Fit 4 Pro Review: Huawei’s Smartwatch Gets Sleeker, Smarter

Huawei has introduced its latest smartwatch, the Watch Fit 4 Pro, delivering high-end health tracking features in a slimmer and lighter package. Despite ongoing U.S. sanctions, the company continues to innovate in its wearables lineup.

Weighing just 30.4 grams (excluding strap) and only 9.3mm thick, the Watch Fit 4 Pro is slimmer than its predecessor. The lightweight metal frame, sapphire glass screen, and titanium bezel give it a premium touch. It resembles the Apple Watch Ultra but differentiates itself in hand. The rotating crown and strap colors are thoughtfully matched.

Huawei offers the device in three colors—black, blue, and green. The nylon strap is durable and moisture-resistant. The scratch-resistant display and slim profile make it suitable for continuous wear, including while sleeping.

Equipped with a 1.82-inch AMOLED panel, the screen peaks at 3,000 nits brightness—50 per cent higher than the non-Pro version. Visibility in direct sunlight remains strong, with the always-on mode delivering consistent performance. Users can interact via a responsive rotating crown and customisable lower button for quick access to apps.

Powered by HarmonyOS 5.1, the Watch Fit 4 Pro allows access to widgets, app grid/list views, and numerous animated or photo watch faces. Battery life extends to 10 days with light use, or around 4–5 days with always-on display and daily activity tracking. Charging completes in an hour via a new magnetic dock with Qi wireless support, though alignment can be finicky on third-party pads.

The smartwatch features Huawei’s TruSeen 5.5+ system, offering heart rate, SpO2, ECG, and HRV tracking. It provides breakdowns of sleep phases with improvement suggestions. The Fit 4 Pro logged higher deep sleep than Apple Watch Ultra 2, but both aligned on total sleep duration.

Its five-system GNSS enhances location accuracy by 30 per cent compared to the Fit 3. The watch includes over 100 workout modes and supports diving up to 50 meters, trail running with offline maps, and golf on 15,000+ global courses. While cycling tracking was precise in route logging, it inaccurately counted steps during rides.

The device includes sensors for temperature, depth, barometric pressure, and more. It offers voice commands, app shortcuts, and a keyboard for replies (Android only). It pairs with both Android and iOS devices. However, contactless payments aren’t supported due to Wallet app limitations, a drawback for users who rely on wrist-based transactions.

Huawei's Watch Fit 4 Pro is a refined fitness-centric wearable that bridges the gap between a smartwatch and a fitness band. It delivers a comprehensive feature set in a sleek, user-friendly design, though limitations like payment support might impact adoption for some.