Before the Huawei Watch Fit 4, I have used a Garmin smartwatch for almost three years without any problems. I won the Huawei Watch Fit 4 in a raffle and initially wanted to give it away but changed my mind because I wanted to try something affordable than the Garmin watch.
For reference, I use smartwatches to keep track of my pulse rate and other health and fitness milestones, including the number of steps I take everyday. I also like wearing a smartwatch because it reminds me when I’ve been standing or sitting too long and need to move.
At 27g (I think it’s 35g with the watch strap) with a thickness of 9.5mm, the Huawei Watch Fit 4 is priced at around P6,500. It comes in a box with its own charger, which is the magnetic type. The one I got has a black fluoroelastomer bracelet. Fluoroelastomer is a special-purpose fluorocarbon-based synthetic rubber. I love how in the weeks that I have used the watch, I have never gotten a rash or any irritation from the bracelet.
The design, I am not going to lie, is very similar to the Apple Watch, but unique at the same time
The Huawei Watch Fit 4 runs on Huawei’s HarmonyOS 5.1. The user experience is generally smooth, navigation is intuitive, access to notifications is user-friendly, and the health metrics are comprehensive.
The Huawei Watch Fit 4 has a highly responsive 1.82-inch, 480 x 408 resolution AMOLED touchscreen. The key upgrade from the Fit 3 is brightness, which has been boosted from 1,500 to a peak of 2,000 nits. The screen doesn’t have the same sapphire crystal glass protection as the Watch Fit 4 Pro, but the Gorilla Glass, which is on many of the smartphones that we use, is enough protection. I have had no issues with the screen nor the display although I wish it would be slightly more responsive. By the way, while writing this review, I learned that you can now create watch faces using AI stickers so that would be something nice to explore.
True to its name, the Huawei Watch Fit 4’s strength is in fitness. The 24/7 monitoring will give you a broad picture of your vital signs and there are regular nudges for you to move or workout. The smartwatch also introduces ECG functionality, which is very helpful. There is also a health community feature that lets you link other accounts to yours. So you can, for example, link your parents or kids and get updates on their wellbeing.
Because the Huawei Watch Fit 4 is very light, you can wear it 24/7 and enjoy the detailed insights provided by sleep tracking. You will be informed how many hours you’ve slept and how many times you got up during the night.
Notifications for calls are clear. I have message notifications muted but I assume they come through instantly, too. You can also use the phone to manage your music playlist and make quick payments using e-wallet platforms. You can also type actual messages on your watch and take screenshots (something I have not mastered).
One more thing I like about the Huawei Watch Fit 4 is the 10-day battery life. This is a feature that’s good for travel because who wants to bring a smartwatch charger when you travel, right?
Overall, the Huawei Watch Fit 4 is a good affordable option over more expensive smart watches. If you want more features, there is a Pro version.