9e3f5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1347x1080+0+0/resize/1197x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Flg-watch-sport-vs-huawei-watch-2-comparison-16.jpg)
We don't yet have US pricing info on the Huawei Watch 2, though for reference's sake, its European costs are €329 for the Bluetooth Watch 2, €379 for its LTE variant and €399 for the Classic. While direct currency exchanges rarely predict US pricing, those currently translate to around US$348, $401 and $422, respectively.
For more, you can check out New Atlas' hands-on with the Huawei Watch 2 and our full review of the LG Watch Sport.