Just a few months after its global debut, and hot on the heels of the Watch Fit 4 Pro and Watch Fit 4‘s local arrival, the Huawei Watch 5 is officially landing in the Philippines.
And trust us, you’re going to want to take a closer look at what this new smartwatch brings to the table. The Huawei Watch 5 comes in two distinct flavors — a bolder 46mm and a more compact 42mm — along with a variety of color and band options to fit your style. Both models are built tough, boasting durable sapphire glass, as well as 5ATM and IP69 ratings, meaning they’re ready for everything from a casual swim to a dusty trail run. The Watch 5 also offers dual-band five-system GNSS for precise location tracking, Bluetooth calling, eSIM connectivity for standalone use, and offline maps that cover multiple countries, including the Philippines. Plus, Huawei has boosted the battery life with clever dual battery modes you can switch between in just three seconds.
But for us, the real story here is the new Huawei X-TAP 3-in-1 fingertip sensor. It’s an industry-first, integrating ECG, PPG, and pressure sensing into one neat package. It also enables real-time SpO2 or blood-oxygen monitoring, all from a simple touch of your fingertip.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Huawei Watch 5!
“Why the fingertip?” you might be asking. The technology giant is betting big on it, arguing that your fingertips are absolutely packed with capillaries and arteries. This smart design choice neatly sidesteps the common headaches of wrist-based sensors, which can be thrown off by things like body hair, varying skin tones, tattoos, or even how tightly you wear your watch.
So, does this innovative X-TAP 3-in-1 sensor actually deliver on its promises? We put it to the test! For a full breakdown and to see the X-TAP in action, along with other key Huawei Watch 5 features like the improved Health Glance that gives you a comprehensive health snapshot, be sure to watch our video embedded in this article. You won’t want to miss it.
While the local pricing for the wearable is still under wraps and will be officially revealed on June 20, we do have some good news for early birds. You can preorder both the 46mm and 42mm versions starting today, June 13, directly from the company’s official online store and on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. If you preorder with a P500 (roughly $9 converted) deposit, you’ll receive a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 5 wireless earbuds worth P7,499 ($134) and a P3,000 ($53) discount voucher for the smartwatch. To give you some context, last year’s Watch 4 launched in the country at P22,999 ($410) for the lone 46mm variant with a black silicone strap.
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