Tek reported that Huawei’s latest Watch GT 7 and GT 7 Pro models have minimal design changes, as noted in their coverage. Read the full test.
The publication noted that the GT 7 41 mm and 46 mm variants, along with the GT 7 Pro, retain the same casing design as previous generations, with the smaller model described as “nettere, lettere og mer myntet på kvinner” and the larger version “kraftigere og definitivt mer maskulin.” Battery life remains a key selling point, with the 41 mm model offering up to one week of use and the 46 mm and Pro variants lasting up to two weeks under similar conditions. Both models support eSIM, a feature absent in earlier GT models, and feature improved GPS accuracy and a “knallbra og lyssterk skjerm.”
Design and Aesthetic Consistency
The GT 7 series retains the same casing design as previous generations, with the 41 mm model favored for its “lekrere” appearance and suitability for smaller wrists. The 46 mm and Pro variants emphasize a “mer maskulin” aesthetic, while all models avoid magnetic charging, relying instead on standard Qi wireless charging. Tek noted that the Pro model is a “svakt oppgradert variant” of the larger GT 7, with no significant visual changes from the 2023 release.
According to Huawei, the GT-serien “balanserer design, sport og smart funksjonalitet på en perfekt måte.” This sentiment aligns with Tek’s observation that the GT 7 series blends “sportsklokker som de fra Garmin” with “mer avanserte smartklokker som eksempelvis Pixel Watch eller Apple Watch.”
Battery Life and Charging
Battery endurance remains a standout feature, with the 41 mm model lasting up to one week and the 46 mm and Pro variants extending to two weeks under normal use. The publication emphasized the absence of magnetic charging, which “vil ikke feste seg på ladere myntet på Apple Watch,” but highlighted the “retningsagnostisk” charging system as user-friendly.
Users must grant the app multiple permissions for full functionality, and the app is only available on the App Store, Galaxy Store, and the web—excluding Google Play. The watches do not come with WearOS and a built-in smart assistant, forcing users to contend with these limitations.
Feature Enhancements and Compatibility
The GT 7 Pro introduces eSIM support, expanding connectivity options, while all models retain compatibility with both iOS and Android. Tek praised the “betydelig bedre bånd enn før” and “svært presise” step counters, alongside improved GPS functionality. The publication described the watches as a hybrid of “sportsklokker som de fra Garmin” and “mer avanserte smartklokker som eksempelvis Pixel Watch eller Apple Watch,” emphasizing their balance of design, fitness tracking, and smart capabilities.
The GT 7 Pro is described as a “svakt oppgradert variant” of the 46 mm model, with no major visual changes. The source also highlights that the GT 7 series “har klasseledende utholdenhet uansett,” with the 41 mm model offering “rundt en uke” of battery life and the larger variants lasting “opp mot to uker” under similar conditions.
Huawei’s continued focus on incremental updates aligns with its strategy of frequent product releases, though Tek noted the challenge of distinguishing models amid “flere ulike varianter smartklokker per år enn konkurrentene gjør til sammen.”
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