Huawei Watch GT 6 and GT 6 Pro Debut with Smarter Sports and Health Features

Huawei has once again stepped into the smartwatch spotlight, unveiling the brand-new Watch GT 6 series, which includes both the Huawei Watch GT 6 and the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro. Following on the success of the GT 5 lineup, this year’s models arrive with larger batteries, sharper displays, smarter sports modes, and expanded health tracking capabilities that aim to challenge rivals like Samsung and Apple.

Let’s begin with one of the biggest talking points: battery life.

Huawei’s engineers claim significant gains thanks to a fresh battery technology they’re calling “high-silicon stacked custom-shaped batteries.” By reshaping cells beyond the usual rectangular format and packing in 10% more silicon, they’ve boosted energy density by 37%. The results are impressive: the 46mm Watch GT 6 Pro promises up to 21 days of light use or 12 days with typical usage, while the smaller 41mm GT 6 still offers up to 14 days of light use and 7 days of typical use. For comparison, most mainstream smartwatches barely push past a week.

Battery aside, GPS accuracy has also seen a leap. Huawei redesigned the antenna structure and introduced new positioning algorithms with dual-band support. They claim a 20% improvement in accuracy across all global systems, a feature cyclists, runners, and hikers will especially appreciate when out in the wild.

The displays have been treated to a major upgrade too. The Pro’s 46mm version now sports a 1.47-inch OLED panel, slightly larger than its predecessor, but more importantly, it reaches a blinding peak brightness of 3,000 nits – more than twice that of the Watch GT 5 Pro. The 41mm GT 6 keeps things compact with a 1.32-inch display, though still sharp and vibrant. For perspective, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Classic (also 46mm) offers a similar screen size but doesn’t come close in brightness levels.

Health and sports tracking is another area where Huawei is making bold claims. Their new TruSense sensor suite is said to achieve heart rate accuracy up to 98% while cycling and 95% for trail running, addressing long-standing issues caused by wrist movement. Beyond the built-in sensors, both GT 6 and GT 6 Pro can connect to external gear like heart rate straps, cadence sensors, speedometers, and even power meters. That integration allows cyclists to track advanced metrics such as Functional Threshold Power (FTP) – a vital stat for serious training. But Huawei didn’t stop there: they also developed a virtual power meter, the first of its kind in a smartwatch, estimating power output even if you don’t own external equipment.

For group rides, the watches can map out and track everyone in real-time, making them a handy companion for cyclists who like to train or tour together. On the trail-running and golfing side, the Pro model gets vector maps with infinite zoom, making it easier to check golf greens or mountain trails down to fine details. Huawei has also introduced a thoughtful wheelchair mode, modifying algorithms so that activity rings track wheel rotations instead of steps, and calorie burn is calculated more accurately for wheelchair use.

Design-wise, Huawei hasn’t cut corners. Premium materials like sapphire glass, aircraft-grade titanium alloy, and nanocrystal ceramics ensure durability and style. They’re also built tough, with IP69 and 5ATM ratings, allowing for dives up to 40 meters – something many smartwatch makers still shy away from advertising directly.

The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro (46mm only) comes in Titanium (titanium strap), Brown (woven strap), and Black (fluororubber strap). The standard price is £330, but Huawei is trimming £30 off at launch. The Huawei Watch GT 6 splits into two sizes: 46mm models are offered in Gray (vegan leather), Green (woven), and Black (fluororubber), while the 41mm model provides even more flair with Black, Purple, White, Brown, and Gold versions, including an elegant Milanese strap option. Huawei has designed pivoting loop lugs on the smaller variant to ensure a snug fit for slimmer wrists.

Pricing starts at £230 for the GT 6, dropping to £200 with early-bird offers, while the Pro commands a higher tag thanks to its premium build and added features. An Outdoor Edition bundle is also available for £30 extra, which includes the Huawei FreeArc open-ear buds – a pair that typically retails for £100.

Overall, the Watch GT 6 family makes a bold statement. With class-leading battery life, a brighter-than-ever display, innovative sports features, and thoughtful inclusions like wheelchair tracking, Huawei is pushing the envelope in a category where many competitors simply iterate lightly year after year. While Apple’s ecosystem still dominates for iPhone users, and Samsung retains an edge in smartwatch-app integration, Huawei is making a strong case for those who want cutting-edge hardware at competitive prices. For many, the GT 6 series might be the perfect blend of performance, durability, and cost efficiency in today’s smartwatch market.