The Chinese Manufacturer has launched the second version of its smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT2 . While the success of its many models of smartphones and fitness bands continues to shake up an already well-supplied market.

Huawei continues its foray into the ultra-competitive world of smartwatches, and offers us the second version of the GT range. This is an intuitive device which can help you to manage your health as well as daily tasks. We are sure this will be a better companion for you in your busy schedules.

UNPACKING THE WATCH

Whereas its previous model only indicated the brand on the cardboard packaging. The packaging of version 2 undergoes a slight evolution by presenting immediately a visual of the product.

The connected watch is delivered to us with instructions, a magnetic base, a mini USB-C cable and a second black strap . Obviously, the box contains the smartwatch which is dressed in a brown leather strap (Depending on the color you choose).

TWO SIZES OF AMOLED SCREENS

The Huawei Swatch GT2 42 mm version, looks like a Samsung Smartwatch with its round dial but with more power.

The watch is available in two sizes: 42 mm and 46 mm. The one we tested for a few weeks is the 46 mm version.

The AMOLED screen is a pleasure for the eyes, even in direct sunlight.

Many people prefer smartwatches that look like a watch. That’s why many of them are particularly seduced by this model which looks like a watch.

THERE IS A POWER UNDER THE HOOD

Under the hood, the first version of the watch showed its limits by offering a homemade OS that showed its limits too quickly and was not particularly fluid.

The Huawei Watch GT2 has the same OS with a slight update that does the job. Huawei Lite OS is the name of operating system dedicated to smartwatches from Huawei.

The main defect of this homemade OS is the total absence of add-ons . We admit that at first, we were frankly disappointed not to be able to access applications like Spotify, Gaana, Etc…

A smartwatch takes all its interest in what it can give us as information on our activities, when it is accompanied by a worthy application.

Huawei’s watch will require you to download Huawei Health available from Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Under Android , the application will be more generous on all the features than on IOS, which will be content with the minimum. Clearly, Huawei does not favor owners of Apple branded devices.

Where Android will offer twenty different dials to personalize your outfit for the day. And that you can easily change from the application interface. IOS will only offer you a dozen dials that you will have to change from the watch.

Still on Apple, you will not benefit from all the monitoring of your activities, in the form of graphics. The interest of having the watch with an iPhone is therefore useless.

SOUND IN ALL ITS STATES

We may not see it enough in the photos, but the Huawei Watch harbors a speaker and a microphone via two slots located on the back of the watch.

This allows you to answer his calls directly from his watch.

If you are connected with Bluetooth headphones, this will be very convenient. You can pick up by clicking on the watch. You will also be able to respond by addressing the watch.

To add music to your watch , you will need to do so directly from the Huawei Health app, provided that the music is stored on your smartphone and in MP3 format.

With this possibility, you can go running with your watch without having your phone with you. However on IOS, you will not be able to add music from your phone.

THE BATTERY: THE NERVE OF WAR

Huawei had made a strong point at the launch of the first watch which displayed one week battery life while the majority of watches on the market struggled and still struggled to last more than 24 hours.

With this new model, Huawei buries the competition with 2 WEEKS of Battery Life.

In reality, this is more or less true. If indeed the two weeks are achievable, it is on the condition of not activating the little extras that make the difference. And as the watch is already limited due to the OS, it would be a shame not to take advantage of all the options of the Huawei watch GT2 in Qatar.

WHAT IS THIS WATCH WORTH?

Despite a major handicap, in the person of a locked house OS that prevents the addition of any application. Huawei’s smartwatch does the job expected of it and it does it well. And for many, this is due to an incredible battery life of two weeks.

We were able to test it at the gym and at the pool. The measurements are precise and it is rather a pleasure to have a watch of this quality on your wrist which offers us the strictly useful.

The watch is obviously waterproof. You will need to put on the silicone bracelet, which is supplied, easily changing it thanks to a rather well thought out system which does not require any particular tool.

IN CONCLUSION, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Finally, we must address the price which for some will be high and for others a good deal.

In Qatar the price is starting from 699 QAR. It varies depending on the 46mm and 42mm versions. Also the color preference will also affect the price. Here are some useful links from where you can purchase this Huawei watch GT2 in Qatar.

If you have an Android smartphone, this smartwatch will be an excellent investment in many aspects. However for iPhone owners, go your way since you will have a reduced experience.

Huawei Watch GT2 Price and Specification in Qatar

Product Name	Website	Price in Qatar
Huawei Watch GT 2 (42 Mm) Smartwatch – Night Black (Black Strap Regular)	Buy Now	QAR 699
Huawei Watch GT 2 (42 Mm) Smartwatch – Lake Cyan	Buy Now	QAR 699
Huawei Watch GT 2 (42 Mm) Smartwatch – Refined Gold	Buy Now	QAR 999

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• 45.9 x 45.9 x 10.7 mm
• Wrist coverage range 14 ~ 21 cm

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• 41.8 x 41.8 x 9.4 mm
• Wrist coverage range 13 ~ 20 cm (Sport Edition)
• 13 ~ 19 cm (Classic / Elegant Edition)

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• Approximately 41 g (without the strap)

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• Approximately 29 g (without the strap)

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• Colour: Black Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium Grey Stainless Steel
• Material: Metal + Plastic

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• Colour: Black Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold Stainless Steel
• Material: Metal + Plastic

WATCH STRAP

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• Titanium Grey Metal Strap, Orange Fluoroelastomer Strap, Brown Leather Strap, Black Fluoroelastomer Strap
  

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• Khaki Leather Strap, Cyan Fluoroelastomer Strap, Rose Gold Milanese Strap,Black Fluoroelastomer Strap
  

COLOUR

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• Matte Black
• Pebble Brown
• Titanium Grey

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• Night Black

DISPLAY

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• 1.39 inch AMOLED 454 x 454 HD, The AMOLED touchscreen supports slide and touch gestures.

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• 1.2 inch AMOLED 390 x 390 HD, The AMOLED touchscreen supports slide and touch gestures.

GPS: Supported

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth: BT5.1, BLE / BR / EDR

SENSORS

Accelerometer sensor
Gyroscope sensor
Geomagnetic sensor
Optical heart rate sensor
Ambient light sensor
Air pressure sensor
Capacitive sensor

BATTERY

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (46 mm):
• 14 days for typical use. (Typical value. Actual capacity may vary slightly. This capacity is the nominal battery capacity. The actual battery capacity for each individual phone may be slightly above or below the nominal battery capacity.)
• Charger Voltage and Current Requirements:
• 5V 0.5A / 1A / 1.5A / 2A

• HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42 mm):
• 7 days for typical use. (Typical value. Actual capacity may vary slightly. This capacity is the nominal battery capacity. The actual battery capacity for each individual phone may be slightly above or below the nominal battery capacity.)
• Charger Voltage and Current Requirements:
• 5V 0.5A / 1A / 1.5A / 2A

BUTTON

Power button, function button

CHARGING PORT

Magnetic charging thimble

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Android 4.4 or later
iOS 9.0 or later

WATER RESISTANCE: 5ATM

IN THE BOX

Watch x 1 (Fluorine rubber strap gifted in products with leather and metal strap)
Charging cradle x 1
Charging cable x 1
User Guide & Safety Information & Warranty Card x 1
Screwdriver x 1 (Only in HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 46 mm Elite)