Best Looking Smartwatch Yet? | Huawei Watch 5 Review

Tech Spurt May 15, 2025
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Expect in-depth tech reviews, comparisons, unboxings and hands-on features with fresh new UK smartphones, laptops, wearables, apps and other new gadgets. With over 20 years of experience reviewing technology, UK journalist Chris Barraclough has written for Tech Radar and dozens of PC/smartphone publications, as well as editing Mobile Choice magazine. Like Unbox Therapy, Supersaf, MKBHD and others, he also spent several years presenting tech-based YouTube videos for the likes of Tech Radar and Recombu. We don't just pull things out of boxes here. We dive deep into those smartphones, gaming machines, smartwatches and other tech - Chris uses each device as it was intended for a proper real-life review, and doesn't just cover the shiny expensive stuff. You'll find budget kit as well, because we're not all minted. Check out The Spurt Hole for non-techy shenanigans! Email address provided for PR requests - we are NOT hiring editors, thumbnail artists etc!

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Reviewing the Huawei Watch 5 (42mm), the best looking smartwatch of 2025 so far - but is it the greatest wearable for battery life, fitness tracking etc? I've been testing the Huawei Watch 5 for two weeks now so here's my verdict! Also available in a 46mm flavour, this smartwatch boasts a stainless steel or titanium finish (depending on which model you get). You've got many of the same health features vs the GT 5 Pro, including golf and diving tracking. Plus the Huawei Watch 5 serves up a fresh X-Tap sensor, for more accurate ECG readings and full fitness support. As well as being the best looking smartwatch, this wrist rocket serves up a durable curved OLED screen and some slick HarmonyOS features. However, vs WearOS watches, the Huawei Watch 5 lacks contactless payment support (here in the UK). Notification support is basic and battery life isn't as good as some alternative Huawei wearables. Check out my review of the best smartwatches in 2025 for alternative options, including that GT 5 Pro, OnePlus Watch 2 etc. Huawei Watch 5 Review Chapters: 0:00 - oooooh purdy 0:44 - Design 2:58 - Display 4:20 - Watch faces 5:19 - Huawei Health app 6:15 - HarmonyOS & notifications 7:19 - Widgets & apps 9:15 - Fitness tracking & health 11:54 - Battery life 13:52 - Verdict

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