Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: the world’s first smartwatch with underwater sonar communication
Huawei continues its push in the premium smartwatch market with the Watch Ultimate 2, unveiled last month in Europe.
Designed for professional divers and outdoor adventurers, this watch stands out with its exceptional craftsmanship and a groundbreaking innovation: underwater sonar communication, a world first for a Huawei smartwatch.
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is now available for purchase in several European countries, including France.
Huawei Watch Ultimate 2: Exceptional Design and Materials
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 showcases a design that is both robust and elegant. Its case is made of liquid metallic alloy based on zirconium, an ultra-durable material that ensures superior longevity while maintaining a premium look.
The AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display measures 1.5 inches, offering a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels and a maximum brightness of 3,500 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright sunlight.
This is all protected by sapphire glass, known for its scratch and impact resistance.
World First: Sonar Communication Underwater
This is the standout feature of this generation. The Watch Ultimate 2 is certified for diving up to 150 meters deep, a record for Huawei. Its advanced waterproof structure allows users to utilize audio functions and send sonar messages up to 30 meters underwater, making it ideal for communicating between divers without radio connection.
Users can:
- Add up to 50 dive partners,
- Test messages before diving,
- Choose from several diving modes: recreational, technical, scuba, or freediving,
- Access precise data: depth, time, speed, NDL, PO₂, etc.
All the information is synced with the Huawei Health app, providing a complete overview of underwater activities.
A Watch Made for Exploration
Huawei has integrated a new control system called X-Tap, which allows users to quickly switch between health functions like heart rate monitoring or ECG through two multifunction crowns. The watch also supports eSIM calls with noise reduction powered by AI, ensuring a stable connection.
The Expedition mode allows users to import routes, download maps for offline use, and benefit from precise positioning thanks to the Sunflower Positioning System.
Battery Life and Connectivity
The Watch Ultimate 2 boasts impressive battery life:
- Up to 11 days with light usage,
- 6 days with standard use,
- 4 days with Always-On display activated.
Under typical use, it lasts 4.5 days on Android and 3.5 days on iOS.
Other features include:
- Fall detection,
- Action camera control,
- Golf tracking with zoomable maps and trajectory analysis,
- Contactless payment,
- Smart gesture controls,
- And support for AppGallery to download applications.
Price and Availability
The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is available at the Huawei online store and through major European retailers. Prices start at €899. Launch offer: for every purchase before November 4, Huawei is offering a pair of FreeBuds Pro 4 along with a three-year extended warranty.
