For the launch of its new Watch 5, Huawei is offering a rather generous deal: immediate discount, free earphones, bracelet, and services. But beyond the good deal, what is this smartwatch designed for health really worth?
Huawei is back in the smartwatch spotlight with the Watch 5, a model that aims to combine high-end design, advanced health monitoring, and battery life of up to 11 days. Presented as a complete and autonomous tool, the watch is aimed at both athletes and users concerned about their daily well-being. An ambitious proposition, at the crossroads of discreet luxury and useful technology.
And good news! For its launch, HUAWEI is pulling out all the stops and offering several exclusive offers. So, for any purchase of the HUAWEI Watch 5, available from €449.99, you benefit from:
- €30 discount with the code A30PHONA5 (the price drops from €449.99 to €419.99).
- A free pair of Freebuds6i
- A second free bracelet
- A one-year extended warranty
- 3 months of Huawei Santé+ subscription offered
Very interesting offers, but one question still remains: what is this new HUAWEI Watch 5 worth? We tell you everything below.
A design that hides its game well
Huawei takes care of appearances, but not only that. All models feature an LTPO 2.0 screen protected by a spherical sapphire crystal, mounted on a case made of aerospace titanium (46 mm) or 904L steel (42 mm), an alloy prized in luxury watchmaking. The result: a visually understated watch, yet built to last.
The inspiration comes from the Kármán line, a boundary between atmosphere and space: a streamlined case, a trapezoidal crown inherited from previous models, and ergonomics designed to fit the wrist without hindering movement. The screen boasts brightness up to 3000 nits and borders reduced to 1.8 mm. Suffice it to say that even in full sunlight, you can see clearly.
A health station on the wrist
The real technological leap is inside. The HUAWEI Watch 5 introduces X-TAP, a multi-sensor technology activated by a 3-second press. This gesture allows access to the Health Panorama, a function that measures 9 key indicators in one minute, including heart rate variability (HRV), ECG, SpO₂ and arterial stiffness. All with a 3-in-1 sensor positioned at the tip of the finger.
The benefit? Better accuracy, especially for blood oxygen, which is often approximate on the wrist. Here, Huawei is approaching the rendering of a professional oximeter: reading in 10 seconds, continuous monitoring, and detection of risk areas (below 90%). Everything is integrated into the Huawei Health application, which cross-references sleep, activity, and stress data to generate personalized recommendations. And most importantly, thanks to X-TAP technology, you can access your health assessment with a single touch!
The approach is resolutely proactive: if an indicator slips, the watch lets you know. And rather than flooding the screen with curves, it favors readable graphic summaries, and even a few games or fun interactions to demystify connected health. A good compromise between seriousness and simplicity.
Battery life that adapts to your habits
Another special feature: the Watch 5 offers two battery life modes. Standard mode lasts 3 days (42 mm) or 4.5 days (46 mm) with all functions active. Ultra-long battery life mode extends to 7 days (42 mm) and 11 days (46 mm), reducing certain animations or connections.
Switching between the two takes 3 seconds, a real plus for alternating between daily use and long weekends without a charger. A full charge takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on the size.
A watch that calls without a smartphone
The eSIM module is integrated, which means that the Watch 5 can make calls, send messages or use navigation, even without a smartphone nearby. A feature designed for athletes or users who prefer to travel light.
It all relies on Wi-Fi 6 compatibility (max speed 65 Mbps), and a Huawei Sunflower positioning system, coupled with more than 100 sports modes: hiking, skiing, football, swimming... indoors and outdoors, with or without GPS.
And what about gestures?
The HUAWEI Watch 5 is also intuitive, thanks to a gesture control function. Two simple movements are offered: Double Slide (slide the thumb over the index finger) and Double Tap, to interact without touching the screen. Answering a call, stopping an alarm or managing music becomes possible with a simple gesture of the hand.
This interaction, activated via the Huawei Health app, adds a well-thought-out layer of comfort. Everything works equally well on Android and iOS, which avoids compartmentalizing uses.
Finally, with the Watch 5, Huawei has created a smartwatch that is elegant, precise, and versatile. Capable of tracking health indicators with a rare level of detail, ensuring battery life adapted to its uses, and functioning without a smartphone, it is part of the trend towards connected objects that are intended to be more autonomous, more personal. A concentration of discreet technologies, designed to adapt to today's lifestyles.
This article is a sponsored publication offered by HUAWEI.
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