The Huawei Watch 2, launched in April 2017, was designed as a sporty and versatile smartwatch. It offered 4G LTE support, fitness tracking, and Android Wear OS 2.1 in a compact 57g body. Its rugged yet stylish design made it a popular choice among users who wanted a smartwatch for both daily wear and fitness activities.
With a 1.2-inch OLED display, Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, and 420 mAh battery, the Huawei Watch 2 balanced style, endurance, and performance. It included features such as GPS, NFC for payments, heart rate monitoring, and barometer support, making it one of the most feature-rich smartwatches of its time.
Huawei Watch 2 Full Watch Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Smartwatch |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced February 2017, Released April 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body / Build | 48.9 × 45 × 12.6 mm, 57 g, glass front, plastic/metal frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Straps | Compatible with standard 20mm straps |
| Display | 1.2″ OLED, 390 × 390 px (~326 ppi), Gorilla Glass |
| OS | Android Wear OS 2.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
| Memory | 4GB storage, 768MB RAM, eMMC 4.5 |
| Card Slot | No |
| Camera | None |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: No |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (market dependent), Bluetooth 4.1 LE/EDR, GPS, GLONASS, NFC |
| Radio | No |
| USB | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, compass |
| Battery | Li-Ion 420 mAh, non-removable, 10W wired charging |
| Colors | Dynamic Orange, Carbon Black, Concrete Grey |
| Price | ~180 EUR |
Design and Features
The Huawei Watch 2 adopted a sportier look compared to earlier models, designed for active lifestyles. Its 1.2-inch OLED screen was sharp and compact, and the interchangeable 20mm straps allowed customization. With IP68 certification, it offered protection against dust and water, making it suitable for workouts and outdoor use.
It included a wide set of smart features such as NFC payments, GPS navigation, heart rate monitoring, and fitness tracking. The loudspeaker also supported calls when connected via LTE or paired to a smartphone.
Performance and Battery
Powered by the Snapdragon Wear 2100 with 768MB RAM, the Huawei Watch 2 provided smooth performance for apps, notifications, and fitness tracking. The 420 mAh battery lasted through a full day of use, supported by 10W wired charging for quick top-ups.
