Huawei Watch GT 4 (46mm) | Unboxing & Two Week Review

Unboxing the Huawei Watch GT 4 46mm Steel smartwatch with a two week review of the battery life, fitness tracking and other bits. While it also comes in 41mm, this bigger Huawei Watch GT 4 boasts a larger battery and display, and packs premium features for a £299 UK price. As well as Steel, you can also grab it in other designs including Rainforest Green GMT.
Unlike Wear OS smartwatches, your notification support is limited and you can't download a massive selection of apps from the Play Store. However, the Huawei Watch GT4 rocks a ravishing finish, especially in this premium steel model. That OLED screen is a stunner, making Harmony OS look bright, bold and attractive.
You have a full range of fitness features including upgraded GPS tracking, plus skin temperature monitoring and the usual sleep shenanigans. The Huawei Watch GT 4 46mm also has a built-in mic and speaker, although don't bother using the Celia assistant...
So is the Huawei Watch GT 4 one of the best smartwatches of 2023? Well, for battery life it's beaten by few, especially those Wear OS rivals like the Samsung Galaxy and Pixel. You have all of the main features you'd expect, especially for sports and outdoor excursions. And I like the customisation on offer.
Let us know your thoughts on the Huawei Watch GT 4 below!
Huawei Watch GT 4 Unboxing & Review Chapters:
0:00 - ANOTHER one??
0:38 - What's in the box?
1:14 - Design
3:43 - Display
4:14 - Huawei Health app
5:35 - Harmony OS intro
6:09 - Notifications
6:51 - Widgets
7:31 - Celia assistant, mic & speaker
8:23 - Watch faces
9:24 - Health tracking
10:50 - Sports tracking
11:33 - Health clover
12:15 - Sunflower GPS
12:45 - Sleep tracking
13:41 - Apps
14:08 - Battery life
15:07 - Byyyyeeeeee

[@ManDavid12]

I use Huawei watch GT3, and I'm really surprised that it can last 10 days with a single charge while others Samsung and Apple need to be charged daily

[@bassgrinder1335]

Firstly, my Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts 3 days. Secondly, the Huawei Watches are not full-fledged smartwatches. Wear OS can do so much more than Harmony OS. You have the Google Playstore and have lots of app options. With Huawei you only have a few from the Huawei Store. Of course, the Huawei is a nice watch, but not a full-fledged one. If it had all the functions that a Samsung Watch had, it wouldn't last any longer. You just have to know what you want. Since I can't sleep with the watch on anyway, I take it off at night and charge it fully every 3 days. So who cares?

[@feroxc4421]

I am in total agreement with you here. I wear my iwatch all day and all night except when it is on the charger, the battery of my iwatch lasts about 15 hours, even the latest iwatch 7 it only lasts 18 hours. I use my iwatch mainly for health monitoring and I don't load any apps besides the ones came with iwatch and still the battery life is extremely short.

[@simdencard]

​@@bassgrinder1335Most people don't take into account that Samsung and Apple make full fledged smart watches hence the shorter battery life.

[@varunnarayan1081]

Hey do you have the the galaxy watch 4?

[@simdencard]

@@bassgrinder1335 💯

[@tamishbechoo8730]

Very strange that this watch didn't pick up your awake time at 4am... my Watch GT1 has been measuring my sleep since 2019 and picks up even if I'm awake for 1 minute. And YES the battery is still king. The band needs replacement but it's a real quality product. Will only consider a huawei watch in the future.

[@JoeJTSJoe]

"Will there be alcohol?" Lol I dig it. I do like that angled, large design coming from the watch.

[@johnnyblaze5551]

Awesome review

[@justmovies551]

I have huawei gt2 it still working and good condition

[@attactactical]

Beautiful! Will be my next watch for my collection. I use the oneplus watch 2 and the most impressive thing in this watch is how fast it charges.

[@WipeoutGoesEmo]

Cheers for your videos, love them. Can i disable Bluetooth, or is it like previous Huawei smartwatches?

[@LowreyContractorsUK]

Thank you

[@reymondjakedelacruz4861]

Definitely buy that one when it will be out here in PH

[@kluangh1tam]

Wearing Huawei GT2 E for 2 plus years and yesterday the screen pop off while I'm in a shower, so it had turned into brick! No bulging battery or anything, the battery still lasted me 1 whole week after all those years and it really did lasted 2 weeks before after switching off most of the functions. Now I'm already purchased GT4 Black version online and waiting for it's delivery, so this review really helped on what to expect.

[@K-Kratos]

Beautiful

[@MagdaTrendafilovaLappa]

Thanks for the amazing review! ❤I have the Huawei GT3! Best smartwatch I've ever owned! It can last up to 2 weeks, depending on what I use it for! Amazing quality for the price! Much better than some other mainstream smartwatches, in my personal opinion!

[@michal2219]

Hi, Can You display photos from the gallery on your smartwatch?

[@MStar10]

It is great quality and design - but I can't believe you can't respond ie via onboard keyboard - strange omission. And no wallet support in Canada. :(

[@MrLaikkoni]

Waiting for your review on huawei mate 60 pro..🤞🤞

[@Tap2EarnTips]

Is it comfortable to sleep wih it? How does it compare in terms of comfort with the rubber band?

[@rcbmulder]

I’ve got gt3 pro . Looks smart and sporty at the same time depending on face/band. Battery life is amazing, get a week with daily exercise tracking. Only bad thing is no music transfer support in iOS, have to pair with Android.

[@EmmieSuksai]

N'achetez pas cette montre !!! Ne le faites pas!

[@Graphicsnc]

Hey! First of all love the channel! I wanted to ask for some help. What is the best way to keep up to ahead of the game with tech, sneak previews and updates on products ? Are there particular websites that are good for this kind of thing other than your typical, tech radar, mac rumours, digital trends etc? I'd love some help with the tech space but would love to know how to get the new updates and release info asap.

[@GG-wi7ev]

Can you customize the long press of the bottom button ?

[@Blakeyboi24]

I have Apple Watch and GT 2 Pro. I stopped wearing it until Huawei Health became avail on Iphone. Trust me, GT 2 pro was way better compare to my series 7! The quality is just superb! Never used any screen protector and no visible scratches at all! Not to mention its 10+ days life in a single charge (always on display off). Great video mate! Anyway, is the strap on this stainless steel version changeable? thanks!

[@mtc-mobiletechcrisis500]

I also need a reply to this question

[@emmanueladdo9329]

Yes, you can change the handle

[@TheGconrad]

How well did the Huawei watch work with your iPhone?

[@Silverbeardedsurfer]

Any new options take a physical sim?

[@montygill2835]

Nice Watch ⌚

[@EmmieSuksai]

Est-ce une blague 😤

[@davidtruscott9309]

does this watch have nfc built in ?

[@spiro5724]

Just pulled the trigger on one, as i pre ordered they throw in a pair of ear phones and extended warranty, from the huawei website.

[@Cassadin1410]

Do you know how long battery least with all time gps tracking?

[@Ssssyyyyyyyyyy]

By workout you mean lifting pints?

[@leecherleech]

how does the steel version do in the pool?

[@tech-tok2973]

I noticed some interesting differences... The app screen used to be very flat with NO animations on icons - where they shrink as you scroll across them. Some videos show the GT4 with the animation like here and on the Watch 4 and 4 Pro, but others have demonstrated it with the typical GT3 and GT3 Pro icon grid with no animations!!!

[@etbadaboum]

Because of power-saving mode?

[@CF542]

The app reminds me a lot of the Zepp app I have for my Amazfit watch. I suppose since they're both from China they're likely related.

[@TheFlash8889]

I've got the GT2, had it for 4 years and was pretty happy with it. It however does not have skiing as exercise wich bothers me a lot here in middle europe during the winter... But at least 30 other useless sports are present, probbalby no one has ever used to this date... It however died two days ago - Touch not responding anymore. I now bought a galaxy watch 6 classic. I will definitely miss the great battery life but software updates were just too unfrequent and i have the feeling in 4 years of development pretty much no relevant new features were introduced to the Huawei GT-lineup...

[@efe0180]

How is it going with the GW6

[@efe0180]

I am still using the GT 2 and planning to upgrade. Should I go with the GT 4 or GW6. (I won't download any apps but I will listen to some music)

[@EhsanMusic]

Very nice. Awaiting your Huawei mate 60 pro review.

[@EmmieSuksai]

MALÉDICTION POUR VOUS ET JE DÉTESTE VOS VIDÉOS TECH SPURT

[@scottishguy924]

@@EmmieSuksai oui oui pee pee la poo la roo

[@tuanphamquoc5730]

What app did you use for your custome anime watch app? Love your vid

[@kynick2]

Does the watched AOD show the actual face or does it still default to 1 of 3 lesser choices?

[@spaldychops]

I've managed to break my GT2E on the corner but that's taken years of tradie abuse. This looks a good replacement as it has the ECG built in too. Plus you don't have the faff of charging it every damn night

[@kjell9661]

My GT2E just stopped working the other day.. wont turn on at all.. and it's out of warranty so today im getting a GT4

[@deadandgone70]

@@kjell9661I’m in the same boat. Seems to have a limited life

[@mattbandura9015]

no info about glass coating?

[@IronMan-jx4mo]

Green or brown , i cannot decide , please share your thought

[@abdulssa3544]

Thank you for the video, please if you don't mind to share the watch link I wanna buy it. I'm not sure I have been searching for it but the one I see is huawei watch 4 series pro and it is expensive doesn't look like the one you're reviewing

[@PereiraShane]

Love your tech videos and pure British humor 😂

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

I bought this today and the watch is quite limited. It does bother me that there is no mute button in the control panel, no Bluetooth button, unfortunately no WiFi button, no AOD always on or off, no sound button, everything must be turned off or on via settings. You cannot download anything via the watch. There are a few apps that you can download via the app gallery on your phone, but all apps (except calculator) are hopeless. You can only save 5 options to use, for example; sleep, heart, rings, contacts, calendar... You can save 15 options on the Samsung watch... Notifications are not clearly visible, so you always have to switch with your phone. Transferring music always indicates that the file is damaged, even though they are really MP3 files. Thing is quite limited. The great thing about this watch is the battery life, the form factor, and the graphics are very nice to look at, super fast refresh rate. Beautiful watch faces, and lots of sports functions with GPS...

[@MoniqueDelossaints]

I own the huawei watch fit 2, and it's accuracy in the pedometer is really regular. Are these versions better at it?

[@sherifofeg]

Is it compatible with faces from outside the Huawei app? Faces that can be downloaded from the play store I mean?

[@alexspinola]

How easily does it sync to Strava?

[@spiderss2003able]

cheer, hi. can the watch download the GPS app for golf? Thanks

[@crissnickers_frog6689]

thx,..........

[@EmmieSuksai]

Tu te moques de moi en ce moment

[@bongofury3176]

my only question is: where do you get Special Brew in pints from ?

[@Cassadin1410]

Hey.i.would like to Ask od you gonna make soon also amazfit balance review?

[@omaralatawneh]

I can’t found GT 4 steel version in HUAWEI store , where I can found?!

[@brucelin5842]

Does the Watch gt4 have voice assistant compatible to iPhone ?

[@jean-lucturquin6557]

I own a GT 2 for almost 3 years now. Battery last 2 weeks. Get LinkedIn/sms/email notifications. Don't want to receive what's app notifications, rarely use Facebook. Played this video because I want to get a GT 4. No way I get back to a 24h Battery life watch as I'm used to get both my day & night activity + full weekly activity recorded and extremely detailed. Once you get used to the Huawei app, there is so much you learn about your own body.

[@robnitro2024]

Hi what’s your wrist size ??

[@nicklm]

Wait, you live in Orpington? That's just down the road! 😂

[@jean-lucturquin6557]

GT 2 similar pro & con to GT 4: - pro: GPS track your step to the side of the sidewalk you shifted to while avoiding a passersby. - con: Sleep track does record me as sleeping when Im calm, laying down watching TV at night (my heart rate is lower than average)

[@johnchambers1573]

Did you manage to get the ecg to work as I can't

[@pang511]

Do they have contactless pay available in UK? Can I use spotify on it?

[@mrzameer6197]

Hi does it have ANT+ to connect to exercise equipment like a HR monitor

[@MickPayton]

Hi, I have slim wrists like yourself and wondered if you could help me with a problem. I have a 46mm Huawei GT3 Pro and the HR monitor frequently does a sudden plunge to around 37bpm and then back up again. Huawei exchanged, it and the new one did the same, they did 2 repairs with no difference. I tried every which way of wearing it and tightness of strap with no difference. Yet my wife's Fitbit Versa 4 works perfect on me. Did you experience any random heart rate sudden drops like this with the GT4? Thanks in advance!

[@johnjamesweir]

What tablet was that you were using there? Nice size and shape

[@Itazzable]

You Can see a line in the middle, so it's definitely a galaxy fold.

[@BFcookingtravelNmusic]

Does it have like Google maps or petal maps on devicd to navigate?

[@Ballistic23]

What's thename of that watch face?

[@MrEye4get]

What about Blood Pressure and ECG tracking?

[@gsbedi]

These features are not there on the gt4

[@mccrackenian]

Is the mapping only available on Petal maps or Google maps via the Health app? Is it possible to use another mapping service and show location using the watch GPS?

[@deadandgone70]

It’s on the health app itself. I’m pretty sure you need the phone with you too

[@dalamankiper5436]

Huawei macht super Gäret. GT 3 habe ich und bin damit sehr zufrieden. Bald würde ich gerne so eine aber pro Modell haben.

[@dragonslayer8901]

Where can I authentically buy one at ? I've seen some on AliExpress, Amazon , eBay for various prices , what would be the best option also if there's a way to get one customized that would be nice too

[@user-ht4hy4xg7l]

How much is the price

[@77BLAZER77]

My gt2 pro when i set it on do not disturb it used to stop the screen from switching on when i move my hand during sleep, however the GT4 Premium 46mm which I bought, still when i move my hand when im sleeping the screen switches is on full brightness, and when by mistake ill rotate the button it will vibrate in my sleep and wake me up, how can these be switched off?

[@ichi22]

anyone seen a photo of a black gt 4 with that stainless steel strap? i'm wondering what it would look like. thanks!

[@hakancelik7225]

Do you think it makes sense to get the gt3 pro to get it? Because there is a sapphire glass and titanium body in the other

[@teleruin8686]

I'd like this as well. HGaving to decide between them today...

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

I have the pro version...and yes they are in a completely different league, the only frustrating thing is that for some reason it keeps disconnecting from my pixel 6 pro, same with the buds that camed with the watch....i wonder why.....😁

[@Ithicuss]

I am curious how this compares to the Huawei Watch ultimate. It seems to have comparable stats. I guess the unique thing about the ultimate is the diving mode and the more premium design? Anyone with either Watch who can help me with this? I am looking at this watches and maybe the Garmin epix 51mm

[@gantenbeinable]

The Huawei watch ultimate is another class, in terms of materials especially. I would wait for the GT 4 pro model which usually has a sapphire glass, that is scratch ressistant.

[@techandco.]

Thanks ! Could you please confirm if the new calendar app on the watch is linked to Google Agenda on the phone or any other app ? Thank you.

[@lukebrown6913]

Ill wait for the gt4 pro to upgrade from my gt2pro

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

Aaaaa it was out before the 4, I have on my wrist as we speak... it's a piece of jewelry . The only downside of it...and it's not the watch is that for some reason pixel phones keep disconnecting them I don't know for what reason. I'm currently on a Samsung phone and no connection problem, if I'll forget my phone and be to far from the watch it will disconnect but reconnect the moment it will be in range. But will the my pixel phone it's just a mess...I wonder why....

[@kevinlau1904]

Are you able to change the straps on the steel version?

[@anoniem7062]

Usually you can. In fact, you could probably save yourself some (probably a lot) bucks by buying the non-steel version and buy a steel wrist strap, separately, after, from another brand .

[@skudlugs]

u can

[@user-cx6rg6mr7d]

can you adjust the brightness of the AOD(manually or auto)? is it brightner than the AOD of GT3/pro?

[@user-cx6rg6mr7d]

AOD(always on display)

[@jbkool]

Manually no, but it adjusts automatically every time you raise your wrist

[@user-cx6rg6mr7d]

@@jbkool thank you!

[@user-cx6rg6mr7d]

@@jbkool but that's raise to show the display? can it adjust brightness of the AOD accordingly when the environmental light changes?

[@teleruin8686]

Living in Norway here, so... "Hurray" I guess

[@mountain_del1863]

Greetings from over the water in Scotland ❤

[@sopheaklam1206]

Hello all friends, does this watch support any map app?

[@markanthonypraico3099]

which version is for women?

[@ericfaber3414]

Super watch, but no Spotify and whatsupp (replay)for it. Thats a big problem

[@ijazzy2011]

How did you get the calendar widget on the watch? I have the Watch 4 Pro & it's disabled by default & cannot be turned on.

[@bonganinkosi3827]

It only works when u using Harmony OS on a Huawei phone

[@ijazzy2011]

@@bonganinkosi3827 I'm pretty sure he's using the pixel fold .

[@TheGconrad]

Found out I can order this on Amazon UK and ship to America. Do you have any experience with this watch working with IOS?

[@efe0180]

You can't download any apps or any music if u are on iPhone. (But if you have a friend with an android it isn't a problem at all) btw the connection is nice with the iPhone.

[@djpywell]

Looks better than galaxy watch but I remember using the hauwei health app to sync everything and it's painful to set up and use!

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

I did it in 5 minutes without any issues..

[@IHafizZz]

Please give me a positive comment on this silver, i accidentally prebooked this colour and it was nonrefundable. I actually want green one

[@ALMUMAYYAZs]

Whats the difference between the steel edition and the brown leather edition ? Is it just the color ! (46mm)

[@timmymullins1079]

Yes

[@abanobgerges9399]

I gotta show some respect for that man. He is so real in a land full of fakers and shenanigans

[@paulefc1971]

Always loved Huawei watches, the battery life pisses all over the majority of smart watches, if only google apps were allowed on them

[@maciejcichocki4535]

👍

[@WEF2030SLAVE]

how tf your skin temperature is 32.6

[@mramboj]

Hi mate Really love your vids and respect your vviews, so can you help. Love the GT4, but I am vvisually impaired so need some functions. Does the GT4 have Talkback installed, a screen reader for watches Does GT4 have news app installed In fact, what apps are installed Can I use gmail on GT4 and is it easy to set up Can you side load Google play store I like the GT4 because it is big, bright and the main thing, it has a great battery life, but I need these apps so I can get about and access the watch, or it would be no use to me. Really hope you can help Thanks and look forward to your reply and your next vid

[@user-qc4pl6bs1i]

Watch GT4 or GT3 PRO?

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

How about Watch 4 PRO? But I'd take a GT3 pro over a GT4.

[@fluphybunny930]

Shame you had to return the watch to your dad after the vid.

[@mutluaknn]

Which one would you choose, Huawei GT3 Pro or GT4, if you were you?

[@ronlastimosa6223]

Both device naman po okay pero if you want an upgraded version sympre Huawei GT 4 po.

[@dvdv8197]

Remember when One Plus was going to be a game changer in the smartwatch industry? Not even Pepperidge Farm remembers! 😅😂

[@EmmieSuksai]

Tu trouves ça drôle 😤

[@andreypokesaround]

I wonder if their tablet will follow the same fate...

[@dennymv2483]

How can I order this watch..???? If you have a link please send Thank you 🙏

[@TheGconrad]

I just found it on Amazon UK. I am in America and am getting ready to order one.

[@DriverBugatti]

Handsome

[@maheritharish6356]

Does it support payment app

[@user-besis1122]

Sadly no😢

[@maheritharish6356]

Dear, can you recommend any payment app supported watch in Huawei

[@XzzVttll]

huawei wallet NFC is supported

[@leswells27]

My pixe 6pro won't allow notifications on my gt2 it says to protect my security

[@christiansteele7381]

I have the gt2 pro and notifications on the pixel 6pro work just fine

[@stuartmeek763]

Hold on… Workouts?!?! Does walking to bar and raising copious pints count as a workout?? 😂😂… saying that, it does look spectacular

[@sanfo0or]

Is it waterproof?

[@tule2561]

I have the same question

[@bassgrinder1335]

Unfortunately I don't like the design somehow. I simply think my Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro with a titanium bracelet is nicer. And since this one can no longer do it one way or another, I'll stick with it. Only wear them for celebrations anyway. For everything else, I prefer my Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic LTE.

[@simdencard]

💯

[@A.Ghani06.Bejaia]

2:32

[@hommemane]

I love it but won't get it because I can't reply to 3rd party App messages with it, and that's a deal breaker. Too bad...

[@MrFester]

Does it work with the Zepp app? I have a couple Huawei watches that do.