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I have always liked Huawei smartwatches, and the previous WATCH Ultimate 2 left a good impression on me. As for the WATCH GT 7 Pro, what I care about most is still not how many new sports modes it has, but the battery life. To be honest, after using some smartwatches that need charging every day or two, I increasingly feel that long battery life is crucial. Especially since I need to track workouts, monitor heart rate and sleep, and wear it at night, frequent charging is indeed a hassle.

The battery life of the WATCH GT 7 Pro is very attractive this time. According to Huawei’s official data, it lasts up to 12 days with regular use, and even with Always-On Display (AOD) enabled, it can reach 7 days. If the usage intensity is low, it can even last up to 21 days. Of course, these are all laboratory test results, and actual battery life will depend on individual usage.

So compared to those smartwatches that need a charger every couple of days, the GT 7 Pro’s official battery life of about a week even with Always-On Display enabled truly fits my usage habits better. This is also why I have always liked the Huawei GT series.

Huawei WATCH GT 7 Pro: Design

When I first got the WATCH GT 7 Pro, I didn’t actually think it was much different from last year’s GT 6 Pro. It still has the familiar round watch face, tachymeter bezel, and rotating crown, with no obvious change in overall style. However, I have always liked this look; it has the feel of a traditional watch without looking too old-fashioned.

The one I have is the Saki Yellow, paired with a yellow fluorocarbon rubber strap, which indeed looks quite energetic. It’s perfect for casual or sportswear, and the color is quite eye-catching. If I occasionally need to match it with a shirt, switching to a black strap makes it much more low-key.

The GT 7 Pro only comes in one size of about 46mm, weighing around 55.5g, and that’s without the strap. It definitely has some heft on the wrist, and people with thinner wrists might find it a bit large. Personally, I quite like this substantial feel, especially with the titanium front case paired with the nano-microcrystalline ceramic bezel, making the overall look closer to a traditional sports watch.

The rotating crown has also been retained. For daily tasks like browsing menus or checking notifications, rotating the crown is more convenient than constantly swiping the screen with a finger. I am already very accustomed to this operation method, and I think it’s great that Huawei didn’t change it.

Another feature I quite like this time is the EasyCross strap. It features a hidden tuck-in design, allowing the excess strap to be tucked inside. Unlike ordinary buckle straps that leave a protruding end, it looks much neater once fastened.

I have been wearing this yellow fluororubber strap for two weeks now, and I haven’t encountered any issues with its fastening or comfort. Compared to just getting a new colorway, I find the structural adjustment of the strap to be more practical this time.

Huawei WATCH GT 7 Pro: Screen

I am quite satisfied with the 1.47-inch AMOLED screen on the WATCH GT 7 Pro. With a 466×466 resolution and 317 PPI, text and sports data are displayed very clearly. Huawei claims a peak brightness of 3000 nits, and in actual strong sunlight, I didn’t feel any difficulty when raising my wrist to check the time or notifications.

The watch face features sapphire glass, which is quite reassuring in terms of scratch resistance. It supports 5 ATM and IP69 water resistance, and can even be used for free diving up to 40 meters, though scuba diving is not supported. Dual-band GPS and NFC are also retained, making it quite convenient for daily workouts and outdoor use.

For me, the most satisfying thing about this screen is its outdoor readability, especially under direct sunlight, where I can clearly see the time and workout data without any effort.

Huawei WATCH GT 7 Pro: Health and Fitness

In terms of health monitoring, the WATCH GT 7 Pro is indeed quite comprehensive. Daily heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep tracking go without saying, and it also features ECG analysis, as well as atrial fibrillation and premature beat risk alerts.

This time, I prefer the body readiness feature. Previously, when looking at data like sleep and heart rate, I always had to figure out for myself how well my body had recovered. Now, I can directly refer to the status and workout suggestions provided by the watch. However, the Health Morning Report in Health Insights still needs to wait for a subsequent OTA update, so it cannot be included in the current experience for now.

Regarding sports, the GT 7 Pro supports over 110 modes, with skiing and cycling being key upgrades for this generation. But to be honest, I rarely engage in these sports. Wearing it to the gym over the past two weeks, I mainly did HIIT and treadmill running, and the workout tracking was quite smooth to use.

Another small feature I quite like is the wrist-based micro-workouts. It offers 30 sets of exercises covering 10 body parts. When sitting in front of a computer for a long time, you can follow along with some simple shoulder, neck, and body stretches.

Huawei also created a panda-themed micro-workout watch face, which looks quite interesting. Compared to professional features like skiing or cycling, these little exercises that don’t require special scheduling and can be done anytime are actually more suited to my daily life.

Huawei WATCH GT 7 Pro: Daily Use

After wearing it for two weeks, there isn’t much about the daily use of the WATCH GT 7 Pro that particularly dissatisfies me. When the phone receives a message, the watch will sync and notify you, and you can even answer incoming calls directly on your wrist. There are also plenty of watch face options, making it very easy to switch up the style.

In terms of payments, it supports Alipay, and you can also use NFC transit cards and access cards. The Huawei Health app is compatible with both Android and iPhone, but the features are not entirely identical on both platforms. For example, while iPhone users can make and receive calls, view messages, and use Alipay and transit cards normally, features like quick SMS replies and watch-based bank card payments are not supported.

If you usually just use the watch to check notifications and take calls, I think the GT 7 Pro is already quite convenient. However, if you care deeply about the feature integration between your phone and watch, it’s best to confirm which features your phone supports before making a purchase.

Huawei WATCH GT 7 Pro: Summary

After wearing it for two weeks, I am still quite happy to keep wearing the WATCH GT 7 Pro. The “Kyono Yellow” color scheme is indeed beautiful, and the EasyCross strap is much sleeker than the traditional buckle design. Although the overall appearance hasn’t changed much from the previous generation, I am still quite satisfied with these details.

However, what I like most is still the battery life. Especially since I need to wear it at night to monitor my sleep, having to take it off to charge every day or two is indeed a hassle. The GT 7 Pro has a significant advantage in terms of official battery life, though how long it actually lasts depends on your usage intensity.

Of course, it is not without its drawbacks. The watch case is relatively large and not particularly light, and there are some functional limitations when connected to an iPhone. If you like the look of a traditional watch and don’t want to constantly worry about charging, I think the GT 7 Pro is well worth checking out. But if your current GT 6 Pro is still working well for you, I don’t think it’s necessary to rush into an upgrade just for new colors and straps.