The Watch GT 6 and GT 6 Pro launched in September 2025, while Huawei unveiled the Watch GT 7 and GT 7 Pro in China in August 2026. For now the new generation remains China-only, and the company has yet to announce a global release date or international pricing.

Huawei Watch GT 7 and GT 7 Pro vs GT 6 and GT 6 Pro at a glance

Let’s start off with the most important specs and some of the main differences between the four watches. There is a lot of overlap as can be seen from the table below.

Our full four-way technical comparison goes considerably deeper if you want to compare every sensor and feature. The more interesting question here is which of those differences you would actually notice.

The hardware is remarkably familiar

Start with the regular watches and things are not that different. The 46mm GT 7 has exactly the same 46 x 46 x 10.95mm dimensions and 51.3g weight as the 46mm GT 6, while the smaller versions are both 41.3 x 41.3 x 9.99mm and weigh 37.5g.

The displays have not moved either. Both generations offer a 1.47-inch 466 x 466 AMOLED on the larger watch and a 1.32-inch panel on the smaller one, with peak brightness staying at 3,000 nits. You still get 5 ATM and IP69 water resistance, wireless charging, dual-band GNSS, NFC, a microphone and speaker.

It is much the same story with GT 7 Pro. Its 45.6 x 45.6 x 11.25mm case is identical in size to GT 6 Pro, and the weight has actually crept up slightly from 54.7g to 55.5g. The titanium case, ceramic rear and sapphire glass all carry over, as does the 1.47-inch 466 x 466 AMOLED display with its 3,000-nit peak brightness.

The sensor package is also virtually unchanged. Heart rate, SpO2, skin temperature and ECG return on GT 7 Pro, along with the depth sensor and freediving support to 40 metres. Speakers, microphones, NFC, GPS and Bluetooth 6.0 are present again too.

There are a couple of visible changes. Alongside black, Huawei now offers GT 7 Pro versions that combine a silver case with either green or yellow accents, while the included wristband has been redesigned to improve comfort. That is about the extent of the physical refresh.

Anyone expecting Huawei to bring across the side-mounted X-Tap sensor from the Huawei Watch 5 will also be disappointed. Neither GT 7 model gets it, so Huawei is still keeping a fairly clear hardware distinction between the mainstream GT range and its more expensive Watch series.

Battery life stays the same until you start using GPS

Huawei made a much bigger battery leap with GT 6, when it introduced its high-silicon stacked cells and pushed the larger watches to as much as 21 days. GT 7 keeps those same headline figures, with up to 21 days from the larger models and 14 days from the 41mm watch.

GT 7 Pro makes the similarities particularly obvious. Huawei quotes up to 21 days with light use, around 12 days with regular use and seven days with the always-on display enabled, essentially matching its predecessor. So there is no big jump in day-to-day endurance this time.

The useful improvement comes during long outdoor sessions. Huawei now quotes up to 51 hours for the larger GT 7 watches and 32 hours for the 41mm version, compared with 40 hours of outdoor sport tracking on the equivalent GT 6 models.

That will not make much difference to someone recording an hour-long run. But it becomes more useful for ultras, long hikes and other activities where GPS stays active for most of a day or longer.

Sports software is where GT 7 starts to pull away

GT 6 already made a pretty substantial move towards serious sports tracking, particularly for cycling. It introduced wrist-based virtual cycling power, route support and a much bigger collection of cycling metrics, while also improving trail running, golf and skiing.

GT 7 builds on that. Native running power joins vertical oscillation and left-right ground contact balance, while cycling adds climb planning, elevation profiles and sharp-turn warnings. Huawei has also upgraded its Sunflower positioning system and added AI-XDR inertial navigation.

GT 7 Pro gets a new Pro Ski mode that records extra data such as maximum G-force and can show routes to ski slopes. Running, cycling and golf have also been expanded, which reinforces the feeling that Huawei spent most of its effort improving what the watch can do with the hardware already inside it.

Golf gets one of the bigger updates on GT 7 Pro, with more than 17,000 course maps, slope compensation, movable pin positioning and rotatable green views. These are specialised additions, but for people who use the watch heavily for sport they are more meaningful than another small case redesign would have been.

Health tracking gets more interpretation rather than more sensors

There is a similar pattern on the health side. Heart rate, HRV, SpO2, temperature, stress and the other core sensors were already present on GT 6, while ECG and arterial stiffness detection remain advantages of the Pro versions. GT 7 is not introducing a dramatically different sensor platform.

Instead, Huawei is putting more emphasis on what it does with the data. GT 7 adds TruSleep 5.0 and a new body readiness assessment, while Huawei has also introduced a high blood sugar risk assessment on both GT 7 models. This is not glucose monitoring, and the watches do not directly measure blood sugar.

GT 7 Pro is the hardest upgrade to justify

If you already own a GT 6 Pro, the reasons to move to GT 7 Pro are surprisingly limited. The titanium case, ceramic rear, sapphire glass, display, core health sensors, ECG, depth sensing, 40-metre freediving support and everyday battery figures are all essentially carried over. Even the dimensions are identical, while GT 7 Pro is fractionally heavier.

The new colour combinations and redesigned strap give GT 7 Pro a slightly different look, but most of the meaningful changes live in the software. Longer GPS endurance, TruSleep 5.0, readiness analysis, high blood sugar risk assessment and the expanded running, cycling, golf and Pro Ski tools are the real upgrades.

Those changes make GT 7 Pro the better watch on paper, particularly if you make heavy use of its sports features. But there is very little here that suddenly makes GT 6 Pro feel outdated, and upgrading from one to the other will be difficult to justify for most owners.

The standard GT 7 makes a slightly stronger case because some of those software additions arrive at a lower point in the range. Even there, though, GT 6 owners are looking at refinement rather than a completely different watch.

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Familiar hardware carries over

Anyone expecting a major redesign after last year’s Huawei Watch GT 6 series will not find one. The Watch GT 7 again comes in 46mm and 41mm sizes, with 1.47-inch and 1.32-inch AMOLED displays respectively. Both reach 3,000 nits of peak brightness.

The larger model measures 46 x 46 x 10.95mm and weighs 51.3g, while the smaller version measures 41.3 x 41.3 x 9.99mm. Those figures are effectively identical to the previous generation. The standard GT 7 also keeps its stainless steel front case, 5ATM and IP69 water resistance, NFC, microphone and speaker.

GT 7 Pro steps things up with a titanium case, sapphire crystal and ceramic rear. It has a 1.47-inch AMOLED display and weighs 55.5g without the strap. ECG hardware and a depth sensor are also reserved for the Pro, which supports freediving to 40 metres.

Interestingly, there is no sign of the X-Tap sensor Huawei introduced on the Huawei Watch 5. Huawei’s GT 7 Pro specifications list the usual rotating crown and function button rather than the fingertip sensing system found on its more expensive Watch line.

Sports tracking gets more attention

Sports tracking is where Huawei has put most of the work. Running power is now available as a native metric, joined by vertical oscillation and left-right ground contact balance. Offline maps remain available for outdoor training.

Cycling gets climb planning, elevation profiles and sharp-turn warnings. Some of this builds on features introduced with GT 6, which already put a much bigger emphasis on cycling, but Huawei is continuing to broaden the amount of information available during a ride.

Skiing has received an even larger update. Huawei says positioning accuracy has improved through its upgraded Sunflower positioning system and an AI-XDR inertial navigation algorithm. The watches can record turn type, turn count, turn frequency and G-force, while indoor skiing has also been added.

Huawei says maps are available for more than 3,000 ski resorts across 59 countries. That is particularly interesting given that earlier GT 7 leaks pointed towards Huawei putting more emphasis on skiing across its 2026 wearable lineup.

GT 7 Pro also expands its golf features. Users get access to more than 17,000 course maps, along with slope compensation, custom pin positioning and rotatable green views.

Readiness joins Huawei’s health toolkit

Huawei is also introducing a body readiness feature. It combines recent physiological data to give users a morning assessment of how prepared they are for training and recovery. It puts the GT series closer to the readiness-style metrics already offered across Garmin, Oura and several other platforms.

Sleep tracking moves to TruSleep 5.0, with Huawei promising more detailed analysis of sleep structure and stability. The company is also expanding several research-based health features in China, including vascular health and respiratory assessments.

There is also a high blood sugar risk feature, although this should not be confused with direct glucose monitoring. The watch analyses trends in existing physiological data to estimate risk rather than measuring glucose from the wrist.

Battery life improves

Headline battery figures remain up to 21 days for the 46mm GT 7 and GT 7 Pro. Huawei quotes 12 days under typical use and seven days with the always-on display enabled. The smaller 41mm GT 7 reaches up to 14 days, or seven days under typical use.

The more interesting improvement is GPS endurance. Huawei says the larger watches can now reach up to 51 hours in trail running mode, while the 41mm model manages up to 32 hours. GT 6 was already strong here, but the extra endurance should be useful for long hikes, ultras and multi-day outdoor use.

China gets them first

Huawei Watch GT 7 starts at CNY 1,588 in China, while Watch GT 7 Pro starts at CNY 2,688. That represents a modest increase over the launch prices of the GT 6 generation.

The standard GT 7 is expected to go on sale in China on August 14, with GT 7 Pro following on August 28. Huawei has not yet announced international pricing or a global release date.

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The information comes via a Weibo tipster (@FixedFocus) and should still be treated as a roadmap leak rather than a confirmed launch schedule. But if the lineup is accurate, Huawei may be lining up a packed smartwatch release cycle.

The Descente model is the wildcard

The most interesting name in the leak is not Watch GT 7 or Watch 6. It is the Huawei and Descente smartwatch, which appears to be positioned as a ski-focused model, possibly sitting under Huawei’s Ultimate Design branding.

Descente has a strong association with winter sports and Huawei already has premium outdoor watch hardware that could support a more specialised sports edition. A ski watch would also give Huawei something more distinctive than another luxury finish or strap refresh.

The useful question is what Huawei actually does with the concept. It could be a design-led collaboration with themed faces, straps and ski modes. Or Huawei could go deeper with skiing performance metrics, route tracking, altitude data and sport-specific algorithms.

GT 7 could carry the mainstream line

The Watch GT 7 series is likely to be the more important launch in volume terms. Huawei’s GT range has become the company’s mainstream fitness and battery-life line, sitting below the more expensive Watch series while still offering strong health and sports features.

No word yet on what GT 7 and GT 7 Pro would bring. Possibly long battery life, a bright display, solid sports tracking, along with a design that feels more like a proper watch than a basic tracker.

The challenge for Huawei is that this part of the market is crowded. Garmin, Zepp Health, Samsung and Apple all approach the space from different angles, so Huawei needs a clear reason for users to look at GT 7 beyond another annual upgrade.

Watch 6 may be about health sensing

The Watch 6 could be the model where Huawei pushes its health platform forward. Watch 5 introduced X-TAP, the side-mounted health sensor module that combines ECG, PPG and pressure input for faster manual readings.

That gives Huawei a useful base to work from. The first version showed the idea. A Watch 6 could show whether Huawei sees fingertip-based sensing as a headline feature or as part of a broader health platform.

The company has already been moving beyond basic heart rate, sleep and SpO2 data towards risk assessment and richer health snapshots. If Watch 6 improves how those readings are interpreted, it could become more than a premium lifestyle watch with a clever side sensor.

Watch D3 keeps the medical angle alive

The Watch D3 mention is also worth watching, even if the timing sounds less certain. Huawei’s Watch D line has always sat apart from the rest of the range because of its blood pressure focus. There has been speculation around broader metabolic health features.

If it does arrive in or after Q3, it could help Huawei keep a foothold in a category where most smartwatches still avoid proper blood pressure hardware. That remains one of the few areas where Huawei has a genuinely different proposition.

A busier roadmap than usual

Taken together, the leak suggests Huawei may be preparing a much more segmented smartwatch lineup for the second half of 2026. GT 7 would handle the mainstream fitness watch role, Watch 6 would carry the premium health-tech story and Watch D3 would continue the more specialised blood pressure line.

The Descente model adds the more unusual part. It hints at Huawei using partnerships to create watches for specific sports identities rather than just selling one premium watch in several finishes.

We will update this article when further details emerge. In the meantime, our upcoming wearables release guide provides the latest expected timing and confidence rating.

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That gives us a much clearer picture of where Huawei is positioning these watches. The regular version stays in familiar fitness tracker territory, while the Pro pushes much closer to the premium sports watch category with upgrades that go beyond just looks.

The standard model keeps things simple

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 comes with a 1.82-inch AMOLED display that reaches up to 2,500 nits of brightness. It uses an aluminium alloy case, measures 9.5mm thick and weighs around 27 grams, so Huawei is clearly keeping the focus on a slim and lightweight design.

This is the more accessible option in the lineup, with pricing between CNY 1,099 and CNY 1,199 depending on the version. That works out to roughly $160 to $175, which keeps it in the same conversation as other upper-mid-range fitness watches rather than full smartwatch flagships.

The overall design does not move too far away from previous Watch Fit models. It is still very much a rectangular watch built for people who want a bigger screen than a band can offer, without stepping into the bulk of a full outdoor watch.

Huawei also says the watch brings improved heart rate accuracy and a new micro-stretching feature, which appears to be aimed at nudging users into short movement sessions during the day rather than only focusing on formal workouts.

The Pro model is where things get more interesting

The Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro gets the bigger 1.92-inch AMOLED display. It also adds sapphire glass and a titanium alloy bezel, which gives it a noticeably more premium hardware setup than the standard version.

This is also where the health and sports features start to separate more clearly. The Pro includes ECG monitoring and support for diving up to 40 metres, which makes it much more than just a prettier version of the same watch.

Huawei is pricing this model between CNY 2,099 and CNY 2,199, or roughly $308 to $323. That puts it in a very different bracket, and it suggests Huawei sees this as a competitor for buyers looking at higher-end Garmin, Amazfit and Apple Watch alternatives rather than basic fitness trackers.

One important detail is that the official launch confirms the Pro brightness at 3,000 nits, not the 3,500 nits suggested by earlier leaks. It is a small correction, but it shows why launch-day confirmation still matters even when most of the hardware has already leaked.

More than just another yearly refresh

What stands out here is that Huawei did not simply add a few cosmetic upgrades and call it a day. The Watch Fit 5 Pro feels like a deliberate attempt to create more distance between the standard and premium models.

Features like sapphire glass, titanium accents, ECG and diving support push it beyond the usual “Pro” naming exercise. It starts to look less like a fitness watch with extras and more like a lighter sports watch for people who do not want something as large as a Huawei Watch GT or Watch Ultimate.

That also makes the contrast with the Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition more interesting. One device leans toward luxury and statement styling, while the Watch Fit 5 Pro focuses more on practical sports features with premium materials added on top.

Huawei says sales in China begin on April 29. European pricing has not been fully confirmed yet, but earlier expectations of around €199 for the standard version and €299 for the Pro still look realistic based on where the China pricing has landed.

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It has been around three years since the first Huawei Watch Buds appeared, and the concept still stands out. Instead of carrying a separate charging case, the smartwatch doubles as one. Open the display and the earbuds are sitting inside, charging and ready to go.

The hidden earbuds concept returns

The core design remains the same. The circular watch face lifts upward to reveal two built-in true wireless earbuds stored inside the watch body. They attach magnetically and charge while docked, turning the watch into both wearable and earbud case.

The earbuds keep Huawei’s compact cylindrical shape and continue with the interchangeable design from the original model. There is no fixed left or right earbud. They automatically recognise which ear they are placed in and switch audio channels accordingly.

Huawei has refined the outer design with a cleaner case shape and a more premium finish. One of the most obvious visual changes is the rotating crown, which now features a red accent ring. The textured release button near the lower part of the case is still there, used to open the top section.

The company is offering multiple finishes, including titanium alloy versions with leather and metal strap options. Promotional images show a brown leather strap with visible stitching, giving the device a much more polished look than the first generation.

As before, the biggest compromise is battery space. Since the watch has to make room for the earbuds inside, there is less internal space available for a larger battery compared to a standard smartwatch.

Better charging and connectivity expected

Huawei says the new model improves connection stability and audio performance, while also refining the charging experience. Faster wireless charging is expected to be part of the upgrade, which matters more here than on a regular smartwatch because the system is powering both the watch and the earbuds.

The original Watch Buds already included over 80 sports modes, health tracking features and AI noise cancellation for calls. Watch Buds 2 builds on that same formula rather than changing direction.

The first-generation version launched at 2,988 yuan, which works out to roughly $435 at current exchange rates, and Huawei is positioning this new model as a premium product rather than a mass-market fitness watch. International availability has not yet been fully detailed, so it remains to be seen whether it will get a wider global release.

Watch Ultimate gets the diamond treatment

Huawei also used the launch event to unveil the Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition. This one sits at the opposite end of the smartwatch spectrum.

The version takes the already high-end Watch Ultimate and adds diamond-set details along with a much more jewellery-focused presentation. It is clearly aimed at buyers looking for a luxury statement watch rather than a rugged sports device.

This luxury version comes with an equally premium price tag. In China, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition starts at 23,999 yuan, which works out to roughly $3,500 at current exchange rates and places it far beyond the usual smartwatch category and firmly into luxury watch territory.

That makes for an interesting contrast. Watch Buds 2 focuses on convenience and practicality by combining two devices into one. The Watch Ultimate Design Diamond Edition goes in the other direction, pushing materials and presentation as far as possible.

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This actually looks like a fairly substantial update, particularly on the Pro side, where Huawei seems to be pushing harder into premium sports-watch territory rather than just a basic fitness tracker.

Display gets a notable upgrade

The design language remains very much in line with previous Watch Fit devices. Which means you are getting the familiar rectangular form factor that has long drawn comparisons with Apple’s smartwatch design.

According to WinFuture, the regular Watch Fit 5 features a 1.82-inch AMOLED panel with 480 x 408 resolution and brightness of up to 2500 nits. That is already a strong number for outdoor visibility and should make the screen easier to read during runs, gym sessions and bright summer days.

The bigger story is the Pro version. This model reportedly uses a 1.92-inch LTPO OLED panel with the same resolution but a peak brightness of up to 3500 nits. If accurate, that would put it among the brighter displays currently available in the fitness watch segment. The use of LTPO should also help with power efficiency, particularly for always-on display use.

Huawei is also said to be upgrading the materials. The regular model uses reinforced glass, while the Pro moves to sapphire crystal, which is a welcome addition at this price point.

Same battery, familiar endurance

Both watches are expected to pack a 471mAh battery. Huawei’s claimed figures suggest up to 10 days of maximum use, around 7 days under typical conditions and roughly 4 days with always-on display enabled.

Those numbers are very much in line with what users now expect from Huawei’s fitness-focused wearables. Battery life has consistently been one of the stronger points of the company’s watches, and it looks like that remains the case here.

Connectivity is also said to include Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and built-in GPS across both models, which keeps the essentials in place for contactless payments and phone-free outdoor workout tracking.

Pro model leans harder into sports and health

Both models are expected to ship with Huawei’s TruSense platform and the usual set of sensors including heart rate, temperature, barometer, accelerometer and magnetometer.

The Pro version, however, reportedly adds ECG support and a dedicated depth sensor for diving. It is also tipped to support free diving up to 40 metres, which gives it a more serious sports angle than the regular version.

Offline colour maps are also expected, along with automatic workout detection and a broad set of sport modes. For many users, that combination may make the Pro a more attractive alternative to some higher-priced multisport watches, particularly if Huawei keeps its usual strong battery performance.

At 27.5 grams for the standard model and 31.6 grams for the Pro, both should remain light enough for all-day wear and sleep tracking.

Taken together, this looks like Huawei is not just doing a routine annual update. The standard Watch Fit 5 appears to refine what already works, while the Pro seems to push the line further into premium fitness watch territory with better materials, diving support and ECG. If the leaked pricing holds, the €100 gap between the two models could make the choice fairly straightforward depending on whether those extra hardware features matter to the buyer.

Key differences at a glance

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If the timing checks out, the Watch Fit 5 would arrive roughly about a year after the previous iteration. The Watch Fit 4 series debuted in May 2025, so an April window would represent only a slight shift in Huawei’s release cadence.

A third model joins the lineup

The bigger story here is what the Watch Fit 5 range is said to include. Huawei is, reportedly, planning three versions this time around, a standard model, a Pro and a new Ultra variant. That last one is worth paying attention to, because the Watch Fit line has only ever shipped with two tiers.

What the Ultra would actually bring to the table is not yet clear. No specific hardware details or feature differences have surfaced, but the name alone suggests Huawei is aiming higher than the Pro in at least some respects. Whether that means a more rugged build, expanded sports tracking, additional health sensors or something else entirely is still anyone’s guess.

What the current generation looks like

To put the Watch Fit 5 in context, it helps to know where things stand with the Fit 4 series. The standard Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro launched with a shared 1.82-inch AMOLED display, dual-band GNSS and a barometer, features that were absent from the Fit 3. The Pro went further still, adding ECG, temperature sensing, the TruSense health platform, offline route navigation, dive tracking to 40 metres and a full golf mode with 15,000 course maps. All things considered, a nice step up from the previous generation.

If Huawei follows a similar upgrade path with the Fit 5 series, and adds a genuine Ultra tier on top, the range could end up covering considerably more ground than it does today.

More Huawei hardware reportedly on the way

The Watch Fit 5 is not said to be arriving alone. A broader Huawei product event is expected that could also include the Pura 90 smartphone series, AI smart glasses, the Watch Buds 2, HarmonyOS PCs and two new MatePad tablets. That would make for a fairly substantial launch window if even half of it materialises.

As always with leaks of this kind, treat the details with caution. None of this has been confirmed by Huawei, and specifics around the Watch Fit 5 are still thin on the ground. More information should emerge as any potential launch date gets closer. Last year we had some regulatory agency leaks, nothing yet has surfaced along these lines in 2026.

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The positioning is clear. Huawei wants this to sit at the top of its running focused lineup rather than as a general purpose smartwatch with a few sports modes added on.

Design and materials point to a lighter build

The Watch GT Runner 2 packs a round 1.32 AMOLED display and keeps the two button layout on the right side. The casing is slimmer (10.7mm) than the 2021 edition and partly made from titanium, which means Huawei has tried to reduce weight (43.5 grams) without giving up stiffness or durability.

The new device has a clean shape, with few angular elements around the bezel. Colour accents appear subtle, with blue and orange options breaking up the otherwise neutral look. Standard strap compatibility remains, which matters for runners who already have preferred bands.

Huawei is also introducing what it calls AirDry straps. The idea is simple. Raised threads reduce the amount of fabric in constant contact with skin, while small gaps improve airflow. For long runs or races, that focus on moisture and comfort makes practical sense rather than being a cosmetic change.

Health tracking expands beyond basic running metrics

An important addition is ECG support – which is something we don’t often see on a runners timepiece. This feature previously appeared on the Watch D2, and its inclusion here signals Huawei’s intent to blur the line between sports watch and health monitoring device.

Heart rate variability tracking is also mentioned, which fits with a more training focused narrative. HRV data can support recovery analysis when used carefully, though its value depends heavily on consistency and context rather than single readings.

SpO2 monitoring and continuous heart rate tracking round out the sensor set. Nothing here feels experimental, but the combination suggests Huawei is aiming for a broader physiological picture rather than just pace and distance.

The watch includes an onboard speaker for hands free calls along with an NFC antenna for mobile payments.

A runners watch with excellent battery life

Huawei is leaning heavily into a new Intelligent Marathon Mode. It is described as a trainer on the wrist that supports preparation before race day and guidance during the run itself.

This includes pacing support, workload management and post run feedback. This aligns with Huawei bringing Eliud Kipchoge on board as the public face of the launch, reinforcing credibility with serious runners rather than casual users.

Dual band GPS is now part of the package, with Huawei claiming improved route accuracy thanks to a new 3D floating antenna. In fact the antenna is said to have 3.5x better performance compared to its predecessor. The updated antenna works alongside a new inertial positioning algorithm that uses accelerometer and gyroscope data to keep route tracking more accurate when GPS drops out, such as in tunnels and underpasses.

The 540mAh Si-C battery claims sit at up to 14 days in standard use and up to 32 hours with GPS active. If those figures hold up in real world use, the Runner 2 should comfortably cover marathon training blocks and race day without anxiety over charging.

These numbers also reinforce the idea that this watch prioritises endurance over app heavy smartwatch features.

Regional availability

Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is set to be introduced on February 26, 2026. In the UK the price is £350 (check latest pricing and availability on Huawei’s website). The colour choice is between Dawn Orange, Dusk Blue, and Midnight Black.

All in all, this looks less like a cosmetic refresh and more like a tightening of focus. Huawei appears to be refining what a dedicated running watch should offer, with comfort, battery life and core training tools taking priority over broad smartwatch ambitions.

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From what Huawei is saying so far, these are meant to be straight follow ups to the original Runner. The focus looks to be on structured training and long distance prep, something that can compete with the likes of the Garmin Forerunner.

Teasers point to intelligent marathon mode

The company has released several teaser clips across social channels in recent days, each highlighting a different part of the watch’s running focus. The most specific feature mentioned so far is an intelligent marathon mode.

Huawei describes this as a training focused tool designed to help runners prepare more effectively for long distance events. While technical details remain limited, the language suggests a system that adapts training guidance based on performance data rather than static plans. The emphasis is on preparation rather than race day tracking alone, which fits with Huawei’s recent push toward coaching style features inside Huawei Health.

The teasers also continue Huawei’s habit of linking product development to elite sport. The company has already confirmed that Watch GT Runner 2 was developed with input from marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge and his team, reinforcing the idea that this watch is aimed at runners who train with intent rather than casually logging miles.

Racing Legend edition aimed at serious runners

Alongside the standard model, Huawei is expected to introduce a Racing Legend special edition. This version has been mentioned in leaks and will probably be part of the February 26 announcement.

The Racing Legend edition is described as being designed with professional input for dedicated runners. Leaks point toward a more specialised and durable design, potentially positioning it closer to high end running watches. The idea appears to be a model that looks and feels more technical, without drifting into full outdoor watch territory.

One of the more unusual leak details is the suggestion of up to 22 strap variants associated with this edition. If accurate, that would give runners a wide range of fit and material options, possibly tuned for racing, training and daily wear.

What to expect from the hardware and positioning

Not that much is known about specifications, so any discussion of hardware remains cautious. Based on the original Watch GT Runner and Huawei’s current wearable platform, expectations include multi band GNSS, advanced heart rate tracking and strong battery life.

What matters more is positioning. The Watch GT Runner 2 is shaping up as a professional leaning running watch rather than a general GT model with added sports features. The Racing Legend edition in particular suggests Huawei wants to be taken seriously by runners who currently default to Garmin or similar brands.

Pricing and regional availability also remain unknown. Those details, along with full specs and software breakdowns, are expected to be confirmed in a few days time

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A familiar look with better materials

The new series keeps the tall and narrow look that defines modern fitness trackers, but the Pro model feels a bit more substantial. It uses an aluminium alloy case that gives it a more refined touch compared to the standard model. You can get the Pro in green, blue, or black. Also noticeable is that the Pro version adapts a new look with curved edges. The basic version continues the design language of the previous model.

The standard Band 11 offers a few more options, including beige, white, and purple, though some of those versions swap the metal for a durable polymer.

Both devices feature a 1.62 inch AMOLED screen. So no difference there. The resolution is sharp at 286 by 482 pixels, which results in a pixel density of 347 PPI. This is high enough that you will not see individual pixels while checking your heart rate or reading a text notification. Huawei says it has also improved the brightness for outdoor use.

Huawei has managed to keep these devices very light, with the Pro weighing 18 grams and the standard version coming in at 16 or 17 grams depending on the materials.

The big difference is inside

While they look nearly identical on your wrist, the internals set them apart. The Band 11 Pro includes built in GPS. This is the main reason to spend the extra money if you run or cycle outdoors. You can leave your phone at home and still get an accurate map of your route and pace. The standard Band 11 lacks this hardware, so it has to piggyback off your phone’s GPS to track your location.

Beyond the GPS, both trackers share a deep set of sensors. They use a 9 axis IMU that combines an accelerometer, gyroscope, along with a magnetometer. They also feature the usual optical heart rate sensor and an ambient light sensor. You get the full suite of Huawei health tracking, including blood oxygen levels, sleep monitoring, and stress tracking. They even include emotion tracking now, which tries to gauge your mood based on physiological data throughout the day.

Living with the battery life

Battery performance of the 300mAh is identical across both models. On a light usage profile, you can stretch these out to 14 days. If you use them like a normal person, with notifications on and occasional workouts, expect about eight days. If you love the always on display and want every sensor running constantly, that number drops to about three days. Switch on the GPS on the Pro and it will come down further.

Charging is still handled by a magnetic cable that snaps onto the back. It is a quick and reliable system that has worked well for Huawei in the past. Both bands are rated at 5 ATM for water resistance. Pretty much the standard these days.

Our takeaway

If you are a runner or someone who spends a lot of time tracking outdoor movements without a phone, the Pro is the obvious choice. The aluminium build also makes it feel more like a piece of jewelry than a plastic toy. For everyone else who just wants a reliable step counter and notification hub, the standard Band 11 does the exact same job for a more accessible price.

Right now the devices are only available in certain regions. The standard Band 11 is entering the market at approximately €50. If you want the Pro model with its GPS and metal housing, you are looking at roughly €70. These prices place the Band 11 series right in the middle of the budget wearable market, offering high end display technology without the high end smartwatch price tag.

View Band 11 and 11 Pro on Huawei.com.

Tech specs comparison: Band 11 pro vs Band 11

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