Thanks to advancements in wearable technology, GPS, and sensor technology, the lines between general smartwatches and performance wearables are more blurred than ever in 2025. Most major-brand watches can now monitor not only heart rate but also HRV, blood oxygen levels, stress, sleep patterns, and much more.
Huawei remains one of the more under-the-radar players in the UK, but it has been steadily building one of the most comprehensive health and fitness ecosystems in the wearables market. Its latest release, the hotly anticipated Watch GT 6 Pro, pushes that mission forward again.
I put the watch through its paces, though, like many modern wearables, even weeks of testing won’t reveal every feature or push it fully to its limits. What I did focus on, especially the virtual power meter unique to the GT 6 Pro, gave me a good sense of what it can deliver.
I can safely say that the Watch GT 6 Pro is a very good smartwatch, one that underlines Huawei’s quiet but determined drive to become a genuine innovator in the wearable market.
Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro review
Price and availability
The Huawei Watch GT 6 starts at £229/ €269 (~$306.98/ AU$466.29), while the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro comes in from £329/ €379 (~$441.04/ AU$669.86). The Outdoor Edition bundles with the FreeArc strap and is priced from £259/ €299 (~$347.20/ AU$527.34).
Availability is via Huawei UK and Huawei EU, with regional strap and colour variations. The watches are listed in the US and AU, too, but it seems you can't buy them directly from the brand there.
Design and build quality
Huawei has given the GT 6 Pro a modern refresh without sacrificing comfort. The 46mm case features a new raised timing bezel and slimmer bezels around the 1.47-inch AMOLED screen, which boasts a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, more than double that of the previous generation.
Strap options range from vegan leather and woven composites to the workout-friendly fluoroelastomer. All are quick-release and fit snugly to the case, which reinforces the quality of the Watch GT 6 Pro.
The 41mm model gets ergonomic pivoting loop lugs for a better wrist fit, though the Pro’s angular octagon styling remains the star. Sleek, tough, and versatile, the design is equally at home in the office or on a trail.
Being the sporty sibling to the Huawei Watch 5, the Watch GT 6 Pro is sleeker and more lightweight, but feels heftier than, let's say, the Garmin Forerunner 970, due to the all-metal case design.
The watch features a single push-button and a rotating crown, which complements the octagonal case nicely. The construction feels premium through and through.
Features
Where the GT 6 Pro stands out is in its sport and health tracking capabilities. It’s the first smartwatch to feature cycling virtual power and FTP calculation, meaning you can get wattage estimates without the need for a costly power meter.
In practice, power calculation is sufficient, but don't throw away your power meters just yet. The Watch GT 6 Pro can't actually measure cycling power, but it can guess it based on the metrics it can track. It's similar to how the Whoop MG can estimate blood pressure without a cuff.
The brand is aware of this: Huawei claims the watch provides results within a 5–10% deviation range compared to a power meter. Good enough for casual users, but I won't trust my cycling training on it. That said, while not as accurate as a dedicated kit, the estimates are consistent enough for casual and semi-serious cyclists to gauge effort.
Beyond cycling, Huawei has upgraded outdoor features: trail running gets altitude trend charts, grade-adjusted pace, and estimated checkpoint arrival times; golfers get detailed vector maps with stepless zoom; and skiers benefit from new on-slope metrics.
I live at sea level and don't golf, which makes it challenging to test these features in depth. Based on my experience with the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro, I assume the trail running features are on point, but I can't really say much about golf (sorry).
GPS performance is strengthened by the Sunflower Positioning System, offering excellent accuracy in cities and on trails. The company has been refining its GPS system for years, and it's certainly suitable for running and cycling.
My only issue with it is the lack of customisation to improve battery life. Huawei watches don't have multiple GPS modes, unlike Garmin watches, which often offer single and dual-band modes, as well as SatIQ, which automatically switches between modes to balance accuracy and battery life.
On the upside, the Watch GT 6 Pro offers fall detection, powered by multi-sensor fusion, and Petal Maps supports turn-by-turn navigation for walking and cycling. I wouldn't trust a cross-country trip on Petal Maps, but it's okay for shorter trips, especially on foot.
Health tracking remains comprehensive. The new TruSense system recognises 12 emotional states, adding nuance to stress tracking. This was probably my favourite feature, as the watch automatically detected my mood.
Of course, it lets you log emotions manually, but who has time for that? I prefer my watch to do it for me, thank you. Sleep, HRV, arterial stiffness, and ECG features round out a health suite that rivals Apple and Samsung.
The Huawei Health app presents data clearly and works across Android, iOS, and Huawei’s own devices, making it refreshingly system-agnostic.
Battery life and charging
Battery life is where Huawei pulls ahead of its rivals. The GT 6 Pro (46mm) offers up to 21 days in light use, 14 days in typical use, and a huge 45 hours in dual-band GPS trail running mode. The smaller 41mm model still stretches to 14 days in light use.
In my testing, the GT 6 Pro easily ran for over a week with workouts, notifications, and health tracking switched on, and still had plenty of charge left in the tank.
Charging takes around an hour and a half to two hours, using Huawei’s magnetic charger. It’s not the fastest on the market, but with battery life this long, you won’t care.
Verdict
The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro is an impressive all-rounder. It doesn’t have the same app ecosystem as Apple or the absolute precision of Garmin’s highest-end training watches, but it blends premium design, pro-level sport features, and outstanding battery life into a package that costs significantly less.
What really makes the GT 6 Pro stand out is its ability to cover so much ground at once. You’re getting a device that looks sharp in a meeting room, holds its own during a marathon training block, and won’t demand a charger every couple of days.
The cycling virtual power feature is a genuine first in the smartwatch world, even if it’s best treated as a guide rather than gospel, and Huawei’s focus on emotional wellbeing and comprehensive health tracking gives it a more human edge than many rivals.
For a brand often overlooked in the UK wearables market, Huawei has quietly produced a watch that’s both ambitious and practical. If you can live without Google’s ecosystem or Garmin’s laser-precise metrics, the Watch GT 6 Pro offers a balanced, stylish, and reliable alternative.
