Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) vs Honor Watch ES

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartwatches Battle

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Apple

Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen)

70/ 100

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HONOR

Honor Watch ES

78/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Watch ES BETTER THAN Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen)?

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Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen)

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Apple Watch	Honor Watch	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	205 mAh	180 mAh	+205 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	1.5"	1.64"	1.64"
Chassis Weight	40g	21g	21g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen):

✓Larger 205 mAh battery capacity (+25 mAh more capacity)
✓1.5" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Honor Watch ES:

✓19g lighter chassis (21g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓1.64" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen)	Honor Watch ES
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Smartwatches)
os	watchOS 1.0, up to watchOS 4.3.2	Proprietary OS
soc	Apple S1	—
ram gb	0.5	4
cameras	None	None
display	Retina OLED, 450 nits (peak) 1.5" (340x272 pixels) 290 PPI	AMOLED 1.64" (280x456 pixels) 326 PPI
weight g	40	21
os version	1.0	—
battery mah	205	180
release date	2015-05-01	2020-09-01
storage options gb	8	4
Launch MSRP	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Watch ES edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Watch ES ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen):

Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs watchOS 1.0, up to watchOS 4.3.2 with optimized security support

When to choose Honor Watch ES:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.0 vs top rival 70.0 · Lighter body: 21g (19g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) vs Honor Watch ES

Which is better: Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) or Honor Watch ES?

Honor Watch ES leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.0/100 compared to Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) (70.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.0 vs top rival 70.0 and Lighter body: 21g (19g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) and Honor Watch ES?

Apple Watch 38mm (1st gen) is equipped with a 1.5-inch display and 205 mAh battery, while Honor Watch ES features a 1.64-inch display and 180 mAh battery.