BERLIN, May 8, 2026, 16:35 CEST
- Huawei’s Watch Fit 5 Pro hits the German market on May 7, carrying a 299-euro price tag. The standard Watch Fit 5 comes in lower at 199 euros.
- Huawei’s Pro model steps up with a brighter 1.92-inch AMOLED screen, sapphire glass, ECG, plus more advanced cycling, trail-running, and golf features added to the mid-range Fit series.
- Huawei rolled out the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition—a luxury smartwatch priced at 3,799 euros and set with 99 diamonds—but there’s still no confirmed launch date for Germany.
Huawei’s Watch Fit 5 Pro is now up for grabs in Germany, priced at 299 euros. The square-faced Fit series edges closer to the sports-watch category this time, packing in a larger display and expanded health features, plus cycling functions that used to show up only on more expensive Huawei devices. For those looking at the standard model, the Watch Fit 5 is listed from 199 euros.
The launch lands right as Huawei ramps up advanced training tools in a price range still dominated by Garmin for running and cycling. Computer Bild described the Watch Fit 5 Pro as a possible challenger to Garmin but pointed out the device isn’t without its trade-offs.
Huawei introduced its Fit 5 series during a global event in Bangkok on May 7, revealing it next to the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition and several other gadgets. That mix says plenty: a sports-focused watch under 300 euros aimed at driving sales, while the gem-encrusted Ultimate Design piece continues Huawei’s push into upscale wearables.
Huawei’s Watch Fit 5 Pro comes with a 1.92-inch AMOLED display—bright, crisp, and standard fare among wearables—plus LTPO tech for adaptive refresh rates that help stretch battery life. Peak brightness hits 3,000 nits, according to Huawei, and the device gets 2.5D sapphire glass along with a titanium-alloy bezel.
Huawei claims the Pro version lasts as long as 10 days with light usage, seven days in typical conditions, and four days if the always-on display is enabled. In real-world testing, Computer Bild reported the battery held out for five days with always-on display, heart-rate monitoring, and sleep tracking all running.
There’s a wider range of sports features this time. Huawei now includes fall detection, virtual cycling power and cadence, running power, free diving down to 40 metres, over 17,000 mapped golf courses, and upwards of 100 sport modes. Notably, ComputerBase points out that the Fit 5 series becomes just the second smartwatch lineup from Huawei to offer its virtual cycling power capability.
The lineup of health features covers ECG (electrocardiogram), pulse-wave analysis, heart-rate monitoring, blood-oxygen estimation, plus sleep tracking. Huawei points out in its documentation that the device isn’t classified as a medical device and isn’t meant for diagnosing or treating illnesses.
Software is still the Achilles’ heel. Computer Bild points out Huawei’s app store is sparse, with some extra apps missing if you connect to an iPhone, and there’s no cellular option—the watch stays tethered to a phone for calls. Their review also flagged the white model’s case as easily scratched.
Matt Kollat at T3 called the Watch Fit 5 Pro more of a refinement than a reinvention, pointing to the addition of NFC payments and some health features, but with battery life staying strong. Still, he noted Huawei hasn’t fixed a recurring issue: the “app ecosystem still limited.” T3
Huawei is doubling down on high-end: ComputerBase reports the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition comes set with 99 actual diamonds, a total of 0.8 carat. The smartwatch’s case mixes titanium with ceramic; the display measures 1.38 inches (AMOLED), and there’s eSIM on board. Pricing for Europe? Recommended at 3,799 euros.
Francesca Amfitheatrof, who collaborated with Huawei on the Spring Edition, pointed out that early wristwatches “were made for women” and called this latest model “a symbol of vibrant life blooming at the wrist.” On its product page, Huawei highlights the use of diamond-cut sapphire crystal and a strap set with 99 natural diamonds, each placed by hand. Huawei Consumer
Huawei faces an obvious challenge here. Sure, the Watch Fit 5 Pro boasts a brighter screen, extended battery and sharper sports tracking, helping it close the gap with Garmin and Apple. Still, its sparse app library, lack of built-in cellular, and absence of medical-grade health data mean competitors retain the edge.
