HUAWEI has introduced the latest iteration of its smart wearable line, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 series as the successor to last year’s FIT 4 series. The new release comprises two models, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 and the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro, featuring updated design materials, larger displays, and comprehensive tracking for both sports and health metrics.
Design and Display Specifications
The Watch Fit 5 series is available in multiple color configurations and incorporates hardware upgrades to the screen and bezel.
- Color Options:
- HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5: Radiant Silver, Hyacinth Purple, Vibrant White, Rhythmic Black, and New Green.
- HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro: Sunset Orange, Glacier White, and Yadan Black. The bezel utilizes a precision oiling process, and the Glacier White variant incorporates aerospace-grade nano-ceramic metal technology.
- Screen Dimensions:
- The standard Watch Fit 5 features a 1.82-inch display.
- The Watch Fit 5 Pro features a larger 1.92-inch display with 1.8mm ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides.
- Brightness: Both devices support a global peak brightness of 3000 nits to maintain visibility in direct sunlight.
Sports and Activity Tracking
Huawei has introduced new fitness features and expanded its tracking metrics for specific outdoor activities.
- Micro-Movement: A new feature designed for users with sedentary routines or limited time. It provides short, guided exercises ranging from 30 seconds to a few minutes, utilizing animated watch face prompts.
- Cycling: The series features automatic cycling recognition and displays real-time data, including simulated cycling power and cadence.
- Pro-Exclusive Outdoor Features: The Watch Fit 5 Pro includes advanced metrics for outdoor activities:
- Trail Running: Supports segmented navigation, altitude trends, and finish line prediction.
- Golf: Includes vector maps for over 17,000 courses worldwide, featuring a green view that automatically rotates based on the user’s first-person perspective.
Health Monitoring Systems
The Watch Fit 5 series integrates several sensors and software alerts for health tracking, with specific advanced functions reserved for the Pro model.
- Cardiovascular and Preventative Health (Pro Model): The Watch Fit 5 Pro includes pulse wave atrial fibrillation and premature beat alert software, alongside electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis alerts. It also supports vascular elasticity detection and blood glucose risk assessments.
- Women’s Health Tracking: Both models utilize an integrated body temperature sensor to track wrist temperature trends, which is used to estimate and predict ovulation cycles.
Battery Performance
The series is equipped with a high-silicon battery designed to support extended usage between charges. Under light usage conditions, the battery lasts up to 10 days, while typical daily usage yields up to 7 days of battery life.
HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 andWatch Fit 5 Pro Specifications
- Design: 550 MPa aluminium body with Nylon/Fluoroelastomer strap
- Display: 1.82-inch (Fit 5) / 1.92-inch (Fit 5 Pro) (480 × 408 pixels) AMOLED display, 2000-nit (Fit 5) 3000-nit (Fit 5 Pro) peak brightness
- Buttons: Power button + function button; the upper button supports rotating the crown.
- App: HUAWEI Health App
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope sensor, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor. Optical heart rate sensor, barometric pressure sensor, Temperature sensor, ECG sensor (Fit 5 Pro only), Depth sensor (Fit 5 Pro only)
- Durability: 5 ATM water resistance, IP6X dustproof, Dive (Depth up to 40 metres) (Fit 5 Pro only)
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 6.0 supporting BR and BLE, NFC, supports GPS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency) / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a) / GALILEO (E1 + E5a) / QZSS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency) / NavIC
- Audio: Mic & Speaker; Bluetooth calling
- 100+ Workout Modes
- Smart features: Live View, Watch faces, Weather, Camera & Music control, and more
- Battery life: Up to 10 days (max 4 days with AOD), Magnetic charging pin
Pricing and Availability
The HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 is priced at 1,099 yuan (USD 161 / Rs. 15,045 approx.) for the silicon-strap version, and the fabric-strap version costs 1,199 yuan (USD 175 / Rs. 16,410 approx.). It is now available for pre-order and will officially go on sale across all channels on April 29th.
The HUAWEI Watch Fit 5 Pro is priced at 2,099 yuan (USD 307 / Rs. 28,730 approx.) for the silicon strap version, and the braided fabric strap version costs 2,199 (USD 322 / Rs. 30,095 approx.). It will be available for pre-order on April 29th and will officially go on sale across all channels on May 15th.