The Huawei Watch GT was originally launched in 2018, but the US didn't immediately get access to Huawei's fitness tracking smartwatch hybrid. That changed briefly before Samsung announced their Galaxy S10 lineup, and as of February 2019 , you can simply order one up off of Amazon without dealing...

Overall, the Huawei Watch GT has nearly everything that most smartwatch users need. It has a more than 2 weeks battery life, it is 5ATM water and dust resistant, it tells the time just fine and it even points the way with a compass and built-in GPS.

The Huawei Watch GT is a combination of elegance and smarts which ticks all the right boxes for a mid-range smartwatch.

Huawei Watch GT review: Great battery life, but lacking on features

Huawei has dropped the Wear OS software it normally runs on its smartwatches, instead switching to its own OS – and that's mostly to the detriment of the Watch GT. That said, the battery life and price of the Watch GT will make it an appealing choice for some.

Incredible battery life; Solid design; Affordable price

No third-party app access; Not built for contactless payments; Limited phone app

The Huawei Watch GT is a competent fitness tracker but sub-par smartwatch.

Pretty design; Great battery life; Solid fitness tracking

Lacks smart functionality; Doesn't work with some popular fitness apps

Looks far better quality than the price point would suggest. Build quality is leagues ahead of some of the lower end Garmin products I looked at. I've not owned it long enough to test its robustness, or water resistance, but build quality seems very good.

Huawei Watch GT review: Battery life isn't everything

Category-leading battery life

No NFC; No music storage

Great looking watch with great battery life

The Huawei Watch GT is a smartwatch in name only. It tracks fitness metrics like heart rate, activity, and sleep, and also provides detailed insight on the physical state of your body, making it a solid choice if you're looking for the features of a fitness tracker in the body of a smartwatch.

Sleek design; Excellent battery life; Solid fitness tracking

No third-party apps; Big for small wrists; Lacks NFC and Wi-Fi