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Huawei Watch 4 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Screen size:1.50 inchBattery life:3.5 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Watch 4 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

30%

8.3

Review score ( 3 · 1)

Review score 30% · 8.3 · based on 3 written reviews + 1 video
3 written reviews + 1 video count as 3.3 of the 5 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
★Better than 97% of smartwatches
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

24%

8.5

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

8.8

Smart features

12%

9.4

Connectivity

9%

8.9

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

★Better than 98% of smartwatches
8.3

Review score

Review score
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Grades by review (4)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
≈ estimated
3

20%

9.0

yugatech.com

20%

9.0

philstarlife.com

20%

9.0

wareable.com

Video reviews 1

5%

9.0

The Product Reviewer

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 83% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch 4

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

24%

8.5

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

8.8

Smart features

12%

9.4

Connectivity

9%

8.9

Display & Design

4%

9.1

Hardware

8.6
Review score
Review score
8.3/ 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 83% of models
Grades by review (4)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
≈ estimated
3

20%

9.0

yugatech.com

20%

9.0

philstarlife.com

20%

9.0

wareable.com

Video reviews 1

5%

9.0

The Product Reviewer

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Watch 4 has a popularity of 4.8 points, which is lower than 59.2% of smartwatches.
4.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

8.6
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
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version.
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
?
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
3.5 days
Battery life
3.5 days
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 3.5 days which is shorter than that of 73.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
18.5 h
Battery life in training mode
18.5 h
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 18.5 h in training mode which is shorter than 50.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.2% of smartwatches.
14-21 in typical use, but specific training mode.
Battery life with GPS on
11.5 h
Battery life with GPS on
11.5 h
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 11.5 h with GPS on which is shorter than 71.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Battery power
530 mAh
Battery power
530 mAh
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 530 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 96.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
Charge time
60 min
Charge time
60 min
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 60 min which is faster than 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.1% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
HarmonyOS
Operating system
HarmonyOS
â–² Better than 67% of models
This smartwatch runs HarmonyOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 66.9% of smartwatches and the same as that in 4.1% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% 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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Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
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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Screen size
1.5 inch
Screen size
1.5 inch
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.5 inch which is larger than the screens of 66.2% of smartwatches and equal to those of 3.3% 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.
LTPO panel wording.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
439 ppi
Pixel density
439 ppi
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 439 ppi which is higher than that of 73.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
4x 1.7 GHz
CPU speed
4x 1.7 GHz
★ Better than 91% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz which is faster than that in 90.8% of smartwatches and equal to that in 8% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
Processor model
Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
â–² Better than 80% of models
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor model.
RAM
2 GB
RAM
2 GB
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 2 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 77.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 21.4% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
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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Huawei Watch 4 vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • 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.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire vs mineral glass
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • 14.6% better value for money
    Huawei Watch 4 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.62 vs 7.5).
    8.62 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • 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.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • 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.
  • Calorie tracking
    Calorie tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 48.6% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • 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.
    Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • 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.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    Normalized from hour-based sources to 60 minutes.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • 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.
  • 230 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    530 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (530 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    530 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • 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.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • 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.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    sapphire
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    sapphire 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.
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, titanium
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, titanium for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, titanium vs silicone
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    LTPO panel wording.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • 113 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    439 ppi
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (439 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    439 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 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.
    stainless steel vs polycarbonate
  • 0.1 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.50 inch
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.5 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.50 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 0.7 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.90 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.9 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    Some sources mention variant-dependent thickness values.
    10.90 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 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.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    HarmonyOS
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).
    HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • 28 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1 GB more RAM
    RAM
    2 GB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
    This smartwatch has more RAM than the average smartwatch (2 GB vs 1 GB). The average smartwatch includes 1 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 1 GB
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    4 x 1.7 GHz
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 4x1.7 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
    4x1.7 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 2 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    June 2023
    2023 vs 2021
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Snapdragon W5 Gen 1
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • 3.5 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3.5 days
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 3.5 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    3.5 days vs 7 days
  • 8.5 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    11.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (11.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    11.5 h vs 20 h
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 4 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£310 vs £130).
    £310 vs £130
  • 4.2 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.2 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.2 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 2.38x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 4 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£310 vs £130).
    £310 vs £130
  • 3.5 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3.5 days
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 3.5 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    3.5 days vs 7 days
  • 8.5 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    11.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (11.5 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    11.5 h vs 20 h
  • 4.2 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.2 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.2 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C

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yugatech.com
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20/02/2024
Hands-on review · Health features
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 4 suits health-focused buyers who want five checks in one Health Glance test, but battery drops to 1–2 days with eSIM.

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What we like about Huawei Watch 4

  • Premium design and high-quality build materials that look better in person than in official photos.
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting around 5 days with all features enabled and up to 14 days in ultra battery mode.
  • Highly accurate health and fitness tracking, including consistent heart rate, ECG, and GPS metrics.
  • Smooth and intuitive user interface powered by HarmonyOS with a responsive touchscreen and rotating crown.
  • Vibrant and sharp AMOLED display that remains easily readable in outdoor conditions.
  • Clear Bluetooth call quality through the built-in speaker and microphone.

What we don't like about Huawei Watch 4

  • Limited third-party app ecosystem compared to competitors like Apple or Samsung.
  • Restricted functionality when paired with iOS, such as the inability to respond to notifications or use voice assistants.
  • NFC and mobile payment support (Huawei Wallet) is unavailable or limited in many regions outside of China.
  • Requirement to install the Huawei AppGallery and multiple services to get the Huawei Health app working on some Android devices.
  • Lack of advanced gym features such as automatic rep/set counting or custom indoor workout plans.
  • Initial setup and syncing can be finicky for less tech-literate users.

Verdict

The Huawei Watch 4 features a 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED color screen with a 466 × 466 resolution and a premium 316L stainless steel case. It is powered by HarmonyOS and includes advanced health monitoring such as ECG analysis, arterial stiffness detection, and a 'one-minute seven-point health overview' covering metrics like heart rate, SpO2, and skin temperature. Main characteristics include independent eSIM cellular calling, 5 ATM water resistance (suitable for free diving up to 30m), and dual battery modes offering 3 days of typical use in Standard mode or up to 14 days in Ultra-long battery life mode. Pros include a high-quality build, comprehensive fitness tracking with over 100 modes, and a highly responsive interface; however, it faces cons such as limited third-party app support via AppGallery, restricted functionality when paired with iPhones, and a bulky design that may be uncomfortable on smaller wrists.

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