The question is always the same: What would happen to Huawei if it were not for the blockade to which it has been subjected by the United States and prevents you from accessing Google services directly? The competition would be fierce and the users would benefit: Huawei is innovating by leaps and bounds, so much that it has displaced Apple in the manufacturer number 1 for sale of smart watches globally. And one of the reasons is the Huawei Watch 5.
Let’s go for steps. This watch comes in two sizes (46 and 42 mm) and in options with leather strap, vegan leather and, the one we have on the wrist of titanium, without a doubt the most appreciated by who are looking for a clock closer to classical Orology than a device. If we add a traditional sphere, pass quietly through a Swiss piece and only the reverse, with the sensors, alert its technological origin.
An important detail: the titanium links of this model might seem enemies of those who have some hair on the wrist, surprisingly it was not so and at any time I suffered the tyons of this type of straps. More in my favor, Thanks to the use of titanium, the weight with respect to the previous generation has been reduced by 45%. It is a watch that attracts attentionnot because of the size (1.5 -inch screen), or for colors, but for its design. The screen is not flat as in most similar watches, but curve and pass through it to make records or searches, it is a pleasure and gives it a special touch.
Yes, we already know, not everything is good news. Despite being Huawei’s smartest clock to date, with Esim compatibility, its application store is not as abundant as that offered by Google or Apple, But there are ways to take shortcuts if we are willing to lose a few minutes. The simplest thing is to link the clock and the apps that we are going to use to Huawei’s health application.
Payments can be made, But through third -party applications and does not have an option to connect it to the best known voice assistantsalthough it is compatible with Android and iOS and very simple. This indicates that, in a future update, the use of Siri, for example, could come.
However, where The Watch 5 stands out beyond its hardware is in health monitoring. The new X-TAP sensor is fast and precise, the GPS had a good performance in our tests and the ability to transmit the heart rate to a removal machine significantly improved our training.
If we add to this a battery life of more than a week, A fluid change between smart and battery savings, a very fast load, clear call quality and even connection maps, design is really attractive. And if I can use it 10 days without having to recharge (the maximum that we have achieved alternating optimal functions with high performance), you cannot ask for much more.
Thanks to its widest screen, Maps are easy to read and the Huawei cartographic app, Petal, works better and better. Esim compatibility could be a useful option for those who want to leave the phone at home, but not miss calls or messages and continue listening to music or podcasts.
But what really highlights on this clock, next to the design, is its health section. More specifically X-tap technology. The science behind technology: X-tap Next to the usual heart rate sensors, oxygen volume in blood, sleep, etc. Huawei includes a sensor on one side that is the “magical touch”, that’s X-tap. It is activated by placing the finger yolk on the side sensor for 3 seconds and the measurement starts automatically.
The new three -sensor combines ECG, PPG (photoplegography) and a pressure sensor to provide high -precision health measurements. This configuration offers significantly better signal quality compared to standard wrist readings. And the key is in PPG technology. Pictoplegography is a Non -invasive technique that uses light to measure changes in blood volume in tissues, especially skin.These volume changes translate into variations in the amount of light that the skin reflects, which allows obtaining information about blood flow and heart activity.Basically the light crosses our skin, sees the state of the blood vessels and prepares a report on it.
X-Tap begins when the finger yolk is placed on the side sensor (X-tap) for 3 seconds. The measurement begins automatically. The process is fast, intuitive and easily adapts to daily routines. This It has the enormous advantage that you do not have to get on the clock to make the measurements and the accuracy is much greater.
Once the finger on The X-TAP sensor is obtained a complete summary of health, which includes heart rate, blood oxygen levels, stress levels, skin temperature, respiratory rate and ECG data.
While two sensors may seem excessive, Huawei’s justification makes sense: Dolls are difficult to “read” precisely due to factors such as hair, leash adjustment and movement.
By continuously monitoring our body, we can detect changes early, often even before we notice that something is not going well. The data collected They can be exported as PDF or print, which makes it easier to share with a health professional. This is especially useful in cases of intermittent conditions, such as occasional atrial fibrillation.
The measurement of spo₂ via x-tap is another outstanding feature. It offers a reliable pulse oximetry, without the need for external devices, and provides results in less than 10 seconds, unique precision and speed. That said, Health data alone are only useful when interpreted correctly. Its value lies in how these numbers are connected and in what they reveal on the state and the performance of their body. And, although it is announced that “Huawei 5 makes a diagnosis in less than a minute,” we emphasize that it is not a medical device, rather a tool (very useful and reliable) for health professionals.
As far as sleep and sport, the functions and technology have them and are similar to those presented qualities, resistance, it is submersible up to 50 meters, optimal measurements and reliable mapsbut (in my opinion) a titanium clock with this profile is not to take to the gym or run. But for tastes, straps and models.
Verdict:
The Huawei Watch 5 is a pioneer in many ways, mainly in the health section. It is not for those who seek to have many applications on the mobile or with a use exclusively for sport. But if you like watches designed carefully and health is a priority, this is the model to Bucar. Its price: from 449 euros.