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Huawei Watch 2 Pro review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290Screen size:1.20 inchBattery life:2 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Watch 2 Pro Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

7.1

List score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 57% of smartwatches
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▼Worse than 56%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

24%

6.2

Health

21%

9.6

Fitness

16%

4.1

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

9.3

Connectivity

9%

6.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

▲Better than 66%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
7.1

List score

List score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
▲Better than 83%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £290
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Huawei Watch 2 Pro

Based on 22 owners sharing their experience in online comments

32%positive0%mixed68%negative

Owners like the distinctive design and decent battery, but short battery life and unreliable workout heart-rate tracking are major drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report the eSIM won't activate, notification settings spin endlessly in the companion app, and the compass, camera and email app fail.7
  • Lasts about a day with everything on; a 40-minute workout can use 20% of charge, and a six-hour hike ended in shutdown.4
  • During runs, yoga and other workouts, the heart rate can freeze at its starting value for the whole session, or not register at all.3
  • The watch can lock on the padlock screen with only the power button working, or restart by itself every hour or so.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch 2 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

24%

6.2

Health

21%

9.6

Fitness

16%

4.1

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

9.3

Connectivity

9%

6.0

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

7.1
Reviews score
7.4
List score
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Availability may vary by region or model.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports HRV tracking. 54.9% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 46.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 67.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
2 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 2 days on a charge, which is shorter than 81.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.4% of Smartwatches.
Up to 7 days in low power.
Battery life in training mode
10 h
Market range: <6 h – >48 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 10 h on a charge, which is shorter than 69% of Smartwatches and the same as 4% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
10 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 10 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 76% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
420 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 420 mAh battery, which is larger than 75.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 1.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
yes
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 83.5% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 2 for cellular connectivity which is less advanced than that of 98.7% of smartwatches and the same as that of 1.3% of smartwatches.
eSIM + Nano-SIM
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
1.2 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 1.2 inch screen, which is smaller than 84.6% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
This smartwatch uses AMOLED, which is more advanced than the screen in 46.9% of Smartwatches and equal to 53.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
390x 390
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 390x390 which is higher than that of 56.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
460 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 460 ppi, which is higher than 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.8% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
4x 1.1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.1 GHz which is faster than that in 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to that in 2.3% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Huawei Watch 2 Pro vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Petal Maps app.
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but payment support varies by region.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • HRV tracking
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 41.9% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
    Tracked through official app logging.
  • Cadence tracking
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • 115 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (420 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    420 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 34.4% of smartwatches support maps.
    Maps via Petal Maps app.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
    NFC hardware is present, but payment support varies by region.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartwatch supports ANT+, the average smartwatch does not. 13% of smartwatches support ANT+.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses titanium, ceramic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    titanium, ceramic vs polycarbonate
  • Stronger display glass
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass vs mineral glass
  • 134 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (460 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    460 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 2 mm slimmer strap
    This smartwatch has a slimmer strap than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    20 mm vs 22 mm
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather vs silicone
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    OS detail: Wear OS (2.1).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 44.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Faster CPU speed
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.1 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.1 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • 48.5 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • 11 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    10 h vs 21 h
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (2 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 7 days in low power.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • 10 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • 10.1% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 0.2 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 10.1% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 120 lists (2%)
    7.1 vs 7.9
  • 2.64x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 2 Pro is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£290 vs £110).
    £290 vs £110
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • 4 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2017 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    November 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 11 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    10 h vs 21 h
  • 5 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (2 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 7 days in low power.
    2 days vs 7 days
  • 10 h shorter training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time in training mode than the average smartwatch (10 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    10 h vs 20 h
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • 48.5 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (1.5 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    Based on IP immersion rating (controlled lab conditions, not a swim/diving certification).
    1.5 m vs 50 m
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • 0.2 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    1.2 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • 19 g heavier
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (64 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    64 g vs 45 g
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (12.6 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    12.6 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • 3.3 mm taller case
    This smartwatch has a taller case than the average smartwatch (48.3 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch is 45 mm tall.
    48.3 mm vs 45 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei Watch 2 Pro

  • Premium build quality featuring titanium frame, sapphire glass, and ceramic back
  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 10-14 days on a single charge
  • Bright and crisp 1.39-inch AMOLED display with excellent outdoor visibility
  • Support for versatile Qi wireless charging and reverse wireless charging from compatible phones
  • Comprehensive fitness tracking with over 100 workout modes, including specialized skiing and golf modes
  • Accurate health monitoring for heart rate (TruSeen 4.0+), SpO2, and sleep tracking

What customers don't like about Huawei Watch 2 Pro

  • Lack of support for third-party apps like Strava or Spotify due to LiteOS
  • No NFC support for contactless payments in many regions
  • Limited smart functionality compared to Wear OS or Apple Watch (e.g., restricted notification replies)
  • Occasional UI sluggishness and frame rate drops during navigation
  • Limited compatibility for iOS users, such as inability to control music from the watch
  • The large 46mm case size may feel bulky on smaller wrists

Verdict

The Huawei Watch 2 Pro is a high-end wearable featuring a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display (390 x 390 resolution) housed in a 316L stainless steel frame with a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel. Powered by a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor with 768MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage, it runs on Android Wear 2.0 and supports standalone connectivity via eSIM for 4G LTE calls and data. Key highlights include built-in GPS, NFC for mobile payments, and comprehensive fitness tracking with a continuous heart rate monitor and IP68 water resistance. Main pros are its premium build quality, independent cellular capabilities, and vibrant display; however, users frequently note limited battery life of around 1.5 to 2 days and a relatively bulky design compared to newer models as notable cons.

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