What’s New in Huawei Watch GT 5? Competitors and Specs
Hi there! In 2024 Huawei Watch GT 5 is the latest mainstream iteration in Huawei’s lineup of smartwatches, replacing the GT 4 with subtle yet welcome improvements. This is counts on a flashy, stylish design and a heavy emphasis on sports and fitness tracking to win customers over, while areas such as third-party apps support continue to suffer, due to the US trade ban.
Regardless, with its reasonable price point of £229.99 (around $300), 2024 Huawei Watch GT 5 offers real value for both Android and iOS users who prioritize health and fitness over a rich app ecosystem. Although it doesn’t include some of the premium features of its Pro sibling – such as ECG capability or advanced golf or trail run tracking, the GT 5 is a robust all-rounder with solid battery life and dependable fitness and health tracking features.
What’s New Huawei Watch GT 5?
- TruSense System – Improved heart rate monitor accuracy in dynamic workouts, darker skin tones, and more.
- Sunflower Positioning System – Enhanced, dual-frequency GPS positioning for more accurate location tracking.
- Redesigned case – Slightly slimmer body and a more pronounced octagonal design for the 46mm model.
- New running and cycling metrics – More in-depth analysis of running form and cycling activity.
- Screenshot and keyboard support – Full QWERTY keyboard for typing out replies and ability to take screenshots via two-button press.
The Huawei Watch GT 5 is available in two sizes: a masculine 46mm and feminine 41mm. I really like that instead of just one unisex design in two sizes, a la Apple Watch, Huawei has created two distinct, but equally attractive designs for men and women. There’s no LTE version for the GT 5, but both models come with the same core features, save for the difference in dimensions, display size and battery life. For this review, I’m testing the 46mm Watch GT 5.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Competitors
Two major competitors include the Garmin Vivoactive 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. The Vivoactive 5 offers superior health insights, while the Galaxy Watch 7 has a richer app ecosystem. However, the Watch GT 5 stands out with great battery life, accurate fitness tracking and a more affordable price. It’s also a good, stylish and more affordable alternative to the Apple Watch for iPhone users, provided third-party apps aren’t that important to you.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Specs
| Brand | Huawei |
| App Support | Yes | Huawei Health (Compatibility: Android 9.0 or later | iOS 13.0 or later) |
| Water Resistance | Yes | 5 ATM |
| Model | GT 5 Pro Smart Watch |
| Dimensions | 46mm: 46.3 mm × 46.3 mm × 10.9 mm | 42mm: 42.49 mm × 42.49 mm × 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 46mm: Approximately 53 g (Without Strap) | 42mm: Approximately 44 g (Without Strap) |
| Display | 46mm: 1.43 inches | 42mm: 1.32 inches | AMOLED | Resolution: 466 x 466 |
| Battery Info | Wireless Charging: Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Magnetometer sensor, Optical heart rate sensor, Barometer sensor, Temperature sensor, Ambient light sensor | ECG sensor, Depth sensor |
| Other Features / Info | 46mm Material: Material Titanium alloy | 42mm Material: Nanocrystalline Ceramic | Connectivity NFC: Supported, Bluetooth: 2.4 GHz | |
2024 Huawei Watch GT 5 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Great, distinct male and female designs
- Very long battery life
- Accurate health and fitness tracking
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Doesn’t have an app ecosystem
- No support for popular contactless payment services
The Huawei Watch GT 5 price is reasonable price, attractive design, awesome battery life and excellent fitness tracking all make the Watch GT 5 a strong contender in the mid-range smartwatch market. The Huawei Watch GT 5 comes with a comprehensive feature set, has a beautiful screen, works quickly and gets the job done. It’s not exactly cheap, but it looks arguably better than most mainstream options out there, is made of quality stainless steel, and has character. And this, I believe, is just enough to make it worth your while.
