Huawei Watch GT 5 review | Infinium-tech

Along with the Watch GT 5 Pro, Huawei launched a more affordable option in the Watch GT 5. It lacks some advanced health sensors but still brings the new TruSense monitoring system.

The Watch GT 5 is completely based on design and style. The case still features the same geometric patterns that Huawei applied to the Pro and GT4 predecessors. We received the 41mm with the blue strap, where the geometric shapes are a bit more subtle.

Our unit weighs only 35 grams, and the blue fluoroelastomer doesn’t add much weight. The entire device feels light and unobtrusive, and it feels small on larger wrists. On the front it features a 1.32″ AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 pixel resolution and offers some watch faces that are impressively detailed even in AOD mode.

Supports 41mm standard 20mm straps. There’s a rotating crown button on the side and a second, programmable button next to it. However the Watch GT 5 does not support ECG measurements.

Another missing feature is arterial stiffness measurement. There’s regular protective glass on top of the screen, not sapphire, and the case itself is made of stainless steel, not titanium. These are the features that give the GT5 Pro the edge, but we don’t think these will be dealbreakers for many people.

Huawei Watch GT 5

The Huawei Watch GT 5 software is powered by HarmonyOS 5.0.0, but the version number is unique to the wearable and does not align with those on smartphones, where the fifth iteration of HarmonyOS is the all-new NeXT, developed in-house on Has been created. Fell.

Features and apps work the same as on Harmony OS 4-powered devices, and it’s the advanced health tracking from the TruSense system that’s new. Huawei has decided to remove the Golf and Trail modes available on the GT5 Pro, and the non-Pro watch is not suitable for diving, although it is IP69K-rated.

Active players can still enjoy 100+ game modes, including advanced tracking for runners with routes on the map, running form analysis, and the updated Activity Rings 2.0.

Those conscious of their mental health may also enjoy the new Emotional Wellness app, which we couldn’t test – we’re based in the EU, and according to Huawei officials here, the feature isn’t available due to “regulations.” .

HarmonyOS 5.0 brings some lovely features like typing full replies on the keyboard – something that was missing in Huawei wearables before the GT5 series.

There’s also a large library of apps, and we personally like the fact that Petal Maps on the phone sends notifications to the watch so you can follow directions without constantly looking at the handset.

Huawei Watch GT 5 screenshots

The 41mm Huawei Watch GT 5 promises 5 days of battery life for regular use and 3 days of battery life with AOD enabled. Our month-long test went through a variety of scenarios, and we almost always exceeded the advertised battery life. The wearable device can last up to four days with the Always On display on, even with all the extra details visible on the screen.

It takes less than an hour to charge the 324 mAh battery from 0 to 100% with the magnetic charger provided by Huawei. We tried using other wireless chargers on the smartphone, including reverse wireless, but we had a very less-than-optimal experience with them.

Our blue version of the 41mm Watch GT 5 costs €249, while the 46mm version is about €30 more expensive with its larger screen and longer-lasting battery.

Huawei traditionally offers some freebies and discounts when you buy a wearable through its online store, effectively reducing the price even further. With this in mind, the vanilla Watch GT5 makes for an excellent value proposition for the money.

It’s a device that stays true to the roots of what’s important in wearables – good battery life, a bright display, and reliable health-oriented features.