Huawei Watch 5 Review
Premium smartwatch evaluation across critical performance metrics
Design
1.5″ OLED/AMOLED • 5 ATM • IP68 • No damage-resistant glass • 310 ppi • Replaceable band
Sensors
Heart rate • Blood oxygen • Temperature • GPS • Barometer • Compass • Gyroscope • Accelerometer
Activity Tracking
Sleep tracking • Distance • Steps • Pace • Auto activity detection • Route tracker • Elevation
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2 • Wi-Fi • NFC • Cellular • eSIM • iOS & Android compatible
Battery
4.5-day life • 867 mAh • Rechargeable • No wireless charging
Features
HRV tracking • VO2 max • Heart rate notifications • Readiness level • Answer calls • Notifications • Find phone
App & Software
Huawei Health app • Activity reports • Sleep reports • Coaching • Goals • Ad-free • Free
Overall Score
The Huawei Watch 5 is a premium smartwatch featuring a 1.5-inch OLED/AMOLED display with 310 ppi and 5 ATM water resistance. It includes advanced health monitoring with blood oxygen, heart rate, and temperature sensors. With up to 4.5 days of battery life from its 867 mAh battery, it’s suitable for daily use. The watch supports cellular connectivity via eSIM, GPS, NFC, and dual-platform compatibility. The Huawei Health app provides detailed activity reports, sleep analysis, and coaching. Despite lacking wireless charging and damage-resistant glass, its comprehensive feature set including HRV tracking, VO2 max measurements, and call functionality make it a strong contender in the smartwatch market.
Huawei Watch 5
Feature-packed smartwatch with comprehensive health tracking and stylish design
