The HUAWEI WATCH Fit 5 Series aims to be more than just a fitness tracker. It combines health data, training functions, and contactless payment in a compact smartwatch. Here's what the new watch can do.
The successor is also aimed at those who want to continuously monitor their health and are looking for a lightweight, smart training device. Huawei packs several sensors and functions into two versions: a standard and a Pro variant. Furthermore, they remain true to the design established after the major redesign of the Fit 3.
(Women's) health in focus
The watch offers comprehensive health measurements such as ECG, atrial fibrillation detection, heart rate variability (HRV), and arterial stiffness measurement. These values are intended to aid in early detection and intervention. The latter function requires participation in Huawei studies via the Huawei Research App and is only available to those 18 years of age and older, and is currently not available on iOS.
The features for women's health are particularly extensive: A temperature sensor on the wrist tracks temperature changes and supports predictions regarding menstruation, ovulation, and the menstrual cycle. The watch can sync data such as sleep and temperature with the popular cycle-tracking app Clue. Fit 5 customers also receive a three-month free Clue Plus subscription.
Training and everyday life
For short sessions, there's a mini-workout mode with an animated panda coach. The Pro edition expands the features to include automatic cyclist recognition, a virtual power meter, and a trail run mode with navigation and elevation data.proThe watch includes maps and golf maps for over 17.000 courses worldwide. It is designed to accompany both daily activities and sports sessions.
The friendly panda – which has now made its way from the Chinese version to the European version – is intended to motivate people to move more regularly in their daily lives and lower the barrier to entry. It appears as a Tamagotchi on the watch and is meant to be a particularly motivating presence in the office.
Pay with your wrist
Curve Pay enables contactless payments directly from the wrist and combines multiple cards into a single wallet. A feature allows payments to be transferred to another card after they have been made. The watch locks automatically when removed and requires a password when worn again. Curve Pay is available in 31 European countries, including Germany and Austria.
Display, battery and technology
The standard version comes with a 1,82-inch display. The Pro edition offers a 1,92-inch display with 2,5D sapphire glass, a very thin bezel (1,8 mm), and high peak brightness (up to 3.000 nits), which should make it easily readable even in bright sunlight. Huawei claims a battery life of up to 10 days with light use and up to 7 days with normal use.
Prices and availability
The Watch Fit 5 launches on May 7, 2026, in silver, green, purple, white, and black. The standard version has a suggested retail price of €199, while the Pro version (orange, white, and black) costs €299. Purchases made through the Huawei Online Store will be eligible for launch discounts (€40 off the standard version and €50 off the Pro version) and a 3-year extended warranty until June 30, 2026.
In Germany and Austria, the Watch Fit 5 will be available in brick-and-mortar stores, including Media Markt.
