Huawei’s new Watch GT 6 has landed, and early analysis suggests it offers meaningful upgrades that make it worth considering. Here are five standout reasons the wearable is earning praise among tech watchers.
The standard GT 6 shines with a more premium aesthetic. It features a vertical bezel and a rounded timing bezel, loop lugs for its strap attachments, and a rotating crown plus a side button for easier navigation. The Watch comes in two sizes—46 mm and 41 mm—and multiple finishes: green, black, grey with brown tones for the larger model; purple, black, white, gold, and brown versions for the smaller one. Strap choices include fluoroelastomer and a composite leather blend, with stainless steel housing lending durability.
GT 6 supports Bluetooth calls, voice recording, music control, and remote photo capture. Users can take snapshots and transfer them to their phone galleries. These features are intuitive, making day-to-day use smoother, while the device’s buttons and rotating crown offer tactile controls for those who prefer physical inputs.
A new Emotional Well-being feature stands out: the watch is claimed to detect about 12 emotional states, grouping them into “Pleasant,” “Neutral,” and “Unpleasant.” Visual feedback changes accordingly (e.g. bright orange for “happy,” blue for “normal,” purple for “bad”). It also includes virtual companions that prompt breathing exercises when stress or negative moods are detected. Other health metrics such as sleep quality, workout intensity, and overall wellness are mapped out with personalized advice.
The GT 6 adds three cycling modes—Road, Expedition, and Recreation. The Road mode uses a Power Meter and accurate GPS positioning (branded “Sunflower Positioning”) to track performance. The Expedition option incorporates safety tools like fall detection and SOS, while Recreation focuses on route tracking and cycling metrics. Offline maps, more refined metric tracking, and improved women’s health monitoring round out the smart feature set.
Battery remains one of GT 6’s strongest points. In light usage, Huawei claims up to 21 days of battery life. Under typical use the watch delivers around 12 days, and even with always-on display (AOD) active, it can last about 7 days. This puts it ahead of many competitors and speaks to how focused Huawei is on endurance.
Overall, the Huawei Watch GT 6 offers a balanced mix of design, wellness features, sports tracking, and battery performance. For those who want a capable all-round smartwatch without charging daily or paying premium prices, GT 6 looks like a solid choice.