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Huawei launches the Watch GT 3 Pro and Fit 2, crazy autonomy from 149 euros

Huawei took advantage of a new major event in Milan to unveil its future products, and in particular its latest connected watches: the Huawei GT 3 Pro and the Huawei Watch Fit 2. The first will be intended above all for demanding consumers looking for a premium watch on their wrists, while the latter will try to establish itself as an entry-level model with a sleek design and plenty of health and sports performance tracking features.

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As you may know, Huawei invited the press and fans from all over the world this Wednesday, May 18, 2022 for a major event in Milan. The manufacturer took advantage of this conference to unveil its future products, such as the Mate Xs 2, its next foldable smartphone. In addition, the Chinese brand has also lifted the veil on its new connected watches, namely Huawei Pro GT 3 and Huawei Watch Fit 2. Design, technical characteristics, release date and price, we take stock of everything we know about the latest smartwatches from the Shenzhen firm.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro 46 mm: the premium watch par excellence

We therefore begin this overview with the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro 46mm. fully composed titanium and sporting a large 46 mm dial Protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this watch with its resolutely premium design and functionalities is intended above all for demanding and wealthy users looking for a luxury product.

As a dial, Huawei has opted for a 1.43″ AMOLED Color Screen touch screen in high definition. Of course, the Watch GT 3 Pro 46mm has an armada of sensors necessary for recording your health and sports data. Accelerometer, magnetometer, thermometer, barometer, pulse oximeter to measure SPO2, electrocardiogram for heart rate, the proposal is complete.

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Regarding connectivity, we obviously find support for the Bluetooth, NFC and GPS functions. Users can then rely on on-board speakers and a microphone to make voice calls without having to take out their smartphone. The good surprise that Huawei has in store for us is at the level of autonomy. The manufacturer promises 14 days of autonomy on the Watch GT Pro 46 mm.

This estimate is based on “typical daily usage”, which includes 30 minutes of Bluetooth calls per week, 30 minutes of music playback, heart tracking on, 90 minutes of sports activities with GPS on and message notifications activated (50 SMS, 6 calls, and 3 alarms per day) and a screen lit 200 times per day on average. Be aware that the watch will run under Harmony OS 2.0 and that it will be compatible with smartphones running Android 6.0 or iOS 9.0 at least.

The Huawei GT 3 Pro 46mm will be available in three distinct models and pre-orders will be open from May 18, 2022. For any purchase, a pair of Huawei Freebuds Pro wireless headphones will be offered:

  • the GT 3 Pro 46mm Active at €369.99
  • the GT 3 Pro 46mm Classic at €399.99
  • the GT 3 Pro 46mm Elite at €449.99
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Huawei GT 3 Pro 43mm: the elegance of ceramics

We find on this Huawei GT 3 Pro 43mm the vast majority of the health monitoring and sports performance features of the 46mm model. However, it marks its difference with a more compact design, materialized by this 43mm dial and this rather elegant white ceramic covering. According to Huawei, this connected watch is intended above all for a female audience, seduced by a smartwatch that can be worn on any occasion.

Inevitably, the screen displays smaller dimensions than its premium counterpart, with a 1.32″ AMOLED Color Screen panel only, it too protected by a sapphire coating. All the sensors mentioned above are also included. The only downside, it will be necessary to deal with a significantly lower autonomy than that of the Watch GT Pro 46mm, with here 7 days on the clock. However, this is still quite sufficient. Note that like its big sister, the Watch GT Pro 43mm is IP68 certifiedthat is to say that it is protected against splashes and immersion up to 1.5 m deep.

Here again, the GT 3 Pro 43 mm will be available in two models:

  • The GT 3 Pro 43mm Classic at €449.99
  • The GT 3 Pro 43mm Elegant at €599.99
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Huawei Watch Fit 2: the watch for demanding athletes

As you will have understood, Huawei had to also launch an entry-level watch, designed above all for athletes and users who want to monitor their health at a lower cost. With his big 1.74″ rectangular FullView screenthe Watch Fit 2 offers a large display surface which greatly facilitates navigation within the various menus.

Through the integration of Bluetooth, speakers and microphone, this watch will try to establish itself as an extension of your smartphone. We obviously find all the health and sports performance monitoring features that made the success of the first Watch Fit launched in 2020.

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In addition to dozens of accessible sports programs, the Watch Fit 2 is compatible with the application Huawei Health App which allows you to manage your exercises and cardiac activity with precision and simplicity. Via this app, you can create detailed training programs, set daily goals to achieve and view various indicators such as your water consumption. On the health side, the Huawei Watch Fit 2 offers features of sleep, menstrual cycle and stress management tracking without forgetting the measurement of SP02 (the level of oxygen in the blood) and heart rate.

The Huawei Watch Fit 2 will be offered in three variations and for each pre-order, the user will be able to choose between a Huawei Scale 3 connected scale or a Huawei Band 6 connected bracelet offered:

  • Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active from €149.99
  • Huawei Watch Fit 2 Classic from €199.99
  • Huawei Watch Fit 2 Elegant from €229.99

At the time of writing, Huawei’s new connected watches are only available on the manufacturer’s official store. Nevertheless, they will be offered for sale by Huawei partners such as Fnac-Darty, Amazon or even Boulanger from June 15, 2022.

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