The Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro 42 mm features a 1.32″ OLED/AMOLED touch screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 px and a pixel density of 326 ppi, complemented by an Always-On Display and sapphire glass protection — though it does not include branded damage-resistant glass. The case measures 42.5 x 42.5 mm with a thickness of 9.6 mm and a volume of 17.34 cm³, weighing 44 g in total. It operates within a temperature range of 20 °C to 45 °C and carries a 5 ATM waterproof rating down to 50 m. The 20 mm watch band is replaceable, and the watch is not designed for children.
The watch includes a comprehensive sensor suite covering a heart rate monitor, pulse oximeter for blood oxygenation tracking, body temperature sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and barometer. Built-in GPS allows for location and movement tracking directly from the wrist. A cadence sensor and perspiration monitor are not included.
The watch covers a broad range of activity tracking capabilities, including steps, distance, pace, elevation, and route tracking, with automatic activity detection and exercise tagging to log workouts without manual input. Sleep tracking is supported alongside detailed sleep reports. Calorie intake tracking is also available, and the watch is specifically designed for both diving and golf. Multi-sport mode, however, is not included.
The watch connects via Bluetooth 5.2 and supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), along with NFC for contactless functionality and Galileo satellite support for positioning. It is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. A cellular module and ANT+ support are not included.
The watch is powered by a rechargeable 323 mAh battery with a rated battery life of 4 days, and it supports wireless charging. The battery is not removable, and there is no solar charging capability.
The watch offers a wide set of features, including ECG technology, resting heart rate measurement, fast/slow heart rate notifications, and irregular heart rate warnings. It can be used to answer calls and manage call control directly from the wrist, aided by a single built-in microphone, and also supports voice commands, wrist notifications, and phone locating. Additional conveniences include a silent alarm, vibrating alerts, a stopwatch, and a built-in camera remote control function. Fall detection, smart alarm, and fast GPS lock are not available. The watch comes with a 1-year warranty.
The companion app is free and ad-free, and supports a high degree of personalisation through widgets, goal setting, and an achievements system. It tracks a broad range of health and fitness data, including calories burned, water intake, weight, BMI, and temperature, and provides activity reports, an exercise diary, inactivity alerts, and coaching. Live tracking, route support, and maps are available for outdoor use, along with voice feedback and music playback during workouts. On the wellness side, the app includes period notifications, fertile window notifications, ovulation prediction, and menstrual start date prediction. A barcode scanner is not included.
The watch includes a battery level indicator, auto pause, and passcode protection. It is compatible with smart scales and external heart rate monitors, extending its tracking capabilities beyond built-in sensors. Windows and Mac OS X compatibility are not supported, and there is no external memory slot or 3.5 mm audio jack.
