Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: Diving smartwatch with sonar communication

According to figures from market researchers Counterpoint, Huawei sold more smartwatches than Apple for the first time in the second quarter of 2025, overtaking the Cupertino-based company as the largest manufacturer. The Chinese company's new top model is the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2.

The smartwatch is designed for divers, among others, and is sealed to a depth of 150 meters. The case of the smartwatch, which supports sports such as golf on land, is made of a zirconium-based metal alloy.

The Watch Ultimate 2 has a built-in sonar module. This allows the watch to communicate with other compatible smartwatches via sonar during dives. It can exchange text messages and emojis. The maximum range for this is 30 meters; double this range is possible with the underwater SOS function.

Up to eleven days of battery life

Huawei promises a battery life of up to eleven days for the Watch Ultimate 2. However, this only applies to use in energy-saving mode with limited functions. In normal operation, four and a half days should be possible without recharging. The health sensors, which Huawei summarizes as the TruSense system, are designed to record eleven key features. These include continuous heart rate monitoring, measurement of blood oxygen levels, and sleep analysis. Like all current Huawei smartwatches, the Watch Ultimate 2 is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. The watch can also connect to mobile networks via the built-in eSIM.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is available now. Depending on the version, it costs from 899 euros. Anyone who buys the watch in the Huawei store in Berlin or the manufacturer's official online shop by November 4 will receive a warranty extension to three years and a pair of FreeBuds Pro 4 in-ear headphones at no extra charge. With a separately available code, a ten percent discount on the purchase price is also possible.

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