I tested Huawei Watch GT 4: an economical watch for those who are not cheap

After the US veto, Huawei’s catalog is divided into two product categories: computers and smartwatches. These are, in fact, the only two lines that keep the Chinese company alive, which has just launched Huawei Watch GT 4a series of new smartwatches that aim to update the Huawei Watch GT3 with a new design and improved functions that we at Hipertextual were able to thoroughly test.

In particular, Huawei announced two variants of its new smartwatches. On the one side, 46 mm version which now have an octagonal shape and are in turn available in four different finishes: one of them, the Gray Edition, includes a buckle strap. There’s also a matte black version with a fluoroelastomer strap, another with a green fabric strap and bezel in the same shade, and a more classic version with a silver case and brown strap.

Another version is 41 mm., and it comes with a completely different design. Its case, which uses stainless steel as a material, is rounded and is distinguished by a crown located on the side, which also allows you to move around the interface. In this case, it is available in three different versions: one in gold tone with a white leather strap (the one we were able to test in this medium), another in silver tone with gold details and a clasp strap, and one more. The model is also in gold, with a Milanese strap of the same color. The straps are, of course, interchangeable using a tongue mechanism, so no additional tools are required, even for link straps.

Several positive aspects can be highlighted from the appearance of the Huawei Watch GT 4. One of them is variety of designs to choose from; There’s practically something for every taste (more sporty or less), and for all wrists. Mine, for example, is designed for smaller watches, so the 41mm option is ideal, although it is less sporty.

These are also very beautiful watches, especially the 41mm models. In fact, this is one of the few smartwatches that doesn’t strike me as aesthetically tacky; It doesn’t have extra buttons, doesn’t have an overly large screen or is overly thick, and that’s valuable. On the other hand, the Watch GT 4 is very light on the wrist, which is appreciated. Of course, to emphasize, I miss the sportier version for the 41mm variant.

Huawei Watch GT 4, features

Bright screen and battery life with minor changes

Huawei has decided to be somewhat conservative when it comes to the screen and battery life of its smartwatches. However, this is something that is appreciated. Notably, the Watch GT 4 features a 1.43-inch AMOLED panel in the case of the 46mm variant. 1.32 inches in the 41 mm version. Both have a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, although the pixel density is slightly different: the smallest version (352 pixels per inch) is higher than the largest (326 pixels per inch); practically insignificant to the human eye. In the 41mm version, the screen offers excellent sharpness, more than sufficient brightness even outdoors, and very accurate color reproduction.

By the way, the screen It is complemented by various areas that can be customized in various aspects. For example, the color of some elements, such as a clock or text; widgets, etc. The HarmonyOS interface is also very well adapted to the device. The animation is smooth and relevant information is always displayed on the screen. The crown also allows you to navigate through different menus or scroll in an intuitive way. However, I miss the ability to download third party apps.

In terms of battery, the Huawei Watch GT 4 has a capacity of 524 mAh for the 46mm model and 323 mAh for the 41mm version. This means that the largest version lasts up to 14 days – albeit with minimal features – and up to 7 days in case of the most compact option. In my opinion, the battery is more than enough in both cases. In fact, almost no smartwatch offers such autonomy.

Health and sports functions on Huawei Watch GT 4

Huawei Watch GT 4 includes interesting health and sports functionsstarting with different training modes that allow you to collect important information such as calories, distance traveled, time, etc.

Huawei has also included new activity ring similar to what we see in the Apple Watch. They show the number of calories burned, the time the user worked out or did any physical activity, and the time they were active during the day – moving or standing. Each person can select a specific goal—for example, 300 calories, 30 minutes of exercise, or 12 hours of daily activity—and the rings will fill automatically.

On the other hand, Huawei Watch GT 4 now has what they call scientific calorie counter with the new Stay Fit app. This allows you to not only see the number of calories burned, but also your calorie deficit or weight loss or weight gain plans. The app will also recommend different activities or give tips to users based on their calorie preferences, etc.

These are without a doubt very interesting features that only make sense in the 46mm variants. Not because it offers different sensors, since both include the same ones (heart rate sensor, blood oxygen meter, etc.), but because truly all the 41mm variants are not designed for training. At least none of their straps work, forcing you to opt for a third-party alternative. In any case, there are features that are especially useful for everyday use, such as the activity ring, sensor SpO2pedometer or heart rate sensor, as well as a menstrual cycle monitoring function.

Is Huawei Watch GT 4 worth your money?

Huawei Watch GT 4 It will be available from 249 euros.an attractive price considering the rest of the smartwatches on the market. This price also includes a 46mm version with a fluoroelastomer strap, while other versions start at 269.90 for the green 46mm version and 299 for the gold version. Model 41 mm. So, is this watch recommended?

Watch GT 4, especially the 41mm variant, This is one of the most beautiful smartwatches we can buy currently.. It’s sleek, minimalistic, comfortable and looks great on your wrist.

Of course, you need to keep in mind that it is not one of the most complete. Hence the very affordable price compared to other smartwatches. Its interface is very simple and although this is positive because it allows us to work much faster and more intuitively, it does make us lose some utilities and features. For example, we can see almost any type of notification, such as notifications from WhatsApp, but not respond to them, even with preset or personalized responses, as happens with the Apple Watch or other Samsung watches.

In terms of health and sports, yes, I didn’t miss anything. Perhaps it’s because I’m not the type of user who gets a lot of use out of this area, but the different workout modes, enabling GPS to record routes or blood oxygen measurement functions and more are more than enough for me.

Now the Watch GT 4 has very interesting alternatives and somewhat more complete in functions since its predecessor, which, in addition to having a titanium case – a better material than the stainless steel of this model – is available for around 200 euros. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could also be an interesting option if you consider that On portals like Amazon it can be purchased for approximately 260 euros.and which has more software features such as the ability to download third-party apps, reply to messages directly from the watch, and more.