We\u2019re a little late to the party on this one\u2014especially after also having our wrists occupied with the brand\u2019s Watch GT 6 Pro<\/a>, announced earlier this month. However, in many ways, this is the review that matters most. <\/p>\n While the top-tier models grab the headlines, the Watch Fit series has consistently been Huawei\u2019s most compelling offering, delivering an incredible amount of features for the money and filling the basic fitness tracker void once dominated by Fitbit.<\/p>\n The Watch Fit 4 (and its Pro twin) continues that legacy. It aims to build on the success of its excellent predecessor by enhancing its fitness and health capabilities, all while maintaining an accessible price. <\/p>\n So, has Huawei once again delivered the best budget smartwatch of 2025<\/a>? We\u2019ve been putting it to the test to find out.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Price and competition\u00a0<\/p>\n Technically, the Huawei Watch Fit 4 is priced in the mid-range. However, while not as inexpensive as some models from Amazfit, CMF by Nothing, and Xiaomi, it remains a very affordable option.<\/p>\n The first thing to address is that there is no official US availability or pricing, a long-standing consequence of the sanctions placed on Huawei. It is, however, available in the UK and other regions, where it launched at \u00a3149.99. This makes it slightly more expensive than the Watch Fit 3 (\u00a3139.99), but it remains very affordable.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also considerably cheaper than the Watch Fit 4 Pro (\u00a3249), where the extra cost gets you features like Huawei\u2019s latest sensor system, richer mapping support, and tougher screen protection.<\/p>\n Outside of Huawei\u2019s own collection, the Fit 4 competes with rivals such as the Amazfit Active 2<\/a> (\u00a3149.90), the Xiaomi Watch S4 (\u00a3129.99), and the slightly older Garmin Venu Sq 2<\/a> (\u00a3149.99). These are all smartwatches that impressed us in testing, so the Fit 4 faces some stiff competition to be the top pick in this crowded space.<\/p>\n Design and display\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n The design evolution from the Fit 2<\/a> to the Fit 3<\/a> was significant, moving from a fitness tracker-smartwatch hybrid form factor to a more committed smartwatch design. The Fit 4 refines this further.<\/p>\n It remains a dainty and light 43mm-sized smartwatch that\u2019s waterproof up to 50 metres, making it suitable for swimming. The angular case of its predecessor has been softened, giving it a more premium feel that\u2019s less toy-like.<\/p>\n Measuring 9.5mm thick, it\u2019s now thinner than the Fit 3 (9.9mm), yet it weighs roughly the same. Huawei has kept the twisting crown and flatter pusher button, but they now feel more seamlessly integrated into the aluminium alloy case.<\/p>\n The range of strap options has been reduced, however; only fluoroelastomer and woven bands are available at launch. The straps are easy to remove, with additional official options costing between \u00a330-40.<\/p>\n Huawei has retained the excellent, highly responsive 1.82-inch, 480 x 408 resolution AMOLED touchscreen. The key upgrade is brightness, which has been boosted from 1,500 to a peak of 2,000 nits. While the previous screen was never difficult to view, the extra brightness is a welcome improvement, especially for new features like offline mapping.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n The screen doesn\u2019t get the same sapphire crystal glass protection as the Watch Fit 4 Pro, but the Gorilla Glass on offer should be sufficient for most users who aren\u2019t planning major outdoor expeditions. In testing, we\u2019ve experienced no issues with it.<\/p>\n Battery life<\/p>\n The battery life on the Watch Fit 4 remains unchanged from the Fit 3, offering a maximum of 10 days, up to 7 days with typical usage, and 4 days in heavy usage mode (which primarily means keeping the always-on display enabled).<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been using the watch with a mixture of the raise-to-wake gesture and the always-on display mode. Engaging the always-on mode will, of course, drain the battery faster. Other factors, such as high screen brightness, continuous health tracking, and music streaming, will also reduce device longevity.<\/p>\n We never felt shortchanged by the battery performance, even if it falls a little short of Huawei\u2019s larger, more expensive smartwatches. Four days of heavy use are perfectly acceptable, and, by disabling the always-on mode, we could comfortably get through a full week. On some days, the battery drop was less than 10%, while on heavier usage days, it was slightly more. It\u2019s no better than the last Watch Fit\u2014but, crucially, it\u2019s not worse despite the improvements elsewhere.<\/p>\n While proprietary chargers are never ideal, the magnetic charger for the Fit 4 is well-built and attaches securely. A full charge from zero takes the 75 minutes, which matches the claim made by Huawei.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Sports, fitness, and wellbeing tracking<\/p>\n The number of health and fitness-focused features on the Fit 4 significantly outweighs its general smartwatch capabilities. Starting with sports modes, there are plenty to choose from, including profiles for running, swimming, hiking, and skiing. <\/p>\n The upgrade to dual-frequency GPS is a significant advantage for those seeking more precise outdoor tracking. But, as we always say: it;s the implementation of this tech that matters, as simply having dual-frequency isn\u2019t an automatic slam-dunk for better accuracy. <\/p>\n Still, in our testing, the Fit 4 more than held its own against considerably more expensive dual-frequency watches from Garmin and Apple in terms of accuracy.<\/p>\n Another significant addition for outdoor enthusiasts is the availability of offline maps. This is separate from phone-tethered Petal Maps support and allows you to sync map regions directly from the Health app to the watch for navigation. <\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n The map screen is integrated as an additional data screen within supported sports profiles, and you can easily enable back-to-start navigation or import and follow GPX routes.<\/p>\n Health and well-being<\/p>\n There are also new features for monitoring general health and well-being. Unlike more expensive Huawei watches, you don\u2019t get advanced health features like ECG or blood pressure monitoring, nor the additional metrics unlocked by the brand\u2019s latest TruSense sensor system.<\/p>\n However, you do get a heart rate sensor that tracks continuously and does so with impressive reliability, especially with the most detailed tracking enabled. The sensor also performed well during workouts, and we had no issues pairing an external Garmin heart rate monitor via Bluetooth for higher-intensity sessions.<\/p>\n In addition to SpO2 tracking, you gain access to Huawei\u2019s Health Insights, which analyze changes in sleep data, resting heart rate, and emotional state to provide a comprehensive overview of your overall well-being.<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n We found the emotional well-being tracking to be an intriguing addition. This feature leverages activity data and heart rate variability (HRV), which directly relates to stress tracking found on most other smartwatches. <\/p>\n The presentation of this data, both on and off the watch, is impressive and offers a practical way to identify what Huawei labels as \u2018calmer\u2019 or \u2018unpleasant\u2019 periods, complete with links to guided breathing exercises. It\u2019s still not as useful as the stress-related insights from the likes of Oura, who we consider to be at the forefront in this area, but there\u2019s still something to take from this.<\/p>\n Sleep monitoring<\/p>\n Sleep tracking is another strength, although the data presentation in the Health app can feel somewhat disorganized. <\/p>\n We tested it against reliable trackers from Oura, Garmin, and Ultrahuman. We found that core metrics, such as sleep duration, were similar on most nights, although Huawei\u2019s sleep scores were sometimes slightly more generous. And, as is often the case when it comes to digging into recommendations in the Huawei Health app, this information could be presented more cleanly.<\/p>\n Training features and training insights<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n The suite of training features and insights demonstrates Huawei\u2019s commitment to bolstering the Watch Fit 4\u2019s fitness credentials\u2014and you do get a lot here, considering.<\/p>\n On the watch itself, you\u2019ll find sports watch metrics like training load, a training index, and recovery time suggestions. For runners, it will also score your running ability. Within the sports modes, the Fit 4 usefully offers animated warm-up and cooldown stretches, along with the ability to import running training plans from the Huawei Health app.<\/p>\n In the companion app, however, things can start to feel overwhelming. <\/p>\n The exercise tab offers challenges and travel-centric training runs, but some of these require a Huawei Health+ subscription to access. The sheer volume of features and their presentation can make it challenging to engage with them in a deep and meaningful way. <\/p>\n Huawei would benefit from cleaning up the clutter to make these powerful tools more accessible.<\/p>\n Smartwatch features\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Advertisement <\/p>\n Is the Watch Fit 4 the best, most complete smartwatch on the market? Absolutely not. But does it do a convincing impression of one? For the most part, yes.<\/p>\n Compatibility across Android and iOS is generally acceptable, with the most significant omissions for iPhone users being the lack of support for Petal Maps and the inability to use the built-in music player for offline storage. For core tasks like reading phone notifications, checking the weather, answering calls over Bluetooth, or using music playback controls, the Fit 4 performs perfectly well.<\/p>\n Huawei also offers some very nice watch faces, including animated ones, with more available to download from a dedicated store. But, disappointingly, you\u2019ll need to pay for most of these extra faces (or sign up for a Huawei Health+ subscription to get them tacked on).<\/p>\n So, what exactly stops the Watch Fit 4 from being a better smartwatch? <\/p>\n The user interface feels fluid, and the Huawei Health app offers a wealth of features; however, it occasionally appears disorganized in certain areas. 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