Huawei Watch 5 Launched in China: Titanium Build, AI Power, and Smart Gesture Controls

Huawei has officially launched its next-generation smartwatch — the Huawei Watch 5 — in China, alongside the Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Ultra smartphones. While the device has already been made available in global markets, the Chinese variant comes packed with additional upgrades, including improved sensors, cutting-edge AI integration, and advanced gesture controls. The smartwatch is now available via Huawei VMall, starting at 2,699 yuan.

Huawei Watch 5 Features

Premium Design in Two Sizes with Multiple Color Options

The Huawei Watch 5 is offered in two sizes:

• 42mm variant: Available in Dawn Gold, Nebula Apricot, Venus White, and Phantom Moon Black.
• 46mm variant: Comes in Titanium Silver, Galaxy Purple, Jupiter Brown, and Sky Black.

The 42mm model measures 42 x 42.5 x 10.5mm and fits wrists sized between 120–190mm, weighing 48–51 grams. The 46mm model is slightly larger at 46 x 46.7 x 11.3mm, fits wrists between 140–210mm, and weighs 58–63 grams.

The 46mm model boasts a case crafted from aerospace-grade titanium alloy with spherical sapphire glass, while the 42mm version features a durable stainless steel body. Both come with plain leather composite straps, enhancing their premium appeal.

Stunning Display with High Brightness

Both models are equipped with LTPO 2.0 AMOLED displays offering a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and an impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits, ensuring excellent readability even under harsh sunlight.

• 42mm variant: 1.38-inch display
• 46mm variant: 1.5-inch display

Advanced Health Monitoring with X-Tap Technology

One of the standout features of the Huawei Watch 5 is the introduction of X-Tap, a compact sensor window combining ECG, PPG, and tactile pressure sensors. This innovative integration significantly improves the watch’s health monitoring accuracy, offering deeper insights into cardiovascular and wellness data.

First AI Smartwatch with HarmonyOS 5.1 and Pangu Integration

Running on HarmonyOS 5.1, the Huawei Watch 5 becomes the first AI smartwatch to incorporate Huawei’s proprietary Pangu and DeepSeek large language models. The updated Celia AI assistant provides:

• Voice support for over 100 sports modes and 15 health apps
• Context-aware responses and recommendations
• Personalized daily updates (weather, news, etc.)

Intuitive Gesture Controls for Seamless Interaction

Huawei introduces gesture-based controls on the Watch 5, allowing users to manage tasks effortlessly. Key gestures include:

• Sliding the thumb across the index finger for selection
• Double-tapping thumb and index finger to confirm actions

These gestures can be used to control phone calls, alarms, camera functions, video playback, and music — eliminating the need to touch the screen constantly.

Smart Lifestyle Features

In addition to its fitness and health capabilities, the Huawei Watch 5 is packed with smart lifestyle features:

• eSIM support for calls and streaming music
• Smart car key functionality
• Smart home control integration
• Sunflower Positioning Technology for more accurate GPS tracking

Impressive Battery Life

Battery performance is another area where the Watch 5 excels:

• 42mm model: Up to 3 days on standard use, 7 days in Battery Saver mode
• 46mm model: Up to 4.5 days on standard use, 11 days in Battery Saver mode

This ensures users get consistent performance without frequent recharging, even with heavy usage.

Pricing and Availability

The Huawei Watch 5 is now available for purchase in China via VMall, with pricing as follows:

• 42mm variant: Starting at 2,699 yuan
• 46mm variant: Starting at 2,799 yuan

Additional configurations and special editions may come at higher price points.

Final Thoughts

With a refined titanium design, groundbreaking AI integration, gesture control, and health-centric features, the Huawei Watch 5 sets a new benchmark in the premium smartwatch segment. Whether for fitness, productivity, or daily convenience, it’s a powerful companion built for the modern user.

Images Credits: Huawei