The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is a powerful smartwatch that combines style, technology, and functionality.
As of October the watch is currently retailing at £329.99 for the standard watch and £399.99 for the titanium model and is available from the majority of online retailers or direct from Hauwei where they are currently have an exclusive offer of a free watch strap and their ear pods as a bundle.
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GT 5 Pro Key Features
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro offers a robust array of features aimed at both tech enthusiasts and fitness-conscious users. Its 1.43-inch AMOLED display is bright, crisp, and protected by a sapphire crystal, ensuring durability. The watch body is constructed from titanium (£399.99) or ceramic (£329.99), making it both lightweight and premium in design. It also integrates an ECG sensor and arterial stiffness monitoring, two features that set it apart from many competitors, providing deeper insights into heart health and circulatory function.
Navigating the watch is intuitive, with the rotatable crown offering physical feedback alongside the touchscreen for scrolling and interaction. Notifications, calls, and quick replies (Android only) are handled with ease, thanks to the built-in Bluetooth 5.2. However, the lack of Wi-Fi, eSIM, and app store capabilities restrict its full independence from a smartphone.
There are currently 13 watch face to choose from, with each tailored towards a different mood or activity to ensure that the watch can match your mood or occasion.
GT 5 Pro Battery Life
Battery performance is one of the most impressive aspects of the GT 5 Pro. Huawei has prioritized battery longevity, with the watch offering up to 14 days of use under moderate conditions. Even with more active features like continuous heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, GPS tracking, and sleep tracking enabled, the battery can last 8 days without needing a recharge.
For users who engage in intensive activities like workouts with GPS, the watch still holds a solid 7-10 days of charge, outperforming many competitors like the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch in this regard. Charging takes about 100 minutes, which is fairly standard for a smartwatch these days.
Huawei Technology
Huawei has integrated some notable technologies into the GT 5 Pro. In terms of connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.2 for a stable connection and dual-band GPS, providing 40% better accuracy over previous models. This ensures quick and reliable location tracking, which is particularly useful for outdoor activities like hiking or cycling
The watch does not support Wi-Fi or eSIM, limiting its standalone functionality, meaning it always relies on your smartphone for updates and notifications. However, it’s equipped with NFC, though features like Huawei Pay are not universally available in regions like the United Kingdom.
The operating system runs smoothly, with a combination of a touch interface and the rotatable crown for easy navigation. However, the software ecosystem remains limited, with no app store and reduced functionality on iOS compared to Android devices.
Huawei Health Monitoring
Health tracking is where the GT 5 Pro shines. The watch comes equipped with the TruSense 6.0 system, which delivers highly accurate readings for heart rate, SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation), stress levels, and even skin temperature. The ECG functionality provides an in-depth analysis of heart health, monitoring for irregularities like atrial fibrillation
tion to ECG, the watch can measure arterial stiffness, a unique feature not commonly found in other smartwatches. It also tracks sleep quality using Huawei’s TruSleep system, offering detailed insights into sleep phases (light, deep, REM), and even helps users identify potential breathing issues during sleep.
For women, the watch also includes cycle tracking to monitor menstrual health. All health data is synced through the Huawei Health app, and can be integrated with Google Fit and Apple Health, making the GT 5 Pro compatible with a wide range of health ecosystems.
Hauwei GT 5 Pro Sport and Fitness
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro excels in sports tracking, boasting 100+ sport modes including running, swimming, cycling, hiking, and even specialized modes like golf. Whether you’re looking to track your VO₂ Max (a measure of cardiovascular fitness) or monitor detailed metrics for different workouts, the watch has you covered thanks to its 5ATM waterproofing, the watch is suitable for swimming, and the dual-band GPS ensures accuracy during outdoor sports. Golfers will appreciate the golf mode, which offers metrics like swing analysis. The watch also encourages an active lifestyle with reminders to stand, move, and stay hydrated.
The fitness tracking is detailed and accurate, with precise data collection during workouts. For example, heart rate readings are almost on par with chest straps, a commonly used reference in fitness. The watch even provides training plans and recovery time estimates, making it suitable for athletes aiming to optimize their performance.
Hauwei GT 5 Pro Golf Feature in Depth
There are currently 15,000 courses on the watch with over 3,000 UK courses ready for to explore, with detailed course maps for you to download via the HUAWEI Health App. This feature is a great way to start your pre game schedule to allow you to plan your game by analyzing key elements like fairways, hazards, and green contours in advance.
Once on the course, the watch’s GNSS-based real-time distance measurement provides precise readings for the distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, helping you select the right club for each shot. In addition, it provides important data on wind speed, wind direction, and obstacle distances, allowing you to adjust your approach depending on the environmental conditions.
After the game, the Electronic Scorecard and Half Scoring Report offer a comprehensive analysis of your performance, giving you insights into areas for improvement and helping you fine-tune your strategy for future rounds.
Conclusion
The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro is a standout device in the smartwatch market, thanks to its premium design, long battery life, and comprehensive health and fitness tracking. While it lacks certain features like Wi-Fi and eSIM, its strengths lie in sensor accuracy, battery longevity, and the robust health-monitoring suite. It’s particularly appealing for Android users, as iOS functionality remains somewhat limited. This watch is an excellent choice for users who value long-lasting performance and detailed fitness data, making it a serious competitor in the wearable space.
Pros
14 day battery life ( basic use )
7 – 10 days with GPS use such as Golf
Great price range
Cons
Confusion over NFC payments working correctly in the UK
