Huawei unveils TWO new Watch Fit 5 series devices – the Fitbit alternative that’s like having a personal trainer on your wrist

If you’re tired of chunky fitness bands and want a sleek smartwatch that handles everything from your workout metrics to your morning coffee via contactless payments, Huawei has the answer.

I’ve put dozens of wearables from Fitbit, Garmin and others through their paces over the years, but the specs of the brand-new Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series watches have seriously caught my eye.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series

The two Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series watches bridge the gap between high-performance tracking and genuinely stylish design.

Whether you are taking your first steps into a healthier lifestyle with the standard edition (£119.99 with code ‘ASPORT40‘) or upgrading your current smartwatch to the impressive Pro model (£199.99 with code ‘ASPORT50‘), these versatile wearables are well and truly ready to move with you.

Style and substance

Straight out of the box, the dynamic design and vibrant colour options make an immediate impression.

The standard Watch Fit 5 boasts a remarkably slim aluminium body in five stylish hues.

The Pro edition elevates the aesthetic even more, with an innovative oil-filling design and a premium aerospace-grade nanoceramic metal on the Pro White option.

Paired with customisable watch faces and a revamped display experience, both models offer several modifiable elements to make them uniquely yours.

The standard model features a vibrant 1.82-inch screen, but the Pro steps it up with a 1.92-inch sapphire glass display.

The Pro model reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, easily outshining main competitors like Fitbit, especially when you need to check your metrics in direct sunlight.

Thanks to their lightweight construction, these devices are incredibly comfortable, so you can wear them while working, training, and sleeping without feeling weighed down.

But don’t let their impressive appearances fool you; these watches more than hold their own when it comes to fitness-related features.

A personal trainer for your wrist

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Series

Whether you’re logging long outdoor runs or intense sessions in the weight room, the Watch Fit 5 Series offers numerous sports modes so you can accurately and confidently track every step.

For busy days, a new Mini-Workout mode even offers quick, equipment-free exercises guided by an interactive panda companion on your watch face.

Acting as a personal trainer on your wrist, these devices serve up smart training insights, automatic cycling detection, and structured workout programmes to keep you on track.

Beyond the gym, the series also handles your modern lifestyle with proactive health monitoring, including everyday wellness, sleep tracking, and a-fib analysis.

For even more convenience when you’re out and about, these smartwatches boast seamless contactless payments through Curve Pay, perfect for grabbing a post-workout coffee with just a tap of your wrist.

Both devices are compatible with both Android and iOS, with each powered by a new high-silicon battery.

This means you can also enjoy up to ten days of battery life on a single charge, freeing you from the hassle of frequent recharging.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 key features

Here are the key features behind the Huawei Watch Fit 5:

• Aluminium construction
• 1.82-inch vibrant display
• Five colour options
• Calorie, wellness and sleep tracking
• Improved sleep features
• Built-in GPS
• Smart training insights
• Activity suggestions
• Workout programmes
• Mini-Workout mode
• Automatic cycling detection
• A-fib analysis
• Women’s health management
• Up to 10-day battery life
• Wrist smartwatch payments
• iOS and Android compatibility

Go further with the Pro

The Pro model goes the extra mile, featuring an exclusive ECG app and arterial stiffness detection for greater peace of mind and health insights.

The inclusion of a built-in GPS means you can leave your smartphone at home and still accurately map your favourite outdoor running routes.

Paired with the impressive 3,000 nits peak brightness and adaptive refresh rates, this means you’ll never lose sight of your goals, no matter the situation.

If you take your training seriously, the Watch Fit 5 Pro goes even further by offering advanced outdoor features like segment-based navigation for trail running and vector maps for over 17,000 global golf courses.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro key features

Here are the key features behind the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro:

• Aerospace-grade nanoceramic metal option (Pro White)
• 1.92-inch sapphire glass display
• 3,000 nits peak brightness
• Three colour options
• Calorie, wellness and sleep tracking
• Improved sleep features
• Built-in GPS
• Smart training insights
• Activity suggestions
• Workout programmes
• Mini-Workout mode
• Automatic cycling detection
• Trail Run mode with navigation
• Golf course vector maps
• A-fib analysis
• ECG app
• Arterial stiffness detection
• Women’s health management
• Up to 10-day battery life
• Wrist smartwatch payments
• iOS and Android compatibility

With easily digestible health metrics, a practical combination of smart functions, and undeniably stylish finishes, the Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Fit 5 Pro are sleek new contenders that deserve a spot on your wrist.

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