HUAWEI renews its range of smartwatches with Watch GT 7 and Watch GT 7 Pro, two devices that carry on the legacy of one of the most popular series of the Chinese brand. With over 200 million wearables distributed globally and around 580 million active users, HUAWEI presents a clear strategy: focusing on autonomy, health monitoring and sports activities. The result is a smartwatch (protagonist of our review, the Pro model) that evolves compared to the previous generation without distorting its philosophy, but introducing some interesting innovations, especially for those who practice outdoor sports.
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The series is divided into two very distinct souls. On the one hand the Watch GT 7 Pro, on the other the more accessible Watch GT 7. Our review focuses precisely on the Pro model, which HUAWEI sent us to test. It arrives exclusively in the 46 mm version and is offered in black, green and yellow. HUAWEI has chosen high-end materials, starting from the titanium case and sapphire crystal, solutions that look directly at the premium segment of the market. One of the most interesting innovations concerns "EasyCross", a system that redesigns the final passage of the strap, which is inserted under the structure itself rather than remaining free on the outside. An apparently secondary detail but which, according to the parent company, improves comfort and stability especially during sporting activity. And we can certainly confirm it. GT 7 Pro is IP69 certified and resists up to 5 ATM, with the possibility of diving up to 40 meters.
On the screen front, HUAWEI continues to aim high. The Watch GT 7 series uses an AMOLED panel capable of reaching a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits, a particularly high value that promises good readability even in direct sunlight. There is no shortage of smart functions now consolidated within the HUAWEI ecosystem. The smartwatches are compatible with both Android and iPhone, support contactless payments via NFC (thanks to the agreement with Curve Pay) and allow integration with sports platforms such as Strava and Komoot. The company also continues to expand the catalog of applications dedicated to athletes, hikers and users mainly interested in monitoring daily well-being, even if the available apps remain inferior to competing models. There remain some limitations in advanced interaction with notifications when the smartwatch is used with non-Huawei smartphones.
If there's one thing that continues to set the GT series apart from the competition, it's battery life. HUAWEI claims up to 21 days of use, a number that remains among the best in the entire smartwatch segment. The company attributes these results to a continuous optimization of the energy algorithms, which allow it to maintain high autonomy even during particularly demanding sporting activities. The declared figures are significant: up to 51 hours in trail running mode and up to 48 hours during cycling sessions with active GPS. An approach that makes the device particularly suitable for enthusiasts of endurance, hiking and long-term outdoor activities.
HUAWEI has also updated the localization system by introducing a new proprietary algorithm designed to improve precision and reliability in recording routes. According to the company, the improvement mainly concerns disciplines such as trail running, trekking, cycling and mountain activities, contexts in which GPS precision represents one of the most important elements for those who use a sports smartwatch. Over one hundred sports modes remain available, to which are added increasingly advanced tools for building personalized training programs. HUAWEI also confirmed that it is working on deeper integration of artificial intelligence to support sports activity planning.
The most interesting surprise probably concerns the world of winter sports. HUAWEI has introduced a dedicated ski and snowboard ecosystem that supports over 3,000 ski resorts around the world. The smartwatch is able to recognize tracks, identify tracks and display detailed information about the session. During the activity, speed, distance, altitude difference, heart rate, SpO2, training stress and a series of advanced metrics relating to the turns performed can be monitored. Particularly interesting is the integration of the G-force analysis during descents, a function that allows you to evaluate the intensity of the curves faced. HUAWEI also claims a record: the support dedicated to indoor skiing, a discipline that is increasingly widespread in specialized centers and so far little considered by smartwatch manufacturers.
Next to sport, the second pillar of the GT 7 series remains health. On the watch we find continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, sleep, stress and female health, as well as ECG and arterial stiffness monitoring. HUAWEI also continues to develop features related to cardiovascular prevention, recognition of sleep apnea and identification of possible heart rhythm abnormalities. There is also fall detection, a function that is increasingly requested especially by more mature users. The most interesting software innovation is called "Physical Fitness Index": it is a synthetic value between 0 and 100 that aggregates numerous parameters collected by the smartwatch: sleep quality, physical activity, stress levels, recovery status and physiological trends. The goal is to offer a more immediate snapshot of the user's general state. Upon waking up, the device generates a summary that combines the score with observations and suggestions based on data accumulated over time. The A.I. It also comes into play through Health Insight, the system that analyzes trends and behaviors, and through the personalized workouts available in the HUAWEI Health app. Furthermore, through Health Community, it is possible to share health data with authorized family members and remotely monitor some parameters detected by the associated smartwatches. The idea is particularly useful for following elderly people or subjects who need more frequent monitoring.
The GT 7 is not a revolution compared to the previous generation, but a targeted update that reinforces the historically most appreciated points of the series. Autonomy remains a reference for the sector, health monitoring continues to grow and the new functions dedicated to winter sports represent one of the most concrete innovations seen in the Huawei range in recent years. For those who already own a GT 6, the generational leap may not seem essential. For those looking for a sports smartwatch with great autonomy, premium materials and an increasingly advanced health ecosystem, the new GT 7 Pro seems to be a candidate as the most interesting model of the entire lineup. Huawei Watch GT 7 will be available starting from 299 euros, while Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro will arrive at 429 euros.
