Huawei Watch Fit 2 Unboxing and First Impressions

Huawei recently released the new Watch Fit 2 and here are our unboxing and first impressions of the new health-focused smartwatch.

HUAWEI Watch Fit 2

Huawei recently launched the Watch Fit 2 in the Philippines and in this article we share our hands-on experience with the new smartwatch.

In the Philippines, the Watch Fit 2 starts at PHP 6,499 for the Active edition and the Classic edition.

Is it worth the price tag? 

Let's find out!

Unboxing/Accessories

Packaging

The Watch Fit 2 comes in a white box with the render of the watch, printed regulatory information, and specs.

Box inclusions

Inside the box, is the Watch Fit 2, charging cable, and documentation. There are no extra straps for longer sizes included.

Build Quality/Design

Front

At first glance, the Watch Fit 2 looks like a refined version of the previous Watch Fit. The Watch Fit 2 is mostly made of polycarbonate which makes it solid while being lightweight.

Improved Watch Fit!

What we got is the Active Edition in Midnight Black (PHP 6,499), but there is also a sleeker-looking Moon White variant (PHP 7,999) with a "fashionalble" leather strap.

In front is the large 1.74-inch AMOLED display with a 480 x 336 resolution.

Bottom with sensors

At the bottom of the watch case, you will find the CPU contacts (for charging), sensors, speaker grills, strap release buttons, and microphone.

Left side

Right side

On the left side of the case is a smooth surface while on the right is the single button.

Strap

The strap can easily be removed to be washed or replaced. It is made of a malleable rubber that is lightweight and soft to the touch.

The buckle is made of solid polycarbonate which is solid and lightweight.

Watch apps

The watch measures 46 x 33.5 x 10.8. The Active edition weighs 26 grams while the classic edition weighs 30 grams.

It is rated for 5 ATM water resistance which means that the watch can  withstand a pressure of 5 bar or a water column of 50 meters.

Initial set-up is easy and straightforward. However, you will need to download the Huawei Health app. It is available for Android 6.0 or later, iOS 9.0 or later, and HarmonyOS 2.0 or later.

During the initial set-up, we immediately noticed the responsiveness and accuracy of the touch screen.

Huawei says that the key features of the Watch Fit 2 are the all-day blood oxygen monitoring (which is rare last year), long battery life, and advanced health-focused software features.

The company also said that the Fit 2 can last up to 10 days.

Huawei Watch Fit 2 Specs

Display: 1.74-inch AMOLED screen w/ 480 x 336 resolution at 337 ppi

Battery: Up to 10 days w/ 5W charging

OS: Works for Android 6.0 and iOS 9.0 and above)

Connectivity: WiFi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, (BR, BLE), GPS

Sensors: 6-axis IMUI (accelerometer, gyroscope), light, optical heart rate, capacitive, SpO2

Others: 5 ATM water resistance, side button, loudspeaker, microphone, Colors: Midnight Black, Sakura Pink, Isle Blue

Dimensions: 46 x 33.5 x 10.8 mm (Body), Wrist coverage range: 130 to 210 mm (Active Edition) or 140 to 210 mm (Classic Edition)

Weight: 26 g (Active Edition w/o strap), 30 g (Classic Edition w/o strap)

Price: PHP 6,499 (Active Edition), PHP 7,999 (Classic Edition)

As of the moment

Weather app

The Huawei Watch Fit 2 is looking to be a great affordable option for health-focused people that do not mind the rectangle shape.

It is also compatible with Android and iOS, so you don't need to be locked in the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

We will be testing the health-focused sensors and software features for our full review so stay tuned.

What do you guys think?