A luxury object dressed in the aesthetic of space travel
In the ongoing human effort to merge technology with daily life, Huawei has introduced two smartwatches to European markets that speak to very different desires: the Watch Fit 3, a fitness companion priced at €159, and the Watch 4 Pro Space Edition, a luxury artifact at €649 clad in the materials of aerospace engineering. Launching May 22, these devices reflect not merely a product release but a question the industry keeps asking — what do we want a watch to mean? Huawei's answer, it seems, is that the answer depends entirely on who is wearing it.
- Huawei is pushing into European smartwatch territory with two devices separated by nearly €500 and two entirely different philosophies of what a wearable should be.
- The Watch Fit 3's square redesign edges closer to Apple Watch territory, risking the distinctiveness that made Huawei's Band series stand out in a crowded fitness market.
- The Watch 4 Pro Space Edition raises the stakes with aerospace-grade titanium, sapphire crystal, and sleep apnea detection — blurring the line between luxury accessory and health instrument.
- Huawei is actively widening its ecosystem reach by supporting both Android and iOS and bringing its Health app to Samsung's Galaxy Store, signaling a platform-agnostic strategy.
- Pre-orders are open now across Europe and the UK, with sales beginning May 22 — putting both watches in consumers' hands before the summer fitness season peaks.
Huawei is arriving in Europe this spring with two smartwatches that occupy opposite ends of the market. The Watch Fit 3, starting at €159, is a fitness-first device with a redesigned square face that draws visual comparisons to the Apple Watch — a departure from the elongated style of Huawei's Band series. The Watch 4 Pro Space Edition, at €649, wraps itself in aerospace-grade titanium, nano-microcrystalline ceramic, and sapphire crystal, presenting itself less as a gadget and more as a statement object. Both go on sale May 22.
The Watch Fit 3 brings a 1.82-inch OLED display capable of 1500 nits of brightness — a figure Huawei claims surpasses rivals like the Fitbit Versa 4 and Apple Watch SE 2. At just 26 grams, it tracks 101 sports modes alongside heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep data, and adds an AI-powered running coach for more personalized guidance. A redesigned interface with a rotating crown, local music storage, Bluetooth calling, and ten days of battery life round out a device that punches well above its price point. Ten minutes of charging delivers a full day of use.
The Watch 4 Pro Space Edition operates in a different register entirely. Its Health Glance 2.0 system monitors ECG, blood oxygen, stress, and sleep breathing patterns — including a flag for potential sleep apnea, offered with the caveat that it is not a clinical diagnosis. Exclusive constellation watch faces tied to the wearer's birth date add a personal dimension to the space-travel aesthetic. An eSIM allows calls and messages without a paired phone, and battery life reaches 21 days in ultra-long mode.
Both watches support Android and iOS, and Huawei is extending its Health app to Samsung's Galaxy Store — a clear signal that the company is building beyond its own ecosystem. The nearly €500 gap between the two devices is not just a price difference; it reflects two distinct visions of what a smartwatch is for.
Huawei is bringing two new smartwatches to Europe this spring, each aimed at a different corner of the market. The Watch Fit 3, a fitness-focused device priced at €159 for the base model, arrives with a redesigned square face that borrows visual cues from the Apple Watch. The premium Watch 4 Pro Space Edition, meanwhile, costs €649 and wraps itself in aerospace-grade titanium and sapphire crystal—materials borrowed from the language of space exploration. Both go on sale May 22.
The Watch Fit 3 represents a significant departure from Huawei's Band series, which had built a reputation for offering unusually large screens in a compact form. The new square design trades some of that distinctiveness for something more conventional, though the 1.82-inch OLED display still delivers impressive brightness at 1500 nits—a figure Huawei claims outpaces competitors like Fitbit's Versa 4 and Apple's Watch SE 2. The watch weighs just 26 grams and comes in six colors: Black, Pink, Green, Moon White, Grey, and Pearl White. Straps are interchangeable, available in leather, fluoroelastomer, and nylon.
What sets the Watch Fit 3 apart is its fitness arsenal. The device tracks 101 different sports modes and includes the usual health monitoring—heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep patterns—but adds an AI-powered running coach and activity recommendations tailored to the wearer. Women's health tracking is built in. The interface has been redesigned around the larger screen, with bigger fonts and a new rotating crown for navigation. The watch handles Bluetooth calls, stores music locally, and can reply to messages and third-party app notifications. Battery life reaches ten days under normal use, or seven days if you're pushing the device hard. A ten-minute quick charge delivers a full day of power.
The Watch 4 Pro Space Edition takes a different approach entirely. This is a luxury object dressed in the aesthetic of space travel. The case is aerospace-grade titanium coated with diamond-like carbon. The bezel is nano-microcrystalline ceramic. The crystal is sapphire. These materials exist to protect the device from damage, but they also signal something about the wearer's relationship to money and status. Huawei has included exclusive watch faces called "Laval," some of which display constellations corresponding to your birth date—a nice touch that marries the space theme to something personal.
Health monitoring on the Space Edition goes deeper than the Fit 3. A feature called Health Glance 2.0 tracks electrocardiogram readings, blood oxygen, heart rate, stress levels, and sleep breathing patterns. That last one is worth noting: the watch can flag potential sleep apnea, though Huawei is careful to note this is not a medical diagnosis. The device also includes Health Community Services, which lets you monitor loved ones' health data remotely. An eSIM slot means the watch can make calls and send messages without a phone nearby. Battery life stretches to 4.5 days in standard mode or 21 days if you switch to ultra-long battery mode.
Both watches work with Android and iOS, a choice that broadens their appeal beyond Huawei's own ecosystem. The company is also bringing its Health app to Samsung's Galaxy Store, another sign that Huawei is thinking beyond its own devices. Pre-orders begin immediately across Europe and the UK, with the Watch Fit 3 base model at €159 (£139.99) and the leather strap version at €179 (£159.99). The Watch 4 Pro Space Edition carries a single price: €649 (£549.99). The gap between them—nearly five hundred euros—reflects two entirely different visions of what a smartwatch should be.
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Huawei claims the Watch Fit 3's 1500-nit display exceeds the capabilities of competitors like the Versa 4 and Apple Watch SE 2— Huawei
The Sleep Breathing Awareness feature could signal potential sleep apnea, but Huawei clarifies this is a non-medical function— Huawei
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Why does Huawei need two watches at such different price points?
They're solving different problems. The Fit 3 is for people who want fitness tracking and daily utility without spending much. The Space Edition is for someone who wants a status object that happens to monitor their health.
The square design on the Fit 3—is that a strength or a weakness?
It's a trade-off. Huawei's Band series had a distinctive look. Now they look more like everyone else's smartwatch. But the larger screen and rotating crown feel more refined, more like a real watch.
What's the significance of the Space Edition's materials?
They're not just for show. Sapphire and titanium actually protect the device. But yes, they also signal luxury. You're paying for durability and for the message that durability sends.
The sleep apnea detection—how reliable is that?
Huawei is being honest about it: it's not a medical tool. It can flag patterns that might warrant a doctor's attention, but it's not a diagnosis. That's the right way to position it.
Why does the Space Edition get 21 days of battery while the Fit 3 gets 10?
Larger device, larger battery, and the Space Edition has an ultra-long mode that strips away features. The Fit 3 is designed for daily use without compromise.
The fact that both work with iOS—does that matter?
It matters a lot. It means Huawei isn't trying to lock you into their ecosystem. You can use either watch with an iPhone, which opens the market considerably.