Huawei Watch GT 6 series goes big on cycling and battery
Huawei has refreshed its GT lineup with two new models, the Watch GT 6 and GT 6 Pro. Announced at a Paris event under the “Ride the Wind” slogan, the focus this year is on battery endurance, better cycling tools and slight design tweaks.
Bigger battery and a smarter build
Huawei is using high-silicon stacked battery cells in the GT 6 series. These are shaped to better fill the internal space and boost energy density by 37 percent. The results show up clearly in battery life. The 46mm Pro version can stretch up to 21 days in light use, or 12 days with typical usage. The 41mm GT 6 hits up to 14 days light and 7 days typical. If you fire up trail running mode on the larger model, you still get up to 45 hours of runtime.
Displays are brighter and slightly larger this time. Both 46mm versions (Pro and non-Pro) use a 1.47-inch OLED screen with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. That’s a big jump from the GT 5 Pro’s 1,200 nits, and it helps with visibility outdoors. The 41mm version (non Pro) gets a 1.32-inch screen, which puts it on par with larger competitors like the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
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The Pro also brings tougher materials. It includes sapphire glass, a titanium alloy case, and a ceramic back. It carries an IP69 and 5 ATM rating and is dive-ready up to 40 metres. There’s a raised timing bezel on the case and a wide selection of strap options and colours, depending on the model.
TruSense system and cycling tools stand out
Both sensor hardware and GPS performance are handled by Huawei’s new TruSense System. This setup covers positioning as well as health tracking, using revamped sensors and better algorithms. GPS accuracy is said to be 20 percent better than before. Heart rate tracking is more precise during exercise too, with Huawei claiming up to 98 percent accuracy for cycling and 95 percent for trail running.
Cyclists will find some real depth here. The standout feature is a virtual power meter that estimates your power output without needing external sensors. The system calculates this using real-time speed, grade, and body weight, based on algorithms developed with Beijing Sport University.
You can still connect external hardware like heart rate straps, cadence sensors or power meters if you prefer. When a real power meter is paired, the GT 6 shows Functional Threshold Power and other advanced cycling stats like gradient range and average incline.
There’s also full support for pre-loaded cycling routes, ride tracking, performance summaries, and social sharing through the Huawei Health app. Real-time group ride tracking is built in, so you can keep tabs on your riding partners during outdoor sessions.
Outside of cycling, the watch supports over 100 workout modes. Trail running includes altitude trends and slope analysis. Golf comes with vector maps and green details, and skiing captures stat-rich downhill data.
Emotional wellness and accessibility features
Wellness goes beyond basic tracking this time. The GT 6 series includes real-time emotional state monitoring across 12 categories. This is aimed at helping users track mental strain, manage stress better, and spot early signs of emotional dips. It works alongside HRV and sleep data to give a more complete view of recovery and resilience.
There’s also a Health Insight Summary feature, which brings your daily stats together into a more digestible format. That’s helpful if you don’t want to dig through separate metrics just to get a sense of how your body is doing.
Safety gets a boost with the addition of Emergency SOS alerts, giving users an option to trigger help in case of trouble. A new wheelchair mode also joins the mix. It replaces step counts with wheel rotations, and adjusts the calorie and effort models for more accurate tracking. The goal is to make the watch more inclusive without overcomplicating the experience.
A more refined design approach
Despite the new tech inside, the GT 6 series still leans toward an everyday look. The Pro model comes in brown, black and titanium finishes, with straps in fluoroelastomer, woven fabric, and metal. The regular 46mm GT 6 adds green and grey options, while the 41mm brings smaller loop lugs and new colourways like purple and white. Strap choices include Milanese loops and vegan leather, giving users a wide range of combinations that work with both casual and formal wear.
It’s a more refined approach than previous GT generations. You don’t have to choose between style and substance anymore. The GT 6 series handles both reasonably well. You can check all this out on Huawei’s website.
New additions round out the lineup
Huawei also introduced two other wearables aimed at more specialised use cases. The Watch Ultimate 2 is built for divers. It’s the first smartwatch rated for underwater use down to 150 metres with full audio functionality. It includes a Dolphin sonar system that enables underwater messaging between watches up to 30 metres, along with a one-touch SOS signal that works at depths of up to 60 metres.
On the health side, the Watch D2 gets a refresh with a new blue finish. This one is focused on blood pressure monitoring. It supports both manual checks and scheduled readings, with features for recurring reminders and full-day ambulatory tracking. It’s clearly geared toward users who want more control over cardiovascular health without relying on external cuffs.
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