Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 Introduces Groundbreaking Health Features That Rivals Apple and Samsung
If you're in the market for a smartwatch and considering the health features it offers, you're likely aware of the dominance of major players like Apple and Samsung. However, Huawei is making waves with its latest smartwatch, the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2, which has recently rolled out significant health capabilities that could stir interest among users of competing brands.
If you're looking at market share, Apple was tops in global smartwatches last year with an estimated 23% according to Counterpoint Research. Huawei was second with an 18% slice of the global smartwatch pie. The list does get a significant shakeup if we're talking about smartwatch units shipped for all of 2025. In that case, Huawei is the leader with Xiaomi second, Apple third, Samsung fourth, and Garmin fifth.
Assess Your Heart Health with Innovative Features
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 boasts of a new health feature that comes through an update to HarmonyOS firmware version 6.0.0.209. This update includes a groundbreaking coronary heart disease risk assessment tool, which evaluates health-related data to estimate your likelihood of experiencing artery blockages. To access this feature, users simply need to enroll in the coronary heart disease research project via the Huawei Research app on their Huawei smartphones.
Do you wish that your Apple or Galaxy Watch had some of the health features found on Huawei watches?
Yes. Huawei watches are well ahead when it comes to health.90.48%
No. Huawei health features are not FDA cleared.9.52%
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After enrolling in the research project, the app tracks vital signs around the clock. Users can expect their coronary heart disease risk assessment to be available after wearing the smartwatch for three to four days. For optimal performance, ensure your Huawei smartphone is operating on HarmonyOS 5 or higher and that the Huawei Research app is updated to version 1.1.10.320 or later. Additionally, a wheelchair mode has also been included in the activity log, allowing wheelchair users to follow personalized exercise regimens.
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 in action. | Image credit: Huawei
Discover Enhanced Cycling Data and Smartphone Control
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 offers a unique take on cycling data that allows users to access professional metrics without needing a separate cadence sensor. Thanks to the outdoor cycling mode's real-time simulated cadence support, users can enjoy a more adept cycling experience, complete with types of bicycle selection and 3D distance compensation prompts.
Through the latest update, users can also control select features on a nearby Android smartphone, including the camera, directly from their wrist, enhancing the smartwatch's usability.
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 debuted alongside the Mate 80 flagship smartphone series. With a Zirconium-based liquid metal case and sapphire glass protection for the display, the smartwatch received a commendable score of 8.5 out of 10 in our review. However, interested U.S. consumers may find it challenging to acquire this device through retail channels.
Health Features: A Competitive Edge
Huawei's smartwatches feature health capabilities that are often absent in Apple and Samsung devices. The Huawei Watch D2 incorporates a micro air-bag for accurate blood pressure monitoring and is the first smartwatch certified for Ambulatory Monitoring, which automatically checks blood pressure at scheduled periods. It also generates a complete 24-hour health map of your heart.
Beyond this, the watch can assess the risk of high blood sugar in certain regions, a feature currently unavailable in most other smartwatches. While Apple and Samsung are working towards similar capabilities using non-invasive sensors, Huawei appears to have made considerable strides in the health tech space.
Note: Although many of Huawei's health features lack FDA approval, they have received medical clearance in regions like Europe (CE MDR) and China (NMPA), covering functionalities such as ECG analysis, blood pressure readings, arterial stiffness evaluation, and hyperglycemia risk assessment.
