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Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch review: Fashion meets fitness

Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch review: Fashion meets fitness

Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch review: Fashion meets fitness

3/5
Expanding its product portfolio in India, Huawei recently launched the Huawei GT 5 smart watch in the country. The smartwatch comes in two variants: a 46mm version for men, available in three color options (Blue, Brown and Black), and a 41mm version for women, available in five different colors (White, Brown, Blue, Gold and Black). We use: Huawei Watch GT 5 41mm Gold Edition for women. Priced at Rs 21,999, the smartwatch has a striking gold metallic strap and stainless steel case.
If you’re looking for a smartwatch and wondering whether the Huawei Watch GT 5 Gold Edition is right for you, here’s our review. Continue reading

Huawei Watch GT 5 design and screen

Huawei Watch GT 5 is an elegant blend of classic aesthetics and modern smartwatch functionality. The unit we received for review was the women’s 41mm Gold version. The gold metallic strap of the smartwatch provides a luxurious look that is suitable for formal events as well as for daily use. The watch stays comfortably on your wrist even for long hours.
Watch GT 5 has a circular-shaped dial with a stainless steel (gold-coloured) case. On the right side of the GT5, there is a crown above a secondary functional button. The two buttons are carefully placed to prevent accidental pressing. The sensors and charging port are behind the dial.

Huawei Watch GT 5 design

The front of the Huawei Watch GT 5 is dominated by a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. It produces sharp, vibrant images with a resolution of 466×466 pixels and 352 PPI. The smartwatch’s brightness levels are impressive and offer good outdoor visibility in most conditions. We generally kept the brightness levels only around 50% and did not encounter any difficulties when using the smartwatch outdoors. The screen registers very few fingerprints, making it look stylish without requiring constant maintenance.
The lift-to-wake feature responds reliably and displays the time and notifications with a simple wrist movement. This is especially useful if you don’t prefer to enable the always-on display on the Huawei Watch GT 5 but still want quick access to the time when you check it.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Performance

Huawei Watch GT 5 offers an impressive suite of performance, health and exercise tracking features. Powered by Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system, the smartwatch is compatible with both Android and iPhone via the Harmony app. However, the watch has some limitations for iOS users, such as limited app installations and limited notification responses.

Huawei Watch GT 5

However, Watch GT 5 offers a full QWERTY keyboard for typing quick responses, providing ease of responding on the go. The smartwatch also lets you capture screenshots by pressing both physical buttons, a useful feature for sharing metrics or notifications. The smartwatch also has a microphone and speaker, so you can take calls and even play music using it.
Training Tracking
The GT 5 caters to a wide range of workouts, covering everything from running and swimming to walking and rowing. Additional options in the “Custom” section include strength training, eSports, etc. It allows for a wider variety of tracking, including activities. You can quickly access workout tracking by pressing the secondary functional button located under the crown on the left. Equipped with a speaker, the watch can also talk to you.

Huawei Watch GT 5 features

For example, every time you start a new workout, the smartwatch will automatically alert you “Workout Started.” You can press the crown button to pause the workout; The watch will now show “Workout Paused”. Little features like this make the wearable device more interactive.
Health and Wellness Trackingg
Health features on the Watch GT 5 are enhanced by Huawei’s TruSense system, which includes improved sensor placement and components for accurate heart rate and SpO2 tracking. Dual-frequency GPS also provides precise tracking of routes for activities such as running and cycling. In our testing, heart rate monitoring was extremely responsive, accurately tracking both cardio and strength sessions.

Huawei Watch GT 5

Sleep and Breathing Tracking
GT 5 offers comprehensive sleep tracking that includes automatic sleep mode engagement and captures key metrics. With the new Sleep Breathing Awareness feature, the watch now classifies breathing interruptions during sleep into four levels: normal, low, medium and high. It can also provide information regarding respiratory health.
Additional Health Features
The GT 5 also includes stress tracking, skin temperature tracking, and female menstrual cycle tracking, but it lacks the ECG and arterial stiffness features of the Pro version. Users can also access premium (paid) features such as fitness courses, meditation guides and personalized wellness plans through the Huawei Health app, adding even more functionality to the smartwatch.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Battery

One area where the Huawei Watch GT 5 really shines is battery life. The company claims up to 7 days of battery life for maximum usage, 5 days of battery life for regular use, 3 days of battery life with Always On Display enabled. During our testing, we kept features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking on, and occasional use of GPS for exercise. The watch easily lasted 5 days on a single charge for us. Even with heavier use, including regular Bluetooth calls and maximum brightness, you can expect up to 3 days between charges.
Charging is easy with GT5’s wireless USB-A charger, which has a circular magnetic design that aligns easily without the hassle of pin positioning.

Decision

Priced at Rs 21,999, the Huawei Watch GT 5 Gold Edition is a stylish, well-designed smartwatch that balances premium aesthetics with practical functionality. Its gold metallic strap and stainless steel case give a luxurious feel and provide all-day comfort. The AMOLED display delivers vibrant visuals with excellent brightness even in direct sunlight, and the responsive wake-up feature makes checking the time hassle-free.
With a wide range of training support, improved heart rate monitoring and accurate GPS, it is designed to appeal to a wide range of users, from casual fitness enthusiasts to those with more advanced training goals. Battery life is one of the key features of the Huawei Watch GT 5. It’s a versatile smartwatch option that seamlessly combines both fashion and function.