Honor Watch X5: A New Ultra-Thin Watch Aimed at Endurance, Sports, and Daily Use
Alongside its new Honor 500 and 500 Pro, the brand has discreetly expanded its wearables catalog in China with the Honor Watch X5.
This smartwatch ticks almost all the essential boxes — large AMOLED screen, two-week battery life, ultra-thin chassis — all at a surprisingly low price of 449 yuan, approximately 55 euros.
At this price point, Honor is not trying to compete with the giants of the high-end segment; instead, it positions itself as a versatile, lightweight, and durable watch designed to accompany a wide audience in their daily lives.
Honor Watch X5: Remarkable Slimness and Refined Design
The Honor Watch X5 embraces a highly controlled minimalist approach:
- Minimal thickness: 9.99 mm
- Featherweight: 29 g (without strap)
- Ultra-thin aluminum case
- 2.5D glass and full-format display with 1.8 mm bezels
The 1.97-inch AMOLED display, refreshed at 60 Hz, boasts an excellent screen-to-body ratio (82%) for comfortable and modern readability. Always-On Display and raise-to-wake features are included, along with a nice collection of customizable watch faces.
A single multifunction button manages short and long presses as well as rotations, reinforcing the overall minimalism. The soft, hypoallergenic silicone strap comes with a quick-release system.
14 Days of Battery Life and 5ATM + IP68 Certification
The advertised battery life is clearly one of this watch’s key selling points: 14 days with regular use and 5 days with the Always-On Display feature activated.
The water resistance is impressive for this market: 5 ATM + IP68, allowing for shallow water swimming, showers, and handwashing without worry.
Integrated GPS and 120 Sports Modes: A Truly Sporty Watch
The Honor Watch X5 is far from being just a “lifestyle” watch; it comes equipped with a complete set of tools for sports practice:
- Independent GPS (BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS)
- Barometric altimeter
- Compass
- 120 sports modes
- Guided workouts + vocal feedback
- Integrated post-session stretching
Honor also highlights an AI-based body fat reduction program, a welcome tool for users seeking simple and motivating tracking.
Comprehensive Health Monitoring
Like its much more expensive competitors, the Honor Watch X5 offers 24/7 monitoring with continuous heart rate tracking, advanced sleep analysis, menstrual cycle tracking, and instant measurement via “One-Touch Check.”
With its sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, PPG heart rate), it covers the essentials without crossing into medical territory — that’s neither its role nor its price point.
A Versatile Smartwatch at an Unbeatable Price
Despite its budget-friendly price, the Honor Watch X5 does not compromise on connected features:
- Bluetooth calls
- NFC + simulated transport cards
- Remote camera control
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Emergency SOS with one click
- Mini-games and utility apps
- Compatibility with Android 9+ and iOS 13+
This makes it a complete companion for daily life.
Price and Availability
The Honor Watch X5 is available for 449 ¥ in Moonlight White and Phantom Black. It is already available on the Chinese market.
At this price, Honor is not competing with the Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch; instead, it redefines what a smartwatch under 60 euros can offer. The Honor Watch X5 impresses with its generous display, lightweight design, credible sports functions, and an impressive battery life that even many premium watches would envy.
A model designed for everyday use, without frills, yet remarkably effective.
