HUAWEI WATCH KIDS X1 Series launched: Flip, rotate, and detechable design + 13MP + 5MP cameras

Of all the devices unveiled by HUAWEI in Bangkok last week, it was the WATCH KIDS X1 Series that drew the loudest cheers from the crowd.

HUAWEI WATCH KIDS X1

The WATCH KIDS X1 Series consists of the regular WATCH KIDS X1 and the WATCH KIDS X1 Pro.

WATCH KIDS X1 Pro

Key specs and features of HUAWEI WATCH KIDS X1 Series

The WATCH KIDS X1 Pro is the higher-end model between the two.

It has a 360-degree rotatable detachable design (can stand upright, handheld camera case + lanyard included) and a 1.82-inch 480 x 408 AMOLED screen with anti-sunlight film. 

The watch also uses a Bamboo Style Plastic Strap (120 to 190 mm) and has IP68 dust and water resistance + 2 ATM water resistance. Colors available are Black and Purple.

It measures 47.4 x 41.1 x 13.4 mm and weighs just 72 grams with the strap included.

One of the main features is that it has a 13MP rear camera, allowing kids to capture everyday moments, and a 5MP 110-degree ultra-wide front camera that kids can use to do video calls and take selfies via MeeTime.

HUAWEI also added 2GB RAM and 64GB of storage.

It also has WiFi, more accurate dual-band GNSS, an SOS button (press 5 times), and safe zone alerts. It can also reject unknown calls and texts, as well as app blocking and sleep mode.

For health tracking, HUAWEI added 24/7 heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, and emotion-linked watch faces.

The watch also has an 850mAh battery with up to 24 hours of battery life and 50% fast charge in just 20 minutes with a Pogo Pin.

The watch is compatible with EMUI 12.0 or later, iOS 13.0 or later, and Android 8.0 or later.

HUAWEI WATCH KIDS X1

You can use it for video selfies and calls

Meanwhile, the regular WATCH KIDS X1 is almost identical, but it is not removable. Users can still flip and rotate it. It comes with a silicon rubber strap (115 to 190mm). It is available in Blue and Pink colors.

The watch with the strap

The device measures 47.4 x 41.1 x 13.4 mm and weighs 70 grams with the strap included.

The water resistance is a bit different; it has IP68 of dust and water resistance, but could be pushed to IPX9 water resistance. There are 2 ATM of water resistance as well.

It also has 2GB RAM, but the memory is lower at 32GB.

Both have a Home Button.

International price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

WATCH KIDS X1 Series international pricing

HUAWEI WATCH KID X1 - EUR 249 (around PHP 17.7K)

HUAWEI WATCH KID X1 Pro - EUR 349 (around PHP 24.8K)

The new watches are expected to be released in the Philippines soon.