TECH REVIEW – The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro might look like a carbon copy of the Apple Watch Ultra, but it costs far less and boasts a full week of battery life. Whether you’re considering the Fit 4 or the Pro edition, you’re getting outstanding endurance and top-tier health tracking—wrapped in a design that rings a very familiar bell.

Huawei’s new Watch Fit 4 lineup has landed, and for the first time ever, there’s a “Pro” variant in the mix. While the standard model barely moves the needle compared to its predecessor, the Pro takes a noticeable leap forward—blurring the line between smartwatches and fitness bands. We wore it, ran it, tested it for weeks—and here’s the full breakdown.

The Fit 4 Pro is the thinnest Fit device to date, measuring only 9.3 mm. It also debuts Huawei’s brand-new TruSense System, which was originally showcased during a summer launch event. Despite its featherweight feel, the build quality is unmistakably premium: titanium alloy frame, sapphire crystal display, and a brushed aluminum body—it both looks and feels high-end.

Style that sweats

The green version comes with a woven nylon strap, while the black and blue options use fluoroelastomer bands with classic buckles. But what really grabs your attention is the display. The Fit 4 Pro centers around a 1.82-inch AMOLED screen that’s absurdly bright and easily readable even under direct sunlight. Huawei claims a max brightness of 3,000 nits—matching its higher-end Watch 5 series.

Sure, it’s hard to ignore the resemblance to the Apple Watch Ultra. But Huawei insists the resemblance is intentional—this is what users want, and they’re simply answering the call. The green digital crown pops when paired with its matching strap, but feels a bit out of place with others. Below it sits a shortcut button that doubles as the ECG sensor—a feature exclusive to the Pro.

Not just pretty pixels

Huawei boasts of an “ultra-retina resolution” at 347 PPI—and they’re not exaggerating. The display is razor-sharp, vibrant, and colorful. The software is thoughtfully optimized to match the screen’s tall, rectangular layout, so swiping and scrolling feel natural and responsive.

The high brightness isn’t just for looks—it’s actually useful, letting the watch double as a flashlight. Its size makes it easy to read even when you’re mid-sprint and drenched in sweat. HarmonyOS categorizes watch faces by their power usage. Most support Always-On Display (AOD), which looks great and doesn’t strain the eyes. Raise-to-Wake gestures work flawlessly—it reacts instantly and intelligently to motion.

Sensors stacked to the brim

The TruSense System crams a host of sensors into the underside of the watch, designed to work hand-in-hand with HarmonyOS. The Fit 4 Pro monitors respiratory rate, SpO2, body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and includes ECG readings. According to Huawei, the system is 98% accurate compared to certified medical devices, with less than a 2% margin of error.

Still, this is a mid-range device, so there are a few omissions—most notably the Health Glance feature found in the Watch GT 5 and Watch 5 series. Even so, health tracking remains comprehensive and accessible via the Huawei Health app. The ECG functionality was made possible after Huawei secured the required certifications several years ago.

Features that first appeared in the GT 5 Pro and later in the GT 4 are now trickling down into the Fit lineup. Trail runners will appreciate GPX route uploads and color contour map navigation—basically a scaled-down offline version of Petal Maps. Step-by-step guidance is also available, but only when preconfigured through the mobile app.

Battery that outruns expectations

The Fit 4 Pro packs a 400 mAh battery, same as the base Fit 4 model. However, it recharges significantly faster—going from 0 to 100% in just 60 minutes using the bundled CW05 magnetic charger. Huawei’s redesign of the TruSense System allowed for a more efficient charging layout under the hood.

It does support regular Qi wireless charging too, though performance is noticeably slower. We tested battery life under several scenarios: with and without notifications, light and intense workouts (ranging from 30 to 240 minutes every other day), GPS navigation, and varying brightness levels. Huawei promises up to 7 days of battery life under active usage—but we could only squeeze out 6 days under ideal conditions, with notifications off and just 1 hour of workouts total.

Always-On Display drains the battery by about 30%. With AOD enabled, our 6-day routine dropped to 4 days. On the flip side, a “lazy” 10-day test (no workouts or alerts) gave us close to 7 days even with AOD running.

Minimal look, maximum functionality

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro starts at HUF 109,990, though the green variant carries a slight markup due to its more premium strap. Huawei frequently bundles its wearables with services or accessories, increasing their value for money.

The gap between the GT and Fit series is shrinking fast—Huawei has managed to deliver the same core functionality in two form factors at two distinct price points. The Watch Fit 4 Pro is perfect for users with an active lifestyle, who care about their health and want something sleek, subtle, and reliable on the wrist.

-Gergely Herpai “BadSector”-