Huawei Launches Watch Fit 5 and Pro Smartwatches

Huawei has launched the Watch Fit 5 and its premium Pro variant, smartwatches that prioritize reliable performance, extended battery life and advanced health monitoring over flashy innovations.

The devices feature a design reminiscent of leading competitors, with a rotating digital crown, a single side button and a sapphire glass display reaching up to 3,000 nits of brightness. Constructed from aerospace-grade materials, the watches offer a lightweight and comfortable fit, paired with a fabric strap. The Pro model stands out for its high-end build quality, though the crown may occasionally snag hairs during wear.

Health and fitness tracking form the core of the Fit 5 series. Standard features include comprehensive exercise monitoring, sleep analysis and advanced metrics such as electrocardiogram (ECG) readings, arterial stiffness detection and atrial fibrillation screening. A unique MiniWorkout mode uses animated panda characters to prompt short exercise bursts, aiming to encourage movement during sedentary routines like desk work. Sleep reports, however, deliver stark warnings about potential health risks from poor rest, linking irregular patterns to issues including allergies,...