COROS vs Huawei:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, COROS and Huawei were level in searches among smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.9K branded searches each, at 2.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smartwatch and fitness tracker brands, Huawei appeared in three of the four answers and COROS in none.
Who do people search for more?
COROS and Huawei are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Huawei, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, COROS in 0
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Top smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Huawei was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. COROS did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Garmin1st
Fitbit2nd- Huawei3rd
Samsung Galaxy Watch4th
Apple Watch5th
Polar6th
WHOOP7th
Oura–
COROS–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Apple Watch4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Garmin4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Fitbit4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Huawei3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- WHOOP1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Polar1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Oura0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- COROS0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about smartwatch and fitness tracker brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smartwatch or fitness tracker brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smartwatch or fitness tracker brand in New Zealand for fitness tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smartwatch brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fitness watch nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is COROS or Huawei more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for COROS and Huawei by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine smartwatch and fitness tracker brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for COROS, Huawei. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple Watch | Garmin | Fitbit | Oura | WHOOP | COROS | Huawei | Samsung Galaxy Watch | Polar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.2% | 35.4% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.8% | 35.8% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 32% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 36.8% | 11.3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.4% | 35.8% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 32% | 39% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.9% | 38.6% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 28.2% | 38.7% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 33% | 13% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 34.2% | 11.5% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 35.5% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 32.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
How has the COROS and Huawei comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: COROS took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, COROS’s share of searches among smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in New Zealand held steady at 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Huawei’s share of searches among smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in New Zealand held steady at 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand smartwatch and fitness tracker brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using COROS’s and Huawei’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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