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Huawei Honor Watch Magic Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Screen size:1.20 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Honor Watch Magic Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Technical score

30%

7.8

Review score ( 10 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.8 · based on 22 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 2 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 70% of smartwatches
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

24%

7.3

Health

21%

8.5

Fitness

16%

5.3

Battery

14%

7.1

Smart features

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

5.6

Hardware

â–²Better than 70% of smartwatches
7.8

Review score

Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Grades by review (22)
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
1

7.8%

8.0

stuff.tv

≈ estimated
2

6.2%

8.0

9to5google.com

3.9%

7.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 4

3.1%

9.0

9to5Google

3.1%

9.0

ASBYT

3.1%

7.0

TechMishka

1.6%

9.0

Techy Agent

estimated from the review
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 54% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Honor Watch Magic

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

24%

7.3

Health

21%

8.5

Fitness

16%

5.3

Battery

14%

7.1

Smart features

12%

6.3

Connectivity

9%

8.6

Display & Design

4%

5.6

Hardware

7.1
Review score
Review score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Grades by review (22)
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
1

7.8%

8.0

stuff.tv

≈ estimated
2

6.2%

8.0

9to5google.com

3.9%

7.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 4

3.1%

9.0

9to5Google

3.1%

9.0

ASBYT

3.1%

7.0

TechMishka

1.6%

9.0

Techy Agent

estimated from the review
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.0
Brand name
Huawei
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
7 days
Battery life
7 days
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 7 days which is longer than that of 38.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 17.1% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
10 h
Battery life in training mode
10 h
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 10 h in training mode which is shorter than 66.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.1% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 10 h with GPS on which is shorter than 72.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Battery power
178 mAh
Battery power
178 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 178 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 92.8% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
LiteOS
Operating system
LiteOS
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch runs LiteOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 52.2% of smartwatches and the same as that in 2.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.2 inch
Screen size
1.2 inch
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.2 inch which is smaller than the screens of 85.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
390x 390
Resolution
390x 390
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 390x390 which is higher than that of 60.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.1% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Pixel density
460 ppi
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 460 ppi which is higher than that of 79.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
800 nits
Display brightness
800 nits
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 800 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 55.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.9% of smartwatches.
Lab-measured brightness figure.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Huawei Honor Watch Magic vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • Rugged construction
    Rugged design
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 37.9% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    Rugged design supported by MIL-STD/military-grade durability claim.
  • 1.8 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    9.80 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (9.8 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    9.80 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 134 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    460 ppi
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (460 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 12.5 g lighter weight
    Weight
    32.5 g
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (32.5 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    32.5 g vs 45.0 g
  • Better case material
    Case material
    stainless steel
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    316L stainless steel case
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 200 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    800 nits
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (800 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    Lab-measured brightness figure.
    800 nits vs 600 nits
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    LiteOS
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (LiteOS vs Proprietary OS).
    LiteOS vs Proprietary OS
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 9.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    10 h vs 19.25 h
  • 0.2 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.20 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.20 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 72 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (8 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 8 exercise modes.
    8 vs 80
  • 122 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    178 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (178 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    178 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • No multi-sport mode
    Multi-sport mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 68.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • 72 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (8 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 8 exercise modes.
    8 vs 80
  • 10 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 9.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    10 h
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    10 h vs 19.25 h
  • 122 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    178 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (178 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    178 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 0.2 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    1.20 inch
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.20 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No widget support
    Widget support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 83.1% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch is an older model than the average smartwatch (2018 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2018
    2018 vs 2021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
03/05/2019
Hands-on review · design, health tracking and missing features
Verdict
Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a light, well-built fitness watch that closely resembles its Huawei sibling but has few smart features.
9.0
9to5Google
≈ estimated
08/04/2019
Hands-on review · a week of daily use
Verdict
Huawei Honor Watch Magic is highly recommended for its comfort and battery life, despite limited apps, faces and smart features.
9.0
ASBYT
≈ estimated
13/02/2019
Hands-on review · daily use, design and app
Verdict
Huawei Honor Watch Magic is stylish and active-friendly, probably one of the best smartwatches right now, though not the most premium.
9.0
Techy Agent
≈ estimated
13/04/2019
First impressions · unboxing and first week
Verdict
Huawei Honor Watch Magic has an attractive, sporty build and strong early impressions; a full review is still to come.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 10 · 12

Slim design, long battery and solid sports tracking impress, but notifications, smart features and music storage are clearly lacking.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
23/01/2019
Hands-on preview · Fitness smartwatch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a thin, sport-focused watch, but it doesn't run third-party apps and has less battery than the Watch GT.
8.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
28/03/2019
Full review · Activity smartwatch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic suits activity tracking and long battery life, though Huawei Health isn't very intuitive and it doesn't run third-party apps.
8.0
9to5google.com
≈ estimated
08/04/2019
Full review · Fitness-focused watch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a light, fitness-focused watch with accurate GPS, but it can feel sluggish and lasts five to six days, not seven.
root-nation.com
21/05/2019
Not graded yet
trustedreviews.com
23/01/2019
Not graded yet
7.0
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
10/03/2021
Practical test · Running and swimming
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a sporty fitness tracker rather than a true smartwatch, with good battery life and GPS run tracking, but offers no music or app support.
5.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
30/07/2019
Practical test · Fitness basics
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a light fitness watch with a sharp screen and multi-day battery life, but its sleep tracking is inaccurate and it offers few smart features.
7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
14/07/2019
Comparison test · Compact fitness watch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a light, compact version of the Huawei Watch GT that suits fitness tracking, though it can't reply to messages or play music.
9.0
maison-et-domotique.com
✓ explicit
21/03/2019
Full test · Classic sports watch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic suits people who want a classic-looking watch with sports tracking, but its leather strap should stay out of the pool.
6.0
fr.root-nation.com
≈ estimated
21/05/2019
Full review · Design and battery
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic is a sturdy, well-finished fitness watch that lasts several days, but GPS workouts drain it quickly.
8.0
it-connect.fr
≈ estimated
24/04/2019
Full test · Everyday fitness watch
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic suits everyday tracking and casual runs, with about six days of battery, but its 10-hour GPS runtime is short for serious athletes.
9.0
digitec.ch
≈ estimated
17/06/2019
Long-term test · Swimming and sleep
Verdict
The Huawei Honor Watch Magic suits swimmers and sleep-tracking fans, lasting five days on a charge, but it can't play music and doesn't let you reply to messages.

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What we like about Huawei Honor Watch Magic

  • Slim and lightweight design that is comfortable for 24/7 wear
  • Vibrant and bright AMOLED display, easily readable in direct sunlight
  • Quick charging capabilities, often reaching a full charge in under an hour
  • Accurate core fitness tracking, including GPS, heart rate, and sleep monitoring
  • Premium build quality with a stainless steel case and ceramic bezel
  • Versatile style that looks like a traditional watch and fits various occasions

What we don't like about Huawei Honor Watch Magic

  • Proprietary LiteOS lacks support for third-party apps
  • Inability to reply to messages or act on notifications directly from the watch
  • Battery life is shorter (approx. 7 days) compared to the larger Huawei Watch GT (14 days)
  • Limited music control and no support for popular streaming services like Spotify
  • Occasional software lag when scrolling through long menus
  • Syncing issues reported between the watch and the Huawei Health app

Verdict

The Honor Watch Magic is a lightweight, ultra-thin smartwatch featuring a 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 390x390 resolution and 326 PPI density. Encased in 316L stainless steel at just 9.8mm thick, it includes high-precision tracking with built-in GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO, alongside a 5ATM water resistance rating for swimming. Key pros include its premium slim design, accurate heart rate monitoring via TruSeen 3.0, scientific sleep tracking through TruSleep, and a versatile 178mAh battery providing up to 7 days of typical use. However, notable cons include its limited 'smart' functionality, such as the inability to reply to messages or control music playback, and a lack of support for third-party apps.

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