Huawei unveils the Watch Fit 4 and Watch 5, the watches it hopes to use to fuel its fight with Apple.

Until relatively recently, the market for so-called smartwatches was dominated by a single brand: Apple and its Apple Watch. But restrictions on the sale of Huawei smartphones running the Android operating system in the United States and Europe prompted the Chinese company to strengthen its wearables strategy. And this strategy has worked very well for it.

Huawei established itself as one of the world's leading smartwatch manufacturers in 2024, even surpassing Apple at certain times of the year . According to IDC, it grew its market share the most in the first three quarters of the year (almost 45%), while the overall market contracted by 1%.

This remarkable growth is attributed to factors such as the launch of highly functional devices at affordable prices, a strong focus on health with innovative tools, and the brand's expansion into emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Against this backdrop, Huawei is looking to maintain these strong figures and continue to challenge its biggest rival, Apple, with new health-focused devices: the new Watch Fit 4 Series and Watch 5.

Huawei Watch 5 The star of the presentation that Huawei has held in Berlin to reveal the details of its new watches has been the Watch 5.

This device boasts a very thoughtful design, and, appreciated, a departure from the style most tech brands have accustomed us to with their high-end smartwatches. Huawei is showing off with a watch sold in two sizes (42 mm for the first time) and different finishes: lightweight and durable aerospace-grade titanium alloy or stainless steel . Both have rounded lines and smooth edges, with a larger screen than the previous generation and a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. Making it clear that its main competitor is the Apple Watch, Huawei insists that the latest model has a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits.

But beyond its aesthetics, one of the most interesting new features incorporated in the new watch from the Chinese firm is X-Tap, a system for measuring health parameters using the fingertips.

Using a pressure sensor on the side of the watch, you can measure blood oxygen by placing your fingertip on it. In 10 seconds, the device is able to provide a result that, according to Huawei, is much more accurate than wrist-based measurements with other watches and even professional pulse oximeters.

"The small arterial blood flow in the fingertip provides clearer pulse wave signals. With a denser vascular distribution and thinner skin, it significantly reduces interference from skin pigmentation and hair. Fingertip measurements also encourage closer contact with the sensor, minimizing variability due to loose wrist use. The result: better signal quality, easier readings, and more accurate monitoring," they explain.

In addition, by placing your fingertip on that sensor for 60 seconds, the watch is able to produce a more comprehensive report with up to eleven indicators , such as an electrocardiogram, heart rate variability, or lung capacity.

As for sports, it supports up to 100 sports modes, including soccer, tennis, golf, diving, and triathlon, with color maps both online and offline.

In standard mode, the battery of the new Huawei Watch 5 can last up to 4 days, although it has a battery saving mode that extends it to 11.

It's sold in various finishes starting at €449 and is compatible with both Android and iPhone, just like the Fit 4 model.

Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series

Huawei's Fit series focuses more on users looking for a device for sports purposes. Its lightweight design and durability are proof of this, but the highlight of this update is the addition of a barometer, an air pressure sensor, sleep breathing awareness, and offline outdoor maps.

Available in two versions, Fit 4 or Fit 4 Pro, both are designed from titanium alloy and come in striking colors. The biggest difference is that the Pro model has 3,000 nits of peak brightness instead of the Fit 4's 2,000 and includes Golf Mode with access to over 15,000 course maps from around the world. It also supports dive depths of up to 40 meters with real-time feedback and advanced map tracking.

It is on sale from 169 euros for the cheapest version.