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  • Avg. price: ~£700
  • Screen size: 1.50 inch
  • Battery life: 8 day/s
  • Display type: AMOLED

Huawei Watch Ultimate review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

8.9

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

9.0

Technical Score

10.0%

8.6

User score

Excellent
9.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

24.0%

8.9

Health

21.0%

9.7

Fitness

16.0%

8.7

Battery

14.0%

9.5

Smart features

12.0%

8.2

Connectivity

9.0%

8.3

Display & Design

4.0%

8.4

Hardware

Exceptional
8.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.9

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
(240)
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4.6
(121)
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3.8
(18)
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4.2
(17)
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5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

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    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Huawei Watch Ultimate

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

    When it matters: When you want to compare Smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.

    Score components:

    24.0%

    8.9

    Health

    21.0%

    9.7

    Fitness

    16.0%

    8.7

    Battery

    14.0%

    9.5

    Smart features

    12.0%

    8.2

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    8.3

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    8.4

    Hardware

    9.0
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a technical score of 8.98 points, which is higher than 99.9% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    8.9

    User reviews

    30.0%

    8.1

    Popularity

    User score:
    amazon
    4.4
    (240)
    amazon
    4.6
    (121)
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    3.8
    (18)
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    4.2
    (17)
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    5.0
    (1)

    (Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

    8.6
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a user score of 8.63 points, which is higher than 82.5% of smartwatches.
    Popularity
    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.
    8.1
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 70.8% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    8.9

    Overall score

    40.0%

    6.8

    Price

    8.3
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.3 points, which is higher than 84.4% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Huawei
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Huawei Watch Ultimate does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    8 day/s
    Huawei Watch Ultimate offers a battery life of 8 day/s which is longer than that of 56.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2.7% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    192 h
    Huawei Watch Ultimate lasts 192 h in training mode which is longer than 99.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.5% of smartwatches.
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

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    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    665 mAh
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a battery capacity of 665 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 99% of smartwatches of smartwatches.
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    60 min
    Huawei Watch Ultimate charges in 60 min which is faster than 81.2% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.3% of smartwatches.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    HarmonyOS
    Huawei Watch Ultimate runs HarmonyOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 66.8% of smartwatches and the same as that in 4.1% of smartwatches.
    OS detail: HarmonyOS (5.0).
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    occasional
    Huawei Watch Ultimate 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
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    Availability depends on paired phone and/or regional support.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Huawei Watch Ultimate does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

    ?
    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate supports Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    1.50 inch
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a screen size of 1.50 inch which is larger than the screens of 66.6% of smartwatches and equal to those of 3.3% of smartwatches.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMOLED
    Huawei Watch Ultimate uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 48.8% of smartwatches and the same as that of 51.3% of smartwatches.
    LTPO panel wording.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    466 x 466
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a display resolution of 466 x 466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

    439 ppi
    Huawei Watch Ultimate has a pixel density of 439 ppi which is higher than that of 73.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.9% of smartwatches.
    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

    1,000 nits
    Huawei Watch Ultimate reaches 1000 nits nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 59.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 26.5% of smartwatches.
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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    1 GHz
    Huawei Watch Ultimate 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
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

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    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    ?
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    32 GB
    Huawei Watch Ultimate uses 32 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 84.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 13.4% of smartwatches.
    Storage may vary by model variant
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Huawei Watch Ultimate does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Huawei Watch Ultimate vs the average smartwatch

    • Has ECG
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
      What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • 60 min shorter charge time
      Huawei Watch Ultimate charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
      What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=102 min

      Huawei Watch Ultimate charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.60 min vs 120 min
    • Stronger display glass
      Huawei Watch Ultimate uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
      What it is: The glass material or protective cover used over the display.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Sapphire or Gorilla Glass

      Huawei Watch Ultimate uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.sapphire vs mineral glass
    • Includes fall detection
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
      What it is: Automatic detection of hard falls that can trigger checks or emergency actions.
      When it matters: When you want extra help in an emergency.

      Importance: HIGH

      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
      What it is: Support for recharging the watch through a charging pad, puck, or other cable-free method.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • 172 h longer training battery life
      Huawei Watch Ultimate lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (192 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
      What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=36.8 h

      Huawei Watch Ultimate lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (192 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.192 h vs 20 h
    • 28 GB more storage
      Huawei Watch Ultimate offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
      Storage may vary by model variant
      What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
      When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=8 GB

      Huawei Watch Ultimate 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
    • 365 mAh larger battery capacity
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (665 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
      What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
      When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: >=397 mAh

      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (665 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.665 mAh vs 300 mAh
    • Has ECG
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    • Has temperature sensor
      Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 22.3% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    • Has HRV tracking
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 38.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    • Has readiness score
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 18.4% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
    • Supports VO2 max
      Huawei Watch Ultimate measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
    • Has irregular heart alerts
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    • Supports calorie tracking
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports calorie tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 43.8% of smartwatches support calorie tracking.
    • Has weight tracking
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.2% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Huawei Watch Ultimate tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has multi-sport mode
      Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does not. 49.4% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
    • Has barometer
      Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    • Has external HR monitor
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 41.3% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    • 60 min shorter charge time
      Huawei Watch Ultimate charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    • 172 h longer training battery life
      Huawei Watch Ultimate lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (192 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    • Includes wireless charging
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.9% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    • 365 mAh larger battery capacity
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (665 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    • 1 day/s longer battery life
      Huawei Watch Ultimate offers 8 day/s of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 day/s.
    • Has NFC
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Includes maps
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 32.2% of smartwatches support maps.
    • Has compass
      Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a compass, the average smartwatch does not. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
    • Supports Wi-Fi
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
    • Supports Galileo
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    • Newer Bluetooth version
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • Stronger display glass
      Huawei Watch Ultimate uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • Has rugged design
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 34.5% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
    • Higher resolution
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a display resolution of 466x 466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • 400 nits higher display brightness
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (1,000 nits nits vs 600 nits nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits nits.
    • Better band material
      Huawei Watch Ultimate uses silicone, titanium for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • 113 ppi higher pixel density
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (439 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    • 0.1 inch larger screen size
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.5 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    • Includes fall detection
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 22.4% of smartwatches support fall detection.
    • Supports Emergency SOS
      Huawei Watch Ultimate includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.4% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    • More advanced operating system
      Huawei Watch Ultimate runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (HarmonyOS vs Proprietary OS).
    • Supports third-party apps
      Huawei Watch Ultimate supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • More frequent updates
      Huawei Watch Ultimate receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    • 28 GB more storage
      Huawei Watch Ultimate offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    • 2 year/s newer release date
      Huawei Watch Ultimate has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2023 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.

    Total
    Overall
    Health
    Fitness
    Battery
    Connectivity
    Display & Design
    Smart features
    Hardware
    • 31 g heavier weight
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is heavier than the average smartwatch (76 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • 1.4 mm thicker watch body
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
    • 6.5 mm wider watch width
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is wider than the average smartwatch (48.5 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • 31 g heavier weight
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is heavier than the average smartwatch (76 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
      What it is: The total mass of the watch body, usually expressed in grams.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=37 g

      Huawei Watch Ultimate is heavier than the average smartwatch (76 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.76.0 g vs 45 g
    • 5.38x more expensive
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£700 vs £130).
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£700 vs £130).£700 vs £130
    • 1.4 mm thicker watch body
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.
      What it is: The depth of the watch body from front to back.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=10.9 mm

      Huawei Watch Ultimate is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.60 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.60 mm.13 mm vs 11.60 mm
    • 6.5 mm wider watch width
      Huawei Watch Ultimate is wider than the average smartwatch (48.5 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
      What it is: The horizontal dimension of the watch case.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: <=39 mm

      Huawei Watch Ultimate is wider than the average smartwatch (48.5 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.48.5 mm vs 42.0 mm
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    Graphic comparison of Huawei Watch Ultimate and other Smartwatches

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    What customers like about Huawei Watch Ultimate?

    • Premium build quality featuring a zirconium-based liquid metal case and sapphire crystal glass for exceptional durability.
    • Outstanding 1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED display with peak brightness up to 3,500 nits, ensuring excellent visibility in direct sunlight.
    • Excellent battery life, typically lasting 8 to 14 days depending on usage, significantly outperforming many high-end competitors.
    • Professional-grade diving capabilities, including water resistance up to 100–150m and specialised diving computer features.
    • Comprehensive health and fitness tracking, including advanced ECG, arterial stiffness, and a high-performance 'Expedition Mode' for hikers.
    • Versatile design that transitions well from rugged outdoor use to formal occasions with included metal and rubber straps.

    What customers dislike about Huawei Watch Ultimate?

    • High price point that makes it hard to justify for users who do not require its niche diving or expedition features.
    • Limited smart ecosystem with a lack of third-party app support and no native music streaming services like Spotify.
    • No NFC payment support (contactless payments) in many regions, which is a major omission for a luxury smartwatch.
    • Large and bulky 48.5mm case size that can feel overwhelming or look out of place on smaller wrists.
    • Inconsistent accuracy in heart rate and GPS tracking reported by some reviewers during high-intensity workouts.
    • Software limitations such as a lack of standalone LTE/cellular support and limited customisation for watch faces.

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