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Huawei Watch 5 Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Screen size:?Battery life:4 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Huawei Watch 5 Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 26 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Technical score

30%

8.1

Review score ( 14 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.1 · based on 26 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. 23 more reviews are not scored yet.
★Better than 96% 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%

8.7

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

9.6

Smart features

12%

9.1

Connectivity

9%

8.8

Display & Design

4%

8.7

Hardware

★Better than 98% of smartwatches
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 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 71% of models
Grades by review (26)
14 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 8 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.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

5.1%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

≈ estimated
1

2.6%

9.0

standard.co.uk

Video reviews 3

2.6%

9.5

TechMagnet

2.6%

9.0

Tech Spurt

2.6%

8.0

Isa Marcial Global

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 71% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch 5

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%

8.7

Health

21%

9.7

Fitness

16%

5.7

Battery

14%

9.6

Smart features

12%

9.1

Connectivity

9%

8.8

Display & Design

4%

8.7

Hardware

8.6
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 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 71% of models
Grades by review (26)
14 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 8 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.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

5.1%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

≈ estimated
1

2.6%

9.0

standard.co.uk

Video reviews 3

2.6%

9.5

TechMagnet

2.6%

9.0

Tech Spurt

2.6%

8.0

Isa Marcial Global

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Watch 5 has a popularity of 7 points, which is higher than 58.3% of smartwatches.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.5
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
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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What reviewers say
Battery life
4 days
Battery life
4 days
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 4 days which is shorter than that of 70.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.9% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
3 h
Battery life with GPS on
3 h
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 3 h with GPS on which is shorter than 98.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
Battery power
780 mAh
Battery power
780 mAh
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 780 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 99.9% of smartwatches.
Charge time
90 min
Charge time
90 min
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 90 min which is faster than 63.7% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 9.9% of smartwatches.
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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.
OS detail: HarmonyOS (5.1).
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.
Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
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.
Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
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
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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What reviewers say
Screen size
?
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
310 ppi
Pixel density
310 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 310 ppi which is lower than that of 60.9% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
3,000 nits
Display brightness
3,000 nits
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 3,000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 96.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
CPU speed
1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 29.2% of smartwatches and equal to that in 31.2% of smartwatches.
Processor model
Kirin W80
Processor model
Kirin W80
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This smartwatch uses the Kirin W80 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 5 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.
  • 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.
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • 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.
  • Fingertip sensor
    Fingertip sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartwatch includes a fingertip sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 0.9% of smartwatches include a fingertip sensor.
    X-TAP side sensor for fingertip health readings.
  • 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
  • 12.4% better value for money
    Huawei Watch 5 has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.45 vs 7.5).
    8.45 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.
  • Fingertip sensor
    Fingertip sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This smartwatch includes a fingertip sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 0.9% of smartwatches include a fingertip sensor.
    X-TAP side sensor for fingertip health readings.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Supports route import or send-to-watch navigation through Huawei Health.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 480 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    780 mAh days
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (780 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    780 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 30 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    90 min
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    90 min vs 120 min
  • 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.
  • 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.
    NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
  • 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
  • 2,400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    3,000 nits
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (3000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    3,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • 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 case material
    Case material
    stainless steel, titanium
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    aerospace-grade titanium case
    stainless steel, titanium vs polycarbonate
  • 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
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • 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.
    paired phone or eSIM required
  • 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.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • 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).
    OS detail: HarmonyOS (5.1).
    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.
    Updates are typically released about every 3 months.
    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
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2025 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    May 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (3 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    3 h vs 20 h
  • 20 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    30 m
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 3 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4 days
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 4 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    4 days vs 7 days
  • 13 g heavier weight
    Weight
    58.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (58 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    58.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 3.08x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 5 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£400 vs £130).
    £400 vs £130
  • 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
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 1.7 mm taller watch height
    Height
    46.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (46.7 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    46.7 mm vs 45 mm
  • 3.08x more expensive
    Huawei Watch 5 is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£400 vs £130).
    £400 vs £130
  • 17 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (3 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    3 h vs 20 h
  • 3 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    4 days
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 4 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    4 days vs 7 days
  • 20 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    30 m
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 13 g heavier weight
    Weight
    58.0 g
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is heavier than the average smartwatch (58 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    58.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 4 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.0 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.0 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
  • 1.7 mm taller watch height
    Height
    46.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (46.7 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    46.7 mm vs 45 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Isa Marcial Global
≈ estimated
17/07/2025
Detailed review · design, sensors, apps and battery
Verdict
Huawei Watch 5 has a strong app catalogue and maps, though battery life, alarms and some Android features feel limited.
9.5
TechMagnet
≈ estimated
19/05/2025
Hands-on review · two weeks of use, iOS and Android tests
Verdict
Huawei Watch 5 is an excellent smartwatch with strong battery life and many features, covering almost everything in one device.
9.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
15/05/2025
Hands-on review · two weeks of testing
Verdict
Huawei Watch 5 looks great and packs in golf and diving features, but its battery and notifications lag, and it lacks contactless payment.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

wareable.com
15/05/2025
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techradar.com
29/05/2025
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cnet.com
15/05/2025
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androidheadlines.com
05/06/2025
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techadvisor.com
15/05/2025
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8.0
digitalcitizen.life
✓ explicit
13/08/2025
Hands-on review · Health tracking
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 is an elegant, accurate health tracker, but its battery life and noisy calls hold it back.
9.0
standard.co.uk
≈ estimated
10/07/2025
Hands-on review · Health and gestures
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 is a classy, sporty watch for runners and gym-goers who want an understated look, though its app range is limited.
t3.com
15/05/2025
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trustedreviews.com
15/05/2025
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expertreviews.co.uk
15/05/2025
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stuff.tv
15/05/2025
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heise.de
22/05/2025
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chip.de
22/05/2025
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8.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
27/06/2025
Lab test · Workout tracking
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 suits workout tracking and health checks, but its battery life and easily scratched case are its weak points.
7.0
welt.de
≈ estimated
21/08/2025
Hands-on test · Health checks
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 suits buyers who mainly track workouts and health, but it has no voice assistant and no contactless payments in Germany.
notebookcheck.com
16/05/2025
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computerbase.de
15/05/2025
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7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
24/06/2025
Hands-on test · Running and health
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 is best as a health watch, with accurate heart rate and a fingertip sensor, though its GPS and battery fall short.
notebookcheck.biz
20/05/2025
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9.0
movilzona.es
≈ estimated
22/02/2026
Hands-on review · Design and GPS
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 suits buyers who want a dressy titanium watch with accurate GPS and health tracking.
elespanol.com
15/05/2025
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larazon.es
15/05/2025
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andro4all.com
15/05/2025
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digitalinside.es
17/05/2025
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lacuarta.com
15/05/2025
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7.0
id.nl
✓ explicit
15/06/2025
Review · X-Tap health checks
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 handles health and sport tracking well, but a small app range and limited payments keep it from being a full smartwatch.
8.0
technologyinsider.nl
≈ estimated
01/08/2025
Review · Battery and built-in features
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 lasts about a week on one charge and has many built-in features, but its app choice is limited.
6.0
smartphoneman.nl
≈ estimated
24/07/2025
Review · Style and battery life
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 is stylish with long battery life, but it sits between a sports watch and a full smartwatch, so most buyers would do better elsewhere.
6.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
20/07/2025
Review · Premium looks and eSIM
Verdict
The Huawei Watch 5 looks premium and has a very bright screen, but its four-to-five-day battery and few apps hold it back.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Huawei Watch 5

  • Premium design and high-quality build materials, including 904L stainless steel and titanium options
  • Exceptional LTPO display with peak brightness of 3,000 nits, making it easily readable in direct sunlight
  • Impressive battery life compared to rivals, typically lasting 3 to 7 days depending on size and settings
  • Comprehensive health tracking with the new X-Tap fingertip sensor for rapid ECG and SpO2 readings
  • Fast and accurate dual-band GPS performance, comparable to high-end dedicated sports watches
  • Good cross-platform compatibility, working with both Android and iOS devices

What we don't like about Huawei Watch 5

  • Severely limited third-party app ecosystem in the Huawei AppGallery
  • Restricted smart features, such as a lack of widely supported contactless payments in many regions
  • Huawei Health mobile app is often described as cluttered, unintuitive, and full of bloatware
  • Reflective spherical sapphire glass can cause significant glare at certain outdoor viewing angles
  • Inconsistent heart rate accuracy during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to chest straps
  • Gesture controls (double tap/slide) are limited in functionality and can feel like a novelty

Verdict

The Huawei Watch 5 is a premium smartwatch available in 42mm (stainless steel) and 46mm (aerospace-grade titanium) sizes, featuring a 3000-nit peak brightness LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display protected by spherical sapphire glass. Its standout characteristic is the pressure-sensitive X-TAP sensor, which enables rapid health scans of 11 indicators—including ECG, heart rate variability (HRV), and fingertip SpO2—in roughly 60 seconds. Main pros include its exquisite build quality, ultra-bright screen with narrow bezels, and versatile battery life reaching up to 4.5 days in standard mode or 11 days in battery saver mode for the 46mm model. However, it suffers from a limited third-party app ecosystem, lacks contactless payment support in many regions, and some users may find the spherical glass prone to outdoor glare.

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