Huawei Watch Ultimate 2
Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is the kind of wearable that makes even die-hard Apple and Samsung fans pause and think, “Wait, maybe I do want a gigantic, rugged, outdoorsy monster on my wrist.” Let’s jump right into the fun stuff: this thing has a Euro price tag of about €899 (that’s over a thousand bucks if you’re in the US and feeling currency envy), and it’s set to debut at Huawei’s big Paris event on September 19, 2025. I honestly remember almost choking on my coffee when I saw that price, but to be fair, it’s aiming squarely at the Garmin and Apple Watch Ultra crowd, so at least you know who it’s trying to impress.
About the design: if you like chunky, luxurious, unapologetically “outdoor” looks, you’ll feel right at home. The Watch Ultimate 2 sticks with the same 48.5mm case diameter as last time big, bold, and hard to ignore in any meeting (if you wear it with a suit, I hope your jacket cuff has some stretch). The renders I’ve seen show both a smooth all-black version (the kind of thing that makes you feel like a secret agent) and a wild dual-tone blue version, which I’d probably pick just to watch people’s reactions. There’s a rotating crown and extra button on the side, of course, and new sensors that look like they’re ready for some futuristic health or environmental tracking—maybe you’ll finally be able to prove to your friends that, yes, hiking at 4,000 meters really does affect your blood oxygen.
Under the hood, the headline is the upgraded “high-silicon stacked” battery. This isn’t just a marketing buzzword Huawei is promising an increase in capacity of up to 65% and an energy density jump of 37% over the previous battery. Translation: the battery life should be absolutely epic, likely well over the already excellent two-week mark if you play it right, and still impressive if you use all the fancy features. You won’t have to frantically search for a charger every other night, which makes it perfect for people who forget or just can’t be bothered (guilty as charged).
Anecdotally, a friend once took the first Watch Ultimate on a two-week hiking trip without ever charging it. It became sort of a running joke everyone with a “normal” smartwatch had theirs plugged into portable batteries or dead by midweek, but the thing just kept going, like a stubborn mule with a point to prove. The Ultimate 2 is looking to one-up that, and honestly, I can see that being a fun thing to joke about on future trips: “How’s your battery doing, Dave?” Cue smug grin.
Feature-wise, you get all the rugged vibes. This watch isn’t afraid of dirt, water, or cold. There’s IP68 and IP69 resistance, which basically means it’ll survive pressure washers and deep, splashy dives. Huawei seems to want you to use it for everything: diving (100-meter depth rating!), mountaineering, and long runs off the grid. If you’re the sort of person who likes bragging about your sleep stats, heart rate, ECG, SpO2, and arterial stiffness, your time has come. If you’re not, well, maybe you’ll become that person now.
And yeah, to be honest, the price hurts a bit. But if you’ve ever scrambled to plug in your watch before a trail run, or if you like devices that could probably survive being thrown into a raging river (not recommended, unless you really want to test the warranty), the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is a tempting beast. There’s hype, there’s polish, but dare I say it? there’s also a feeling of real utility baked in this time. Is it the right choice for everyone? Absolutely not. But for those who want rugged luxury with actual brains, it’s definitely stirring up some excitement right now.
