Alright, folks, today we’re diving into the HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro—my first time trying out one of Huawei’s smartwatches, so let’s see what it’s packing and if it lives up to the hype!

Let’s start with the unboxing. Here it is: HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro, powered by HarmonyOS. First impressions? The box includes the watch itself (obviously), a ceramic wireless charging dock (fancy!), a user manual, and an eSIM activation guide. That’s pretty much it, but let’s get to the good stuff.

The watch itself? Man, this thing looks premium. I mean, check out that Jupiter Brown leather strap—it’s got this classy, vintage feel. The body? Aerospace-grade titanium, baby. Same stuff they use on rockets. The back? Microcrystalline ceramic, topped off with sapphire glass that’s curved, giving it a solid, sleek look. That curve really pops and gives it this crystal-clear, premium vibe.

Let’s turn this bad boy on. So, even though the screen is curved, I expected the actual display to be flat. But no, the screen takes full advantage of that curved sapphire glass. It’s like a mini 3D screen—icons and menus just kinda float and look super sharp from any angle. That curved display makes swiping feel buttery smooth. Pro tip, though: don’t go for a bright watch face unless you want the black edges to stand out a bit too much.

On the wrist? Yeah, it feels good. The leather strap is nice, but it’s summer—so it might not be the most comfortable if you’re sweating. It’s not as light as a fitness band, of course. Speaking of fitness bands, Huawei’s got the Band 8 which is lighter than a feather (okay, 14 grams, but still). It’s got this nylon strap that makes it feel like you’re wearing nothing. Definitely the go-to for all-day wear or sleep tracking. Oh, and you can shower with it, unlike the leather strap on this one.

Back to the Watch 4 Pro. Let’s talk watch faces. The default one is Earth, from the new “Planet Exploration” series. There are seven planets to choose from—Earth, the Moon, and the big five: Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus. The Earth face shows a dynamic map that pinpoints your location and gives real-time sunlight maps of where it’s day and night on the planet. You can even rotate the crown to see how the Earth changes at different times of day—super fun and interactive. Each planet face has its own unique vibe, and I gotta say, I’m a sucker for this one.

But it’s not just the planet faces. The constellation watch face is another cool one. Spin the crown, and you can see different constellations, or even explore the whole night sky right from your wrist. The animations are super smooth, though these animated faces will chew through your battery faster.

Speaking of which, let’s check out the new widget system. Instead of just having one feature per screen, Huawei’s now grouped everything together in “super cards.” For example, there’s a health card with heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, and body temperature all in one place. It’s super convenient—you can also customize these cards to include ECG scans and one-tap health checkups. Travel cards, fitness cards, lifestyle cards—they’re all set up to get you quick access to everything you need.

The eSIM feature is a standout—turns your watch into a mini-phone. You can make calls, send texts, and even use data independently, which is great if your phone dies, or you forget it at home. It syncs with your phone number, so no need to get a second SIM card or anything. You can even control other Huawei smart devices through this watch without touching your phone. Pretty wild.

And then there’s smart home control—yep, you can manage your entire smart home setup from the watch. Swipe down, and you get a control center for all your devices—lights, air purifiers, A/C, you name it. You can even ask Huawei’s voice assistant to turn things on or off. Basically, this watch makes you the commander of your smart home fleet.

Huawei’s also brought over their signature Super Device system to the watch, now called Super Link. This lets you connect the watch to Huawei earbuds, speakers, or even a treadmill if you’re feeling extra sporty. You can even control your phone’s camera from the watch, so hello, perfect group photos.

And for the fitness and health buffs, there’s a new feature called “Micro Health Check”—it pulls in data from all the watch’s sensors to give you a full-body health scan in just 60 seconds. It covers everything from heart rate to lung function and even includes respiratory risk assessments. The results? Right there on your wrist, or synced with your phone in a handy report. Pretty neat for keeping tabs on your health without a bunch of different tests.

One last thing to mention: Battery life. This watch has a dual-chip setup—one for high-performance tasks and one for low-power mode. In smart mode, it’ll last about 4 days. But switch to ultra-long battery mode, and you’re looking at up to 21 days of use! Of course, you lose some of the fancy features in this mode, but that’s to be expected.

There’s so much more to this watch that I could talk about—like using it as a key for your Huawei smart lock or even for your car with the built-in NFC car keys feature—but that’s a whole other review.

So, that’s the HUAWEI Watch 4 Pro—a solid mix of luxury, smarts, and some very cool, unique features. Smooth for the most part, though I noticed a bit of lag when starting up apps, but maybe that’ll get fixed with future updates. Overall, if you’re looking for a smartwatch that does a bit of everything and looks good doing it, the Watch 4 Pro might be worth checking out!