Huawei announced the support for third-party applications on its smartwatch at the end of February 2021. The HUAWEI Watch GT2 Pro was the first wearable from the company to get this feature. Now, months later, the less expensive HUAWEI Watch GT2 and the HUAWEI Watch GT2e are now finally getting this feature via the latest firmware builds.

Huawei is rolling out new firmware builds for the HUAWEI Watch GT2 and HUAWEI Watch GT2e units. These new software builds bring support for third-party applications.

But unfortunately, the fresh firmware builds are only available for testers, reports ITHome.

The software builds that enable third-party app support are as listed below.

• HUAWEI Watch GT2 42mm – 11.0.14.57 (Closed Beta Testers – China)
• HUAWEI Watch GT2 46mm – 11.0.14.77/78 (Open Beta Testers – China)
• HUAWEI Watch GT2e – 11.0.14.25 (Closed Beta Testers – China)

Apart from adding support for third-party applications, the above-mentioned firmware builds also add an ability to check heart-related data directly on the smartwatch itself.

The latest software builds for the HUAWEI Watch2 and HUAWEI Watch GT2e should make their way to the stable channel once the beta testers don’t find any major bugs. They should be also available in international markets later.

Having said that, though third-party app support sounds big, there are only a few applications to try out.

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Huawei Watch GT 2 landed the Indian shores in December of 2019 before making its way to Europe alongside the Huawei P40 series in March 2020. But only now the wearable is receiving a firmware update in the country to enable SpO2 sensor.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 is one of the best smartwatches in India for the price. Interestingly, the company had disabled its SpO2 sensor for months. Thankfully, users can now make use of this dormant sensor with the latest firmware version 1.0.6.26.

SpO2 sensors on wearables help in monitoring blood oxygen levels. According to WHO (World Health Organization), the count should be 95-10% in a healthy person.

The newly launched sporty Huawei Watch GT 2e comes with this functionality out of the box. The company might have disabled it on the older model because of optimization issues.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 comes in two sizes (42mm / 46mm) and starts at ₹14,990 in India. It is powered by the company’s in-house Kirin A1 SoC and can be connected with both Android and iOS devices via its Bluetooth 5.1 module. 

The GPS built-in wearable features 15 sports modes, 85 custom workout modes, Bluetooth calling, in-device Music, sleep monitor, stress monitor, menstrual cycle management, and a ton of sensors to support the above-mentioned features.

The smaller variant with 1.2-inch display is rated for 7 days of battery life, whereas the larger 1.39-inch model is claimed to last 14 days.

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Smartwatches have become an increasingly popular accessory amongst several people. They not only tell the time but also perform multiple other functions such as tracking physical activities, alerting you of notifications from your phone, tracking your sleep, measuring your heart rate and more.

If you are on the search for a smartwatch and have a hard time deciding which to buy, we have put together a list that should help you make a decision.

Huawei Watch GT 2 – For the sports enthusiast

The Huawei Watch GT 2 is Huawei’s latest smartwatch and a successor to the Watch GT released back in 2018. Available in two sizes – 42mm and 47mm – the selling point of this watch is its battery life which is up to 14 days on the larger model.

The watch can track up to 15 different activities including elliptical workout, rowing, and free training. It also has automatic workout detection for six activities and a professional sports trainer. There is support for GPS and GLONASS for accurate positional tracking.

Unlike a lot of other watches on this list, the Watch GT 2 can store up to 500 audio files, so you have something to listen to while working out (only supported on Huawei and Honor phones). It also supports voice calls over Bluetooth (46mm version only). Other features include stress-monitoring, sleep monitoring, oxygen saturation detection (SpO2), and menstrual cycle tracking.

Honorable Mention Watch GT 2e – this is a more sports-oriented version of the Watch GT 2. It boasts the same 2-week battery life and can also track several physical activities with the addition of personalized training modes for activities such as skateboarding, surfing, parkour, and rock climbing. The price is €199.

Amazfit GTR – Best Battery Life

When it comes to smartwatches and fitness trackers, Amazfit has become a sort of household name. The manufacturer (Huami) is not only known for its Amazfit-branded products which also includes earbuds and running shoes but is also known as the contractor for Xiaomi’s Mi Band fitness trackers. 

The Amazfit GTR is the first of a new series of smartwatches from the manufacturer. It has a lot going for it from its Gorilla Glass protected AMOLED display to its aluminum/stainless steel/titanium bezel to its support for 12 different activities including elliptical, swimming, and free training. However, top of it all is its 24-day battery life (up to 74 days in basic watch mode) which puts that of the Huawei Watch GT 2 to shame.

The GTR is available in two sizes – 47mm and 42mm – and also comes in several color variants. It is also pretty affordable with a price tag that starts at ¥799 (~$113). However, it sells for a bit higher from third-party retailers.

Amazfit GTS – An Amazfit GTR in a different body

Don’t like round watches, the Amazfit GTS has got you covered with its Super-Retina-grade square AMOLED display. Even with its minimalist design, the GTS is a stylish watch and packs several of the same features as the GTR. It has GPS, NFC, up to 12 activity tracking, music playback control, a heart rate sensor, and is waterproof up to 50 meters. It also has an amazing battery life – up to 46 days in basic watch mode and 14 days of regular use (NFC, notifications, GPS on for 30 minutes each day, sleep monitoring, and heart rate monitoring on).

The Amazfit GTS launched with a more expensive price tag than the GTR and can be purchased for $160 on Giztop.

OPPO Watch – Premium but familiar design

OPPO joined the smartwatch-makers league this year with the OPPO Watch. The smartwatch’s design is greatly-inspired by Apple’s own watch which might make it unpopular among folks who do not want people calling their smartwatch a clone. Design aside, the OPPO Watch is actually a pretty capable smartwatch.

The 46mm version of the watch has a 1.91-inch flexible hyperboloid AMOLED display. Unlike several of the watches on this list, you can download apps onto the OPPO Watch, thanks to its Android-based ColorOS Watch system.

Alongside all the tracking and measuring you will expect of a smartwatch, the OPPO Watch can also make and receive calls even without being paired to a phone and that is because it has an eSIM and cellular connectivity. You can choose to have a different phone number for the watch or have it share one with your phone.

With respect to battery life, the OPPO Watch can last up to 21 days in power saver mode (or basic watch mode). Smart Mode which is when you use all the features including as a phone and connected to the internet, its battery life is 40 hours. Thankfully, the watch supports Watch VOOC fast charge, allowing you to charge it from empty to 50% in just 17 minutes.

The OPPO Watch starts at ¥1499 (~$212) for the 41mm aluminum version and goes up to ¥2499 (~$354) for the Stainless Steel 46mm version.

Mi Watch – A 4G Smartwatch with a familiar design

The Mi Watch launched before the OPPO Watch above and got its own fair share of  “Apple Watch-clone” remarks. We’ll leave it to you to decide which one is more of a clone. When you finally accept the design, you will realize it actually packs some really interesting features.

This watch has an eSIM, 4G, a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, and a custom-version of Wear OS called MIUI for Watch. There is support for app downloads, NFC payments, and a built-in smart assistant (XiaoAI). The Mi Watch also boasts a 2-day battery life.

The Mi Watch has a starting price of ¥1299 (~$185).

Xiaomi Watch Color – A less-expensive Amazfit GTR (47mm) but without the battery life

The Xiaomi Watch Color can be termed as a less-expensive alternative to the Amazfit GTR. It has a similar design and even shares some of its specs but skips on some features such as battery life (2-weeks for normal use and 22 days in basic watch mode ) and the number of activities it can track (down to 10). However, you do get NFC, GPS+GLONASS, heart-rate monitoring, and sleep tracking. One feature it has that the Amazfit GTR doesn’t is a built-in smart assistant (XiaoAI) though one that users outside China will find useless.

The Xiaomi Watch Color has an MSRP of ¥799 (~$113) but sells up north of $130 from 3rd-party retailers.

Haylou Watch Solar – Budget with a big B

You are probably wondering why a watch that is yet to go on sale is on this list. Yes, that is because we have faith in the Haylou Watch Solar based on what its sibling, the Haylou LS01, offers.

The Halou Solar is the cheapest watch on this list with a price tag that is a third of the second-cheapest watch on the list. A low-price tag isn’t the only thing this watch has got to offer. The watch has a 1.28-inch display (TFT not AMOLED) that Haylou claims is bright even under direct sunlight. While they have skipped on the type of display, the rest of the features are great.

You get a metal frame (surprisingly not plastic) and 22mm silicone rubber straps (not sure about the quality of the straps, you can purchase replacement bands made from various other materials).

The Haylou Solar can track a total of 12 physical activities including gymnastics, basketball, soccer, yoga, and rowing. It also has 24-hour heart-rate monitoring, sleep tracking, music playback control, and support for notification alerts. Haylou tops it off with a 30-day battery life in basic watch mode (2 weeks with 24-hour heart rate tracking).

The Haylou Solar has an MSRP of ¥149 (~$21) but expect it to sell for between $30 – $35 when it goes on sale. Even at that, it sure is still one of the cheapest smartwatches you can buy.

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Huawei announces a doorstep service dubbed as ‘VIP Customer Services’ for its Huawei smartwatch products in India. This service is valid for both in-warranty as well as out of warranty customers of Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm). 

The new ‘VIP Customer Services’ can be availed on the aforementioned Huawei wearables purchased through both online and offline channels. Additionally, the company has also announced ‘no-cost replacement plan’, which is valid during the warranty period of the newly bought eligible products if they have any manufacturing defects or performance issues.

Apart from this, Huawei has also announced the availability of spare parts for out of warranty Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Watch GT 2 smart wearables. The company has even listed the estimated price of the replaceable spare parts such as the strap, charging base, back cover, screen, and mainboard on a dedicated support page. All of these spares come with 90 days of warranty from the date they are fitted.

As mentioned earlier, both ‘no-cost replacement plan’ and ‘spare parts replacement’ do not require the customer to visit a nearby service center as they come under the company’s new doorstep service called ‘VIP Customer Services’.

To use this service, the customer will have to make an appointment for the service through a dedicated IVR / toll-free number 1800-209-6555. Once that process gets finished, the company will pick and drop the product from the customer’s place for the repair or replacement.

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At the Huawei P40 series launch event, the company also took wraps off Huawei Watch GT 2, the successor to the last year’s Huawei Watch GT as well as EMUI 10.1 and another smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e with sporty looks. But here in this post, let us take a closer look at what the new Huawei Watch GT 2 brings to the table.

Huawei Watch GT 2 Design

The Huawei Watch GT 2 is a spiritual successor to the original Huawei Watch GT launched in 2019. This smartwatch comes in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm as well as weighs 29g and 41g without the strap respectively. The watch case is made of metal + plastic and comes in Black Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold Stainless Steel (42mm), and Titanium Grey Stainless Steel colors respectively.

As for straps, the 42mm version gets Khaki Leather, Cyan Fluoroelastomer, Rose Gold Milanese, and Black Fluoroelastomer options. On the other hand, the 46mm variant can be either paired with Titanium Grey Metal, Orange Fluoroelastomer, Brown Leather or Black Fluoroelastomer strap.

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Specifications and Price

Talking about the screen, both variants feature a circular AMOLED display but with varying sizes and resolution. The smaller 42mm model comes fitted with a 1.2-inch panel with a resolution of 390 x 390 pixels, while the 46mm version sports a 1.39-inch panel with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. Although Huawei does not mention the capacity of the batteries present in each model, they are different as the smaller model is only rated for a maximum of 7 days, whereas the larger model will last 14 days as per the company.

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As far as common features between the two are concerned, both come with Huawei’s own Kirin A1 wearable chip, fifteen professional sports modes, 85 custom workout modes, Bluetooth calling, in-device Music, notification support, sleep monitor, stress monitor, menstrual cycle management, built-in GPS, Bluetooth 5.1, power button, function button, water-resistance up to 5ATM, magnetic charging thimble port for charging, and loads of sensors including accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, optical heart rate, ambient light, air pressure, and capacitive.

Last but not least, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is priced at €229 (~$252) and  €249 (~$274) for the 42mm and 46mm respectively.

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Huawei will be announcing the Huawei P40 series of flagship phones on March 26. The Chinese firm is expected to announce some other products at the same event. A recent leak had revealed that the Chinese firm is working on the launch of a new smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e. The leaked had revealed its entire specifications along with renders of its three color variants. Today, Huawei officially confirmed that the Huawei Watch GT 2e will be announced on March 26.

The above shown commercial that the company released through its Weibo account confirms the March 26 launch date. Hence, it is likely that the smartwatch will be showcased at the P40 launch event. The Watch GT 2e is expected to arrive as a lower version of the Huawei Watch GT 2 that was announced last year alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series in September.

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Huawei Watch GT 2e specifications

The Huawei Watch GT 2e is expected to borrow its design and main specs from the Watch GT 2. The upcoming wearable device from the Chinese manufacturer will be featuring a round-shaped AMOLED display that offers a high resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The HiSilicon Hi1132 which is an ARM Cortex-M3 energy efficient SoC will be powering the device. It will be assisted by 16 MB of RAM.

The Watch GT 2e will arrive with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The device can be paired with Android devices running on Android 4.4 and above as well as iOS devices running on iOS 9.0 and above. It is expected to come equipped with GPS support.

The Watch GT 2e will receive power from 455mAh which will take around 1 hour to charge completely. It is speculated to last for up to 14 days on a single charge. The device is expected to arrive with a heart rate sensor. The Watch GT 2e will be a waterproof device with 53 x 10.8 x 46.8mm dimensions.

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Chinese tech company UMIDIGI has revealed via a tweet posted recently that it will launch a new smartwatch which has as its biggest feature a SpO2 monitor. The smartwatch will be called UMIDIGI UFit and isn’t just a smartwatch but a fitness and health tracker. The product will be launched on March 16.

In the face of the Coronavirus outbreak, the focus on health and fitness has increased. The blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) level is a vital indicator of a person’s health. This tracking the SpO2 level is also a new wearable tech metric getting adopted by more manufacturers. It might sound complicated but SpO2 can reveal conditions. For example, coronavirus and sleep apnea may cause low blood oxygen saturation.

The SpO2 monitor is already in some big-name wearables: Fitbit and Garmin already have an SpO2 sensor on most of their devices, and Huawei has jumped in too. UMIDIGI UFit is expected to also have a SpO2 sensor but it would be much more affordable, in line with UMIDIGI’s market strategy.

There’s still a lot we don’t know about the device, but there are a few things we can speculate from the teaser image. Besides the SpO2 monitoring function, it apparently has a curved screen and 2.5D glass. And there’s a side button to control the watch. We won’t have to wait long to learn more about the smartwatch since it goes official on March 16.

UMIDIGI is also running a giveaway with five units of the UMIDIGI F2 smartphone and fifteen units of the UFit up for takes. You can join the giveaway on their official website. You can also pre-order the UFit on AliExpress.

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Being UMIDIGI’s latest flagship smartwatch, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will start global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 on AliExpress on Thanksgiving day (November 28th). Adopting a mainstream and modern design, it comes with 5ATM water resistance and clean UI, while providing real-time notifications and sports activity update to the user. But what makes it so different that someone would spend money on it? Let’s check out.

New premium dual-crown rounded display design

Moving away from the square design of the previous model, the Uwatch GT is suitable for both formal and sports occasions. Also, thanks to the two buttons (power button and function button) it is easier to operate.

5ATM water resistance

Of course, a modern smartwatch should offer protection against water and the Uwatch GT features 5ATM water resistance. This means that you can use it even if you dive 50 meters underwater (for 10 minutes)! In daily use, it is practically waterproof. Such a feature is found in other smartwatches on the market but with really expensive prices.

Up to two weeks’ battery life

The Achilles Heel of most smartwatches out there is the battery life. UMIDIGI is using Bluetooth 5.0 and other power-saving hardware to achieve one of the longest battery life for smartwatches out there. It can go on for up to 2 weeks even if you use the continuous heart rate monitoring as well as other basic features. It’s good to know that your smartwatch won’t turn off in the middle of the day or when you are exercising.

Continuous heart rate monitoring

Until recently, smartwatches didn’t come with continuous heart rate monitoring and the user had to trigger the function on his own. UMIDIGI stays up to date with the current features offered in the market so that you can monitor your heart status all day. The UWatch GT allows users to see their heart rate and monitor bradycardia and heart failure.

Smart sports mode

Featuring 12 sports modes that track what kind of activity the user is taking part in, such as running, cycling and more, UMIDIGI’s watch is Google Fit-enabled to give you credit for all your moves and provide a holistic view of your health.

Flagship features, budget price

The most important of all is its price tag. Unlike rival models with similar features that are asking for $150 or more, the UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will cost just $39.99 on Aliexpress during its global sales debut on Thanksgiving Day.

The sale will start on November 28th and will be valid until the end of Cyber Monday sales. To not miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on Aliexpress now. Lastly, the company is also running a Giveaway to give out 10 units to 10 trial users. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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UMIDIGI that is best known for its affordable flagship smartphones, recently launched its latest flagship sports smartwatch, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT. According to the company, the killer features are its 5ATM water-resistance as well as Bluetooth 5.0, features difficult to find in smartwatches below $50. The Uwatch GT will be globally available on Thanksgiving at a discounted price of $39.99 and until then, you can check out the unboxing video below to see it in action.

The design has greatly improved over the previous version and the watch looks premium. UMIDIGI moved from a square display to a dual-crown rounded one with a watch case width of 47mm and a 1.3″ display. The metal body features smooth edges and paired with the silicon-based strap, it looks suitable both for work and sports. There are 2 physical buttons on the right side for easy use.

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Back to the 5ATM feature, the Uwatch GT allows you to go for a swim while wearing it. As we’ve explained in previous news, the watch is water-resistant up to a depth of 50 meters for 10 minutes so that you don’t have to worry when wearing it in daily life or swimming.

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What’s more, the watch supports advanced exercise tracking with 12 sports modes, including running and walking. Also, the continuous heart rate monitoring has improved over the previous model and the battery life is around two weeks with average use.

UMIDIGI Uwatch GT will start its global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 on November 28th and the promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales. You can add it to your cart on Aliexpress in advance so that you won’t miss the sale. Lastly, UMIDIGI is already running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for Uwatch GT. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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While the US continues to mount pressure on its allies to boycott Huawei‘s products, the company continues to saunter on. Japan may be one of the countries that won’t be using Huawei’s 5G equipment but the Asian country isn’t closing its doors entirely against the Chinese giant. Huawei has reportedly launched a retinue of new products for the Japanese market top of which is the Nova 5T.

Huawei Nova 5T is joined by the Watch GT2, FreeBuds 3,  and Band 4 in making their grand entrance into Japan. All the products were launched within the last couple of months. The Nova 5T made its debut in August packing a powerful specs lineup. The phone is an affordable premium mid-range model but is powered by the flagship Kirin 980 chipset. The model introduced in Japan comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The Nova 5T also comes with a Quad -camera setup. The EMUI 9.1 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device with support for Google Services.

As for the pricing, the Nova 5T is priced at ¥54,500 Japanese yen (approximately $500). The Huawei FreeBuds 3 is priced at 18,800 yen (about $172). Both products will be available to buy on November 29.

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The Huawei Band 4 and Watch GT2 will be available earlier, from November 22. The Band 4 costs 4800 yen ($44) while the Watch GT 2 42mm version costs 22,800 yen ($209). The 46mm version comes in at 24,800 yen ($228). The Classic version of both the 46mm and 42mm sizes cost 28,800 yen ($264) and 26,800 yen ($246) respectively. we must point out that these prices are higher than what they cost in China and other countries they have been launched. This may be due to import duties and other charges.

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UMIDIGI recently launched the UWatch GT flagship sports smartwatch hoping it will become a daily life and sports companion packed with everyday health and fitness features. The company claims that it has a water resistance of 5 ATM; that’s 50 meters deep underwater. But does it stand up to its on-paper specs? Let’s check out the facts. By the way, it will be globally available on Thanksgiving, November 28th, at a discounted price of $39.99.

So, what exactly does 5 ATM water resistance mean? And what makes ATM water resistance ratings different from other kinds of evaluation standards, such as IP ratings? Ingress Protection (IP) rating is already commonly used in the smartphone industry. For example, the latest iPhone 11 Pro is IP68 certified offering a high level of protection against water and dust. But IP ratings do not take water pressure into account. Therefore, IP ratings are not indicative of a device’s ability to be used during aquatic activities such as swimming. That’s why ATM is here.

ATM Ratings – Water Resistance Under Pressure

The ATM water resistance rating is the one you’ll find on regular mechanical and battery-driven watches and that you’ll most likely find on new wearables products. The pressure tests are measured in ATMs, which stands for atmospheres, and are converted to water depth to make the measurements easier to learn.

One ATM is equivalent to the pressure exerted on an object at 10 meters underwater. The higher the ATM rating, the deeper the product can go without being affected. The deeper you swim, the pressure rises. The basic ATM water-resistance levels are described below.

With a water resistance rating of 5 ATM, UMIDIGI Uwatch GT is resistant to pressure at a depth of 50 meters, meaning the watch can not only resist water from rain but also be worn during shallow-water activities, like swimming.

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UMIDIGI Uwatch GT goes on global sales at a discounted price of $39.99 starting November 28th and the promotion will last until the end of Cyber Monday sales. In case you miss the sale, you can add it to your cart on AliExpress right now. Don’t forget that UMIDIGI is already running a big giveaway to recruit 10 trial users for Uwatch GT. You can see all the specs and join the giveaway here.

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Huawei recently unveiled its Kirin A1 chipset for wearable devices and now as per the reports, the company is all set to release the same chipset in the Indian market later this week. As per the press invite sent out by the company, it wants to “create a new ecosystem in India”.

The Chinese giant has not yet confirmed what exactly it plans to launch in the Indian market but several reports point out that it is going to be the new Kirin A1 chipset. If this turns out to be true, then we expect the company to soon launch its wearable products such as FreeBuds 3 and Watch GT 2 in the Indian market.

The Huawei Kirin A1 chipset was first announced in September this year during IFA 2019 in Berlin. The chipset rivals Apple’s H1 processor that powers the company’s popular true wireless earphones — AirPods.

The Kirin A1 is touted by the company as the world’s first headphone-centric processor to support Bluetooth 5.1. It also offers low latency and ultra high-definition audio output, among other things.

Measuring 4.3 x 4.4 mm, the chipset is integrated with Bluetooth processing unit, audio processing unit, ultra-low-power application processor and independent efficient power management unit. It can output Bluetooth ultra high definition audio (BT-UHD) up to 2.3Mbps for optimal sound quality. It can also provide the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed in real-time, up to 6.5Mbps.

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There’s Kirin AI self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission technology which solves the problem of stutter and disconnection of headphones caused by Bluetooth and signal interference.

The same chipset is powering the newly launched Huawei FreeBuds 3 true wireless stereo headset. It comes with a new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity. It comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Also, each earbud of the FreeBuds 3 can be paired to the phone on a separate channel. It comes in a circular charging case that can extend battery life from 4 hours to 20 hours.

On the other hand, the Huawei Watch GT 2 comes with 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. The features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.

The company had previously revealed that the newly launched Kirin A1 chipset can be used in a variety of devices such as wireless headphones, neck-mounted headphones, smart speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi launched its first Google WearOS powered smartwatch which is simply called the “Mi Watch“. The key highlighting features of the smart wearable include a square 1.78-inch AMOLED display, heart rate monitor, NFC and support for e-sim which allows it to make phone calls directly, without having to connect to a smartphone.

In this article, we will put the newly launched Mi Watch against some of its competitors which include the Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44mm), Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm) and Huawei Watch GT 2 (46mm). Consequently, you will be able to choose the right smartwatch for yourself based upon your requirements.

Here is a specification comparison of all 4 smartwatches:

Design and Display

Xiaomi’s Mi Watch draws a lot of design inspiration from the immensely popular Apple Watch Series 5. Both of these devices sport a 1.78-inch square-shaped display with a ceramic back. In contrast, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Huawei Watch GT 2 have a round-shaped display that measures 1.4 inch and 1.39 inch respectively. Consumers who prefer a smartwatch that is not very distinguishable from a conventional wristwatch can choose either of these two.

Chipset, Software and Features

The newly launched Mi is equipped with the Snapdragon 3100 series SoC which is developed by Qualcomm. Rest of the three smartwatches in this comparison pack a chip that is developed in-house by their respective manufacturers. In terms of OS, the Mi Watch and Apple Watch Series 5 have MIUI based on Google WearOS and Apple’s WatchOS, both of which can be navigated via a crown and multifunction buttons which are mounted on the sides of the two devices.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 runs on Samsung’s WearableOS 4.0 which is based on top of Tizen. Finally, the Huwaei Watch GT2 has a custom OS which has a very vanilla feel and looks similar to stock WearOS from Google.

All of these smartwatches support fitness tracking features like step counter, sleep tracker, and can display notifications from the smartphone. The Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch Active 2 support ECG functionality. Whereas one distinguishing feature of the Mi Watch is its SpO2 sensor which can be used to measure oxygen in the blood.

Battery

In terms of battery, the Mi Watch which is the most affordable smartwatch out of the bunch packs the largest battery which is rated at 570 mAh. In contrast, most expensive out of the pack, the Apple Watch Series 4 has the smallest battery which is rated at 296 mAh. The Huawei Watch GT 2 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 are also equipped with decent sized batteries which are rated at 455 mAh and 340 mAh respectively.

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Price

The non-cellular variant of the Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm) starts from $ 429 while the 4G enabled variant starts at $ 529. However, with premium strap options, it goes all the way upto $ 1399. The Mi Watch is currently limited to China and it is offered in two variants which includes standard and premium. The affordable variant costs Yuan 1299 (~$ 185) while the top of the line variant costs Yuan 1999 (~$ 257). Cheerfully, innards of both the variants remain the same but the premium variant has a stainless steel strap, sapphire glass protection, and a stainless-steel frame.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 (44 mm) starts at $ 299 for the non-cellular variant, whereas the variant with 4G is priced at $ 449. Last but not least, the Huawei Watch GT 2 is offered in just one variant that skips on 4G and it costs Euro 249 which roughly translates to $ 277.

All of these smartwatches have their own USP’s but the Mi Watch from Xiaomi seems like the most value for money offering in this competition. All in all, the support for e-sim, a large battery and a swift chipset makes it a praiseworthy product which the Chinese corporation has managed to price aggressively.

Which one out of these 4 smartwatches do you thing is the most well-rounded package? Let us know in the comments below.

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At the flagship conference held last month where the Mate 30 series was launched, Huawei equally launched the Huawei Watch GT 2 smartwatch. The Watch GT 2 is the second-generation model of the premium Huawei Watch GT that was launched last year. The watch comes in 42mm and 46mm size. The Watch GT 2 46mm version is now on sale in China via JD.com with the pricing starting at 1488 yuan (~$209). Both the Sports and Classic versions are available.

The Huawei Watch GT2 adopts a more premium design than its predecessor with some improvements in the features. The watch adopts a 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. There are two control buttons at the side which looks more sturdy than those on the Watch GT.

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The watch is powered by the new Kirin A1 chipset. Some of the spectacular features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Always-On display, Find phone feature, flashlight, notification, alarm, in addition to regulars such as sleep monitoring, remote control camera, GPS and other functions.

The Watch GT 2 supports 50 ATM water resistance and Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes. The smartwatch comes with an ultra-long battery life that can last up to two weeks. On GPS mode the Watch GT2 will last up to 30 hours on a full charge and 24 hours when used for music playback. The battery can last for 10 hours during Bluetooth call.

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Huawei has announced a new chipset especially for the wearables — Huawei Kirin A1. The chipset is touted to be the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1 wearable chip. The first batch of devices powered by this processor includes Huawei FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Watch GT2.

As said, the Chinese company claims that the Kirin A1 is the first wearable chip that supports both wireless audio devices and smartwatches and is certified by Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1 standards.

Measuring 4.3 x 4.4 mm, the chipset is integrated with Bluetooth processing unit, audio processing unit, ultra-low-power application processor and independent efficient power management unit.

It is smaller than the recently released Kirin 990s and Apple’s H1 chips, with 30 percent higher performance and 50 percent lower power consumption than Apple’s AirPods. The chip can output Bluetooth ultra high definition audio (BT-UHD) up to 2.3Mbps for optimal sound quality. It can also provide the fastest Bluetooth transmission speed in real-time, up to 6.5Mbps.

There’s Kirin AI self-developed dual-channel synchronous transmission technology which solves the problem of stutter and disconnection of headphones caused by Bluetooth and signal interference.

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The Huawei FreeBuds 3 true wireless stereo headset comes with a new design called Dolphin Bionic, which draws inspiration from a dolphin’s vocal cavity. It comes with a unique circular case with a glossy finish. Also, each earbud of the FreeBuds 3 can be paired to the phone on a separate channel.

The Watch GT 2 comes with 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. The features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.

The company has revealed that the newly launched Kirin A1 chipset can be used in a variety of devices such as wireless headphones, neck-mounted headphones, smart speakers, smart glasses and smartwatches.

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Huawei today held its much-anticipated launch event in Munich, Germany where the Mate 30 series was the star product for the day. Apart from the Mate 30 smartphones, the tech giant also officially announced the Huawei Watch GT2. Huawei is always pushing the bar higher with each new product and the Watch GT 2 comes with several improved features over its predecessor. 

The Watch GT 2 is the second-generation model of the premium Huawei Watch GT that was launched last year. It adopts a more premium design than the previous iteration. The features onboard the smartwatch also saw several improvements over the previous version.

The watch adopts a 1.39-inch display with a 3D glass uni-surface. It comes in two sizes, a 42mm and 46mm versions. Both have two control buttons at the side which looks more sturdy than those on the Watch GT. Some of the spectacular features onboard the smartwatch includes underwater heart rate monitoring, Bluetooth call from a distance of up to 150m. The watch also comes pre-installed with 13 running courses and 15 workout modes.

Furthermore, the smartwatch comes with an ultra-long battery life that can last up to two weeks. Trust Huawei, it did compare the Watch GT 2 battery to that of the Apple Watch Series 5. On a typical daily use, the Watch GT2 can last up to 14 days whereas the Apple Watch Series 4 lasts less than a day. On GPS mode the Watch GT2 will ast up to 30 hours on a full charge and 24 hours when used for music playback.  The battery can last for 10 hours during Bluetooth call.

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In terms of the specifications, the Watch GT 2 packs a Kirin A1 chip. It comes with an Always-On display, Find phone feature, flashlight, notification, alarm, in addition to regulars such as sleep monitoring, Bluetooth call, remote control camera, GPS and other functions. The watch will equally come in Sports and Classic versions. It also comes with 50ATM water resistance.

The Huawei Watch GT 2 will go on sale from October. The pricing starts at 229 Euros for the 42mm version and 249 Euros for the 46mm version.

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Huawei has a big event tomorrow in Munich, Germany where it will announce its new flagship phones – the Mate 30 series. While those are the anticipated devices, Huawei will be unveiling more than just phones.

We already know that a successor to the Huawei Watch GT will be arriving as well as the launch of the Harmony OS-powered Huawei TV. Gresh details have revealed that there will also be a new fitness band and a global release of the MediaPad M6. There are also some new details about the ones we already know are launching tomorrow.

Huawei TV

Huawei announced Harmony OS at its Developer Conference last month. The first commercially available product running the new OS is the Honor Vision TV which is already on sale in China.

About a week ago, reservation for Huawei’s own TV went live on JD.com in China and the listing page revealed the TV will be unveiled on September 19.

Images of the 55-inch TV along with new details have now surfaced on the web thanks to AndroidHeadlines. The photos show the TV will have a pop-up camera like the Honor Vision Pro.

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There are vents on the sides of the TV and the right side is also home to a plethora of ports including HDMI ports, USB ports, and an ethernet port. The TV is designed to be placed on a surface and not hanged.

The back has a brush metal finish with two giant circles which we are not sure what they do. There is also a large speaker at the base of the screen. Leaked posters on Weibo show the Huawei TV will have Huawei Share and what is called Huawei Sound. The former will allow owners to share files from their phone to the TV.

Huawei Band 4 Pro?

Huawei will also announce a new fitness band tomorrow. The name is unconfirmed but seeing as the Huawei Band 3 Pro was announced alongside the Mate 20 series last year, this may arrive as the Huawei Band 4 Pro.

AndroidHeadlines has also provided images of the band. It has an AMOLED touchscreen display and a silicone strap which appears to be non-replaceable. The one in the images has a bright orange color but there should be other variants available.

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The watch has a heart rate sensor and we may see Huawei announce a new version of its TruSeen heart monitoring system. We also expect a new version of its TruSleep sleep monitoring system. AndroidHeadlines adds that it will be able to measure oxygen saturation. The Huawei Band 3 Pro has built-in GPS, so we expect this will have too.

Huawei Watch GT 2

We already covered some leaks of the Watch GT 2 but more details have surfaced. First, the watch will be available in two sizes – a 42mm version with a 1.2-inch 390 x 390 display and 20mm strap and a 46mm version with a 1.39-inch 454 x 454 display and 22mm strap.

Previously, it was reported that the Watch GT 2 will have a speaker and microphone. While there isn’t a confirmation of an LTE modem, there is a high chance it will have one. However, the smaller Watch GT 2 doesn’t have a microphone according to AndroidHeadlines, so that rules out LTE for it.

The two sizes will come with the same Kirin A1 chip present in the Huawei Freebuds 3 announced at IFA 2019. The chipset brings Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.1 LE.

Above are renders of the smartwatch with different straps and styles.

MediaPad M6

The MediaPad M6 is also expected to get a global launch tomorrow. The tablet already launched in China back in June and last month, Huawei announced a Turbo Edition. The MediaPad M6 is powered by the Kirin 980 processor which powers the Huawei P30 Pro and comes in 8.4-inch and 10.8-inch versions with WiFi-only and LTE variants for both sizes.

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Huawei will release the Mate 30 series on September 19 in Munich, Germany. The Chinese company is also expected to launch the Huawei Watch GT 2 during the conference. Ahead of the launch, the real-life picture of the Watch GT 2 has leaked online showing us the design.

The Watch GT 2 is the second-generation model of the premium Huawei Watch GT that was launched last year. From the picture, we can see that the Watch GT is not different from the Watch GT2 in terms of the design. It comes with two control buttons at the side which looks more sturdy than those on the Watch GT. The watch also comes with the same brown leather strap on the first-gen model.

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In terms of the specifications, the Watch GT 2 is said to pack a Kirin A1 chip and would run on HarmonyOS. This will make the smartwatch the first watch to run on Huawei’s custom OS. In addition, the watch is also said to feature support for pairing with iOS and Android devices, support phone address book, sleep monitoring, Bluetooth call, remote control camera and other functions. The watch will equally come in Sports and Classic versions.

The Huawei Watch GT is made of 316L stainless steel with ceramic bezels and the Watch GT 2 seems to retain this build. It may equally retain the OLED screen panel but we can say if the screen is bigger than 1.39 inches which is the size of the earlier model. We expect other features found on the Watch GT like a durable battery, GPS, always-on screen, water-resistance and more.

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