
The HUAWEI WATCH 5 Series Just Revolutionized Health Monitoring — World, Take Note
Rashad Iskandrni
Alriyadh, 22 May 2025: The
HUAWEI WATCH Series is not updated every year. The WATCH 4 came out almost 2
years ago and the WATCH 3 is about 4 years old now. This is a rarity among
smartwatch brands. But for consumers, this is a win. There is no constant
pressure to upgrade every year and each new iteration of the WATCH Series comes
out with more than some superficial glow-up. Naturally, when the HUAWEI WATCH 5
launched there was much excitement and pep.
Now, Huawei also has a WATCH GT Series that’s entirely
separate from the HUAWEI WATCH Series. The WATCH GT 5 was debuted last year.
Compared to the WATCH GT Series, though, the WATCH Series is more upscale with
premium materials and even more advanced features. So, does the WATCH 5 Series
justify the long wait? In more ways than one. It brings a brand-new sensor, a futuristic
design, a revamped app ecosystem, and more.
X-TAP is a health revolution
The WATCH 5 Series makes big strides towards becoming
a serious health management device. It draws inspiration from real medical
devices and introduces a fingertip sensor called X-TAP. The HUAWEI X-TAP is a
12mm long glass sensor on the side of the watch body that redesigns smartwatch
health management with the industry's first all-in-one sensor. In
cardiovascular health monitoring, the quality of physiological signals
collected through fingertips is much more reliable, which can unlock more
accurate, faster, and comprehensive health monitoring. The fingertips contain
an abundance of blood vessels and a thinner skin surface, greatly reducing
signal interference from skin pigmentation, hair, etc. You can check your SpO2
levels in under 10 seconds by placing your finger on the X-TAP sensor.
The watch also has the Health Glance feature,
which is a smarter, more accurate and more attentive way to asses your health by
analysing 11 bodily indicators and long-term health trends. Despite the
comprehensive nature, it only takes Health Glance 60 seconds to generate a
report.
For most users, raw health metrics don’t mean
much. Much more important is the correlation between different monitoring
results and, above all, what they mean. That’s why the WATCH 5 introduces Health
Insights. It analyses the correlation between health indicators in sleep and
heart health scenarios through visual cues and textual analyses, offering personalised
health advice and smarter health management.
Futuristic design, tough build
The front of the watch has a prominent
spherical design that incorporates a spherical sapphire glass screen, second
only to diamond in hardness. The use of premium materials goes beyond sapphire.
The HUAWEI WATCH 5 42mm, available in Beige and Sand Gold, features a 904L
stainless steel casing—the same alloy used in luxury watches known for its
exceptional corrosion and wear resistance. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI WATCH 5 46mm,
available in Silver and Purple, uses Aerospace-grade Titanium material, which
is 45% lighter than 904L stainless steel, 1.8 times stronger, and 1.5 times
harder.
A finely crafted classic trapezoidal crown tops
of the design. The new X-TAP button that sits on the side next to the crow
blends into the overall visual language without drawing too much attention.
Everything from the spherical watch face to the new retrofuturistic hues and
high-end materials lends the watch a unique appeal that exudes precision and
craftsmanship.
Apps and ecosystem
The HUAWEI WATCH 5 Series supports e-sim cellular
calling, standalone navigation, onboard music streaming, and access to Huawei's
ecosystem of fitness and general apps. It can handle key tasks without needing
your phone constantly in your pocket.
The watch also introduces new gesture controls
designed for one-handed use. Users will now be able to tap and Double Slide
with their fingers to instantly interact with their smartwatch. You can easily
answer or hang up calls, switch music, and take photos by double tapping or
swiping your fingers with one hand, greatly improving the efficiency of
smartwatch usage.
Battery life that keeps giving
The battery life of Huawei watches has always
been astonishing. Despite all the added features and even an extra sensor,
Huawei has managed to keep it impressively long. In Standard Mode, HUAWEI WATCH
5 46mm can last for up to 4.5 under normal usage and 42mm edition can last up
to 3 days on Standard Mode. The battery life can be extended with the Battery
Saver Mode, allowing the watch to last up to 7 days on the 42mm edition and 11
days on the 46mm edition.
The HUAWEI WATCH 5 brings a whole host of new
features to smartwatches while the rest of the industry has been largely in a
trickle. And just like that, Huawei once again proves it is far ahead in health
and well-being management. What’s more, the HUAWEI WATCH 5 works equally well
with iOS and Android devices, making it a universal choice for everyone looking
for a smartwatch in 2025.
The HUAWEI WACTH 5 is available for pre-order
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia starting at 1499 SAR with valuable gifts through
Huawei online store and several authorized retailers.
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About HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG)
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) is one of
Huawei’s three business groups, providing a range of products including
smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, audio, monitors, smart screens, IOT
and others.
In Jan 2023, Brand Finance reveals Global 500
2022 list of the world’s most valuable brands, Huawei ranks No. 31, Huawei’s
brand value is US$44.3 billion.
In 2023, our total R&D spending reached more
than USD 23 billion, representing 23.4% of Huawei’s total revenue. The total
R&D investment over the last decade now exceeds USD 154 billion.
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