OnePlus has launched its SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter in Nepal, offering users a faster and safer charging experience. This official accessory is designed to support OnePlus devices with SUPERVOOC charging technology. This article will discuss everything about the latest OnePlus SUPERVOOCC 100W Power Adapter, including its expected price in Nepal.
OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter Overview
Key Features
The OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter comes with 10 protection measures. It includes features like over-temperature protection, overcurrent protection, and short circuit protection to ensure safe and efficient charging. In addition, it also includes lightning strike protection and electrostatic protection to safeguard the device and user.
Charging Compatibility
This power adapter supports a range of OnePlus devices that feature SUPERVOOC and Warp Charge technology. It works with models like the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 11, and other compatible OnePlus phones.
Product Design and Build
The power adapter has compact dimensions of 94.3mm × 57mm × 30mm and weighs around 163 grams. The shell is made of durable polycarbonate material, ensuring a solid build.
This adapter is built to last with multiple safety measures. It includes overvoltage protection, undervoltage protection, electromagnetic field protection, and onePlus cable detection protection.
OnePlus SUPERVOOC 100W Power Adapter Specifications
There have been multiple reports about new Intel chips and they are all over the place when it comes to specifications and timeline. So, today in this short overview, let us take a bird’s eye view at Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh, Panther Lake, Wildcat Lake, and Nova Lake series of CPUs and when you can expect them to hit the stores near you!
Intel’s upcoming chips for 2025
Arrow Lake will get a refresh with new AI capabilities
Intel announced its Arrow Lake processors not very long ago but rumors about new ‘refreshed’ versions are already widespread. S and HX class CPUs are likely to get refreshed under a new ‘Core Ultra 300’ tag while the other SKUs will sell as usual. Though we don’t know a lot, there’s one thing that’s for sure: Arrow Lake (Refresh) is getting an upgrade in the AI department. All current Arrow Lake chips feature the same NPU (Neural Processing Unit) which can push up to 13 TOPS. The Refreshed variants will have a much more powerful unit that’ll deliver up to 48 TOPS. But besides that, the chips aren’t getting any boost in CPU or GPU performance.
Intel Panther Lake to follow soon after
Panther Lake will be the next jump for Intel laptops from the current Arrow Lake CPUs. It’ll be a mobile-exclusive lineup (no desktop chips) and skip on-die memory that we saw in Lunar Lake. That means a return of upgradable RAM on notebooks. Leaks also mention the core configurations for the lineup which will be as follows:
Panther Lake H-class:
Upcoming CPU
Performance Cores (P)
Efficiency Cores (E)
Low Power Efficiency Cores (LPE)
iGPU (Xe3 cores)
Total TOPS (System)
SKU1
4
8
4
12
180
SKU2
4
8
4
4
100
SKU3
4
0
4
4
100
So, top of the line Panther Lake chip will have up to 16 CPU cores, 12 GPU cores, and 180 TOPS of AI goodness. But leaks say that this high-end variant will only support LPDDR5X memory (soldered) while the other two (SKU2 and SKU3) will support both soldered and replaceable solutions. All SKUs will have four Thunderbolt 4 outputs and support Thunderbolt 5 via a discrete controller.
PatherLake will be announced in the second half of 2025 (July-Dec) and be the first to be fabbed on Intel’s 18A node bringing good performance and efficiency gains, especially with the new Cougar Cove P Cores and Skymont E cores. They will run at between 15-45W depending on the chassis configuration and thermal design.
Wildcat Lake for the budget lineups
Around the same time or soon after Panther Lake, we will get to see Wildcat Lake for entry-level options. It’ll feature 2 P cores, no E cores, and 4 LPE cores with two Xe3 GPU cores, two TB4 support, and a total AI of 40 TOPS.
Lastly, we’ll get to see Core Ultra Series 4 CPUs likely in early 2026. These ‘Nova Lake’ processors will have tons of cores with the top-end configuration going up to 52. The 16 P cores will be based on Coyote Cove architecture with a huge amount of Artic Wolf efficiency and low power efficiency cores.
Nova Lake
Total Cores
Performance Cores (P)
Efficiency Cores (E)
Low Power Efficiency Cores (LPE)
NVL-SK
52
16
32
4
NVL-HX
28
8
16
4
NVL-S/NVL-H
16
4
8
4
We might also get to see a Nova Lake processor with all P cores and up to 144MB of cache. The family will also support AVX10.2 and APX.
Upcoming Intel CPUs: Conclusion
So, there’s a lot of new stuff coming from Intel with at least three different series of chips landing by the end of the year. While the initial Arrow Lake refresh might not be breathtaking, we think that Panther Lake and Nova Lake processors could definitely garner some attention if they meet the current expectations.
Meanwhile, check out our impressions of the most powerful gaming laptop of 2024:
Xiaomi bid farewell to its long love “MIUI” and introduced the HyperOS back in October 2023. However, it continued to carry the essence of MIUI with a similar UI interface and elements. And then came HyperOS 2.0 which brings some improvements and I have been testing this interface for the past two months. So, in their HyperOS 2.0 review article, I’ll be sharing all my experiences including what’s changed and what’s has gotten better.
HyperOS 2.0 Review:
Before heading in, let me tell you that I have been testing the HyperOS 2 on the Xiaomi 15, which is a Chinese unit, actually. And usually, Chinese ROMs on Xiaomi phones are a bit more optimized than the global and Indian versions. Plus, it’s a flagship phone with the latest and greatest Snapdragon Elite, contributing to an even smoother experience.
Some Refreshes and Animations on the UI
Okay, let me first address the changes on the UI side. The default icons on the new HyperOS 2.0 are not that different from the HyperOS 1. However, if you pull the notification panel down, the animation is new and it feels smoother on the new version. While the toggles are more or less the same. If you expand the volume control panels, it longer covers the entire screen now. Which is actually a very thoughtful move by Xiaomi.
Likewise, opening and closing apps now come with a subtle background blur effect. Scrolling in the settings has a bouncy animation, making it feel more smoother than before. Furthermore, the charging animation comes with a ripple effect. As Xiaomi 15 is a flagship phone, everything feels very fast. While its midrange siblings might not be as smooth when the HyperOS 2.0 update arrives. Still, the core features, UI changes, and animations are gonna be there. So, I can say, that although there are not many cosmetic changes, you’ll get to see slightly better animation on your Xiaomi/Redmi phone regardless of the price.
Home Screen Layout
Talking of the home screen, you now get the new soft screen wallpapers which are just slightly altered from the HyperOS’s selections. Meanwhile, the Super Wallpapers from MIUI are here to stay and I’m actually not a big fan of this but you can use them if it tickles your fancy. Getting back to the home screen, now you can view how many icons can you fit. The customization settings are new and you get the new 4×7 and 5×9 options. So you can set it standard it dense, the choice is yours!
Well, on the widget panel side, things are almost the same. But now, you can set up to 12 photos for the gallery widget, that too by adding a depth effect for some coolness.
System App Improvements
Some system apps on the HyperOS 2 have gotten better too. Starting with the clock app, if you set a new timer, now it shows on the status bar which is quite useful. While, the HyperOS 1 needs you to slide the notification panel down to view the remaining timer. Talking of the settings menu, some categories have switched their place while the most notable change is on the About Phone/ My Device section. The Xiaomi HyperOS logo on top now comes with a refreshed color scheme. And below, the major specs are highlighted. You no longer need to navigate to the detailed info and specs section to see the chip and RAM info.
Glamorous Lock Screen
Xiaomi revamped the lock screen interface with the introduction of HyperOS and the newer version makes it even better. Now, I can apply a depth effect not only to photos but to videos on the lock screen. It currently doesn’t work on every video but on those where it works, it does look cool. Other than that, you can easily customize the text, color, and clock style as you wish. Plus, the Dynamic AI wallpaper allows to turn a static photo into animated wallpaper, with the help of AI. Meanwhile, the preset lock screen themes are now categorized into People, Scenery, and Eastern Aesthetics.
AI..well of Course
I’m using the Chinese HyperOS 2.0, so, AI features are slightly different here. My Xiaomi 15 is offering AI app boost, AI interpreter, AI fraud prevention, AI subtitles, AI search, AI speech recognition, AI Gallery Editor, AI dynamic wallpapers, and whatnot! Among them, the AI subtitles are my favorite, and they allow me to enjoy subtitles while watching content. Likewise, the AI Gallery Editor is also pretty handy for improving image clarity, expanding images, erasing unwanted objects, making an AI-generated film using your own clip, and such.
Left: Original Image, Right: AI Expanded Image
Other than that, the AI call translation works also pretty charmingly. It can translate a bunch of different languages such as Chinese, Hindi, English, and such.
The interconnectivity from the HyperOS continues here. I can just tap and see all of my connected Xiaomi plus other devices. If you have a Xiaomi Pad, you can also drag and drop files, copy texts, and so on. I’m currently wearing a Redmi Watch 5 and turning off the alarm has never been so easy. I can tap on my watch and turn off the alarm of my phone for some extra sleeping minutes.
HyperOS 2.0 Review: Conclusion
Okay, it’s conclusion time guys. So, if you’re coming from HyperOS 1.0, you wouldn’t notice a lot of cosmetic changes here. But animation has gotten smoother for sure. And the lock screen customization is arguably the best with amazing depth effects for photos and videos. The seamless integration across Xiaomi devices has moved one step forward for the Xiaomi ecosystem on HyperOS 2.0. The system also incorporates HyperAI, providing intuitive tools for writing assistance, image enhancement, and real-time call translation, thereby enhancing user interactions.
Vivo launched its flagship phones the X200 and X200 Pro a while ago with Dimensity chipsets. Now, the company is working on the fourth iteration of its folding phone. According to the latest rumors, this foldable may opt for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to reduce the thickness of the display panel. Let’s take a look at what is known about the Vivo X Fold 4 so far.
Vivo X Fold 4 Rumours Round-up
One of the most trusted tipsters, Digital Chat Station, shared that he has seen Vivo’s upcoming foldable in person. He also mentioned that this year, four Chinese phone makers will release foldable phones that open horizontally. Though DCS didn’t name them directly, rumors suggest these include the Oppo Find N5, Honor Magic V4, and Huawei Mate X7, along with the Vivo X Fold 4.
In addition, DCS revealed a key change; to make foldable phones like the X Fold 4 lighter and thinner, they’ve switched to a “side fingerprint” sensor instead of the usual in-screen fingerprint scanner. This is a big shift for Vivo, as its earlier foldable(s) used dual in-screen fingerprint sensors for both the inner and outer displays.
What to expect?
Design and Display
DCS says much of the focus has been channeled into making the Vivo X Fold 4 light and thin. This isn’t at all surprising considering its competitor Honor has set the bar pretty high by releasing the thinnest folding phones in the world. Having said that, with the side-facing fingerprint sensor reducing thickness, this upcoming device will be in the range of no more than 8mm in thinness.
The device will be able to withstand water exposure pretty well but the same cannot be said with dirt and dust since the Vivo X Fold 4 is rumored to arrive with an IPX8 rating.
The design appears to be unchanged with a large circular camera island on the back. It will have three 50MP shooters — a primary, an ultrawide, and a 3x periscope telephoto.
Under the hood, the upcoming Vivo foldable will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Other than that, the phone will pack in a large 6,000 mAh battery.
Vivo X Fold 4 Launch and Availability
Unlike its predecessor, this phone will be a standalone offering. This means there won’t be a base and a Pro model like last time. We were expecting the Vivo X Fold 4 to arrive in the first quarter of 2025. However, the Chinese tipster says the launch has been pushed back. So, we might see the launch sometime in the second quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, check out our Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 review video:
Ride-hailing platform Indrive has introduced an insurance program in collaboration with Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance, marking a significant step toward rider and driver safety. This article will discuss everything about the latest Indrive Insurance Program, including the plans and compensations in cases of accidents.
Indrive Insurance Program Overview
One of the major concerns regarding Indrive’s services has been the lack of insurance coverage for both passengers and drivers. In recent times, multiple fatal incidents involving Indrive have highlighted the need for insurance, as casualties often left victims’ families struggling with loss and high medical expenses. Now, with the introduction of this insurance facility, Indrive aims to alleviate some of those challenges.
The new insurance program, resulting from a bilateral agreement signed between Indrive Nepal’s Director, Rita Pokharel, and Sagarmatha Insurance’s CEO, Chunky Kshetri, offers accident coverage for all users of the ride-hailing service.
Under this program, passengers and drivers are entitled to compensation in case of accidents. If an individual loses their life due to an accident, their family will receive up to NPR 800,000. The same compensation is offered in the case of total disability.
Additionally, the insurance will cover medical expenses up to NPR 80,000, providing further relief to those affected by accidents. For minor passengers, 50% of the compensation amount will be granted to ensure they also receive support.
A step forward in addressing safety
The introduction of this insurance program is a welcome step for the ride-hailing sector, which has often been criticized for lacking comprehensive safety measures. With this initiative, Indrive aims to build more trust among its users and ensure better protection for all those using its services.
Google is testing a new feature that allows users to start WhatsApp video calls directly from Google Messages. Currently, video calls in Google Messages are defaulted to Google Meet, but this could change in the future. This article will discuss the upcoming WhatsApp video call integration in messages.
WhatsApp Video Call Integration Rumors
The feature was found in an APK teardown of Google Messages (version 20250131) by Android Authority. If both users have WhatsApp installed, tapping the video call button will start a WhatsApp call. If the recipient does not have WhatsApp, the call will fall back to Google Meet.
Current Video Call Behavior
Right now, Google Messages only supports Google Meet for video calls. If the caller doesn’t have Meet installed, Messages prompts them to install it before making a call. This applies to both individual and group chats.
Future Changes and Availability
For now, the WhatsApp integration only works in private chats. Group chats will still rely on Google Meet. It is unclear if users will get an option to choose between WhatsApp and Google Meet before initiating a call.
Google has not announced an official release date. Since this feature was found in a teardown, there is no guarantee it will be publicly released. It may first appear in beta versions before a wider rollout.
TikTok has been one of the most popular apps for a while now, attracting users from all age groups with its endless entertainment. But if you’re someone who wants to actually learn something using this platform, they have added a cool new feature called STEM, which could be perfect for you. Let’s talk about this.
What is TikTok STEM?
STEM is a special feed on TikTok that focuses on content related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was first launched in the U.S. in March 2023, but now it’s available in other regions too, including Nepal.
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To access this feature, you don’t even have to try anything, it’s already there. Just open TikTok and, right next to the “Following” tab, you’ll find the STEM feed. If you don’t see it for some reason, simply update your app and it should appear. I gave it a quick try for just 15 minutes and was really impressed by the insightful videos.
Different from your regular feed
One of the reasons, the STEM feed stands out is because it focuses on educational and informative content. While your regular TikTok feed is full of memes, challenges, and lifestyle videos, the STEM feed prioritizes knowledge-sharing. This means you’ll get to see videos about scientific discoveries, tech innovations, engineering breakthroughs, and cool math concepts.
So, if you’re a student, professional, or just curious about learning, this feed is super helpful. Plus, it helps you avoid getting distracted by random, unrelated content.
And if some videos don’t interest you, don’t worry about that. You can always hit the “Not interested” option (like I did with chemistry-related videos) and get more of what you enjoy.
Conclusion
If you’re on TikTok already (or thinking about joining), I’d definitely recommend giving the STEM feed a shot. It’s a fun and easy way to learn something new while scrolling through the app!
Samsung recently launched its much-hyped Galaxy S25 series and personally, I found it a bit underwhelming given that there were no major revamps to the cameras or the battery sizes. But, Samsung did do one thing right: Shipping Snapdragon 8 Elite across the board worldwide. A trend we saw with the S23s but not last year, so why did Samsung decide to go back to an all-Snapdragon lineup for the S25 series? Find out in this short piece about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and Snapdragon 8 Elite!
Why Snapdragon in the S25?
The backstory
Samsung has been known for making its own Exynos chipsets for a while, but if you’ve been following the Galaxy flagship series, you probably noticed a trend. For the past few years, Samsung has been using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets in most of its flagship devices.
This is because Samsung made a deal with Qualcomm (before the launch of S23), to use Snapdragon in its flagship devices for the next three generations. They stuck to this with the Galaxy S23 and S24 Ultra but used their in-house Exynos chipset for their Galaxy S24 and S24+. Now, with the S25 series, Samsung has gone all-in on Snapdragon, and this time, they’re using the Snapdragon 8 Elite (for Galaxy) for the entire lineup.
Here’s why
There are a few key reasons Samsung switched to Snapdragon completely. Let’s take a closer look.
Heating and battery drain issues with Exynos
Samsung’s Exynos chipsets have had a reputation for some pretty annoying issues especially when it comes to heating and battery drain. This is a serious problem for flagship devices. You don’t want your high-end phone overheating or draining its battery faster than it should. We even tested the Galaxy S24 against the S23, and it was pretty clear to us that the latter performed better in terms of battery life. And that’s not something Samsung can afford to ignore in the premium market.
However, it hasn’t been this way always. The midrange chipset like Exynos 1380 in S9 FE feels pretty much fine, the flagships are where they falter.
Competing better
By switching to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Samsung now has the ability to not only compete on equal terms with other flagship phones but even surpass them. This is because, the 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers a 37% faster CPU, 30% faster GPU, and 40% faster NPU compared to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which makes it a hero in the group for sure!
Samsung has always been careful with what its users want and this complete switch in the chipset can be a part of it. A report from Sammobile revealed that 83% of Samsung fans prefer Snapdragon over Exynos.
To test this, the company conducted a poll, and the results were pretty telling. Most people were clearly on the Snapdragon side, with just 7% sticking with Exynos. Around 10% of people even think this shouldn’t be a question anymore basically, they believe Samsung should just stick with Snapdragon across the board. But hey, I don’t mean Samsung took the big step based on this poll, it’s just one of the examples you know!
Perks of Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
The Snapdragon 8 Elite isn’t just about performance. The users are getting to see a faster 5G modem, the latest Wi-Fi 7 support, satellite connectivity support, better gaming performance, and mostly some good upgrades in AI features.
Conclusion
All things considered, Samsung’s decision to use Snapdragon in its entire S25 lineup seems like a smart move. By listening to user feedback and addressing the issues with Exynos, they’ve opted to deliver a more reliable, high-performance phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Apple’s latest M4 silicon brought a decent jump in power and efficiency over its predecessor but the full lineup is still not out yet! Although M4-powered Macbook Airs are right on the horizon, they aren’t officially announced and here we are talking about the M5 already. Rumors say that the base M5 chip has already entered mass production and could ship as soon as the end of this year. Let’s see what that’s all about!
Apple M5 Chip
According to a recent report from ET News, Apple has already started ‘packing’ the upcoming M5 chip since January. In chip making, ‘packing’ takes place after manufacturing to protect the silicon from external factors like moisture or heat. It’s like the final stage before the chips are ready to ship in products so that’s to say that Apple has already started mass-producing the M5. All while we are still waiting for the M4 upgrade on our beloved products like the Macbook Airs.
Architecture Changes
The M5 will be based on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process (N3P) which is to bring good efficiency gains (along with a slight bump in performance) over the current N3E node. Estimates predict 5-10% better performance per watt and around a 5% boost in horsepower over M4.
The family will follow the norm with a base M5, an M5 Pro, an M5 Max, and hopefully the M5 Ultra. But there’s a slight twist, the higher-end models (all except the base M5) will make use of TSMC’s SoIC-mH technology where the CPU, GPU, and memory are manufactured on their own respective die and then later integrated into a single chip.
The ‘mh’ part in SoIC-mH refers to the horizontal molding process after which they will be stacked on top of each other. The report mentions that vertically stacking silicon will further improve heat control and performance.
Likewise, TSMC will also be using a new laser technology for the cutting of these ‘M5’ chips to minimize damage and contamination. This will likely result in higher yields and improved quality.
Apple M5 Chip Lineup and Timeline
Diverting from the monolithic design in the current Apple Silicon would allow the company to experiment with advanced process nodes for important components like the CPU and GPU while keeping others like the memory and I/O controllers the same. Intel and AMD already do this with their processors to improve yields and reduce costs. But it’s somewhat sad that the base M5 chip will be left out of this party. You can expect the first M5 product to be the iPad Pro (8th Gen) which might debut in late 2025.
Following the iPad Pro, we are likely going to get new Macbook Pros (late 2025) and then Macbook Airs in early 2026.
Apple Product
Availability
iPad Pro Gen 8 (M5)
Late 2025
MacBook Pro (M5 family)
Late 2025
MacBook Air (M5)
Early 2026
Meanwhile, check out our video on which Macbook Air to pick today:
So… despite the US government’s best efforts, it turns out Huawei is doing quite alright by itself huh?
It is still among the largest smartphone makers in China, and the company is apparently planning for a global comeback as well. With its homemade Kirin chips… served on a delicious bowl of HarmonyOS. And it seems like the perfect time for a comeback ‘cause — as someone who just finished reviewing the incredible Mate 70 Pro+ — I can’t wait to check out more Huawei phones in the future.
Not just that but Huawei also overtook Apple as the world’s largest smartwatch maker last year. And… I’m pretty sure the new Watch GT 5 series had a big hand in that success. So there’s the regular Watch GT 5 that starts at NPR 29,990 here in Nepal, while the Watch GT 5 Pro costs NPR 49,990.
I’ve actually been testing them both for a few weeks at this point and guess what?
Although I couldn’t really switch to the Mate 70 as my primary phone due to the whole “Google apps and services” thing, the Watch GT 5 series has been tempting me to move away from my Apple Watch so. bad. ‘Cause it does pretty much everything I want from a smartwatch. And it does so with excellent battery life. Let me discuss all that in this full review of the Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro.
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Specifications
Watch GT 5
Watch GT 5 Pro
Case
41 / 46 mm, Stainless steel frame
42 / 46 mm, Nanocrystal ceramic or Titanium alloy frame
Weight
35 / 48 grams
44 / 53 grams
Durability
5 ATM + IP69K rating
+ EN13319 certification
Display
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED, Sapphire crystal glass
Software
HarmonyOS 5.0
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Optical heart rate, Temperature
Yes… the battery life is one of the best things about wearing a Huawei watch. Like it always has been. I tried so damn hard to kill its battery by turning on literally every single health-tracking feature I could find. I also recorded around half an hour of workout whenever I could and even then, both of them would go on for 7 – 8 days before I needed to fetch the charger. Which takes a little over an hour for a refill.
That week-long battery life is only possible with the larger 46 mm watch, by the way. Which is what I have. But even with the smaller models, I’m sure you’ll be good for at least 4 – 5 days before the battery runs out. Or in other words, the battery on this thing lasts long enough to make anyone with an Apple Watch or a Samsung watch suuuuuuper jealous.
Design and build
GT 5: 41 / 46 mm, Stainless steel frame
GT 5 Pro: 42 / 46 mm, Nanocrystal ceramic or titanium alloy frame
So as you can see, the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro kinda look the same with these octagonal frames. While the smaller 41/42 mm timepieces have that traditional circular aesthetics. But although they may look similar, there are a couple of differences you should know about.
Like how the GT 5 Pro has a ceramic case on the 42 mm variant or a more lightweight titanium alloy on the larger one. The Watch GT 5, on the other hand, gets the “stainless steel” treatment for both sizes. So even though this is a pretty big watch, I love how it doesn’t weigh down my wrist at all. The “Pro” guy also has a couple of exclusive health tracking features and its display is covered by a more scratch-resistant, more shatter-resistant sapphire crystal glass as well.
Huawei does say the Watch GT 5 should handle scratches twice as much better than last year’s Watch GT 4, but man. I’ve been begging Huawei to include sapphire glass in all its flagship smartwatches every single year so this is a bit disappointing to see.
Display
1.32 / 1.43-inches AMOLED panel
Sapphire crystal glass (only on GT 5 Pro)
You know what isn’t disappointing to see?
This gorgeous OLED display in itself. I mean… you give me a list of what you want from a flagship smartwatch screen and I’ll bet that the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro will check off every single item. The texts, the animations… they all look perfectly sharp and readable, its color reproduction is equally impressive, and this is also one of the most responsive displays I’ve seen on a smartwatch.
It wakes up the moment I raise my wrist to check time, turns off the moment I’m done — and of course — the actual touch response itself is fantastic. Whether when I’m just scrolling through different pages or when I’m typing up a message.
Oh yeah. You heard me right.
I can finally type a message on a Huawei watch instead of being restricted to a few pre-programmed quick replies. It doesn’t work with every messaging app, there’s no swipe typing yet, and I also would’ve liked to see some sort of confirmation dialog every time I sent something but I love this anyway.
A few new watch faces
Huawei’s newest smartwatches come with a bunch of new watch faces too. As is tradition. There are 11 of them for the GT 5 — and two more for the GT 5 Pro — although I keep coming back to the one that mimics the famous “Windows blue screen of death” every time I review a Huawei watch. Maybe I am a nerd. I just don’t know it yet.
I really like how Huawei made interacting with this display so fun as well. There are a couple of buttons to help me navigate across the UI, including this neat rotating crown which even has a nice, sharp haptic feedback every time I turn it up and down. How cool is that?!
I guess the GT 5’s brightness number kinda disappoints if you compare it to some of the big boys like Apple’s Watch Series 10 or the Galaxy Watch 7 but trust me. 1,200 nits is plenty bright. More than bright enough to maintain great readability when I suddenly get the urge to go on an outdoor walk on a particularly sunny day.
Software
HarmonyOS 5.0
No word on the number of software updates
Okay.
So let me talk about its software next and there’s obviously a lot to love here too. I already fangirled about that “typing” thing a little while ago, whereas Huawei’s new HarmonyOS 5.0 is also so incredibly well-designed and responsive. I know there are still no Google apps or a whole lot of other third-party apps here.
But if that’s something you don’t care about, I’m sure you’re gonna have a great time with the Watch GT 5.
This thing just feels so… smooth and responsive. The animations have gotten a lot snappier as well, the graphical elements feel richer, and Huawei also added one super important feature this time. Offline maps. Yes. I can sorta navigate through places and get my real-time position on the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro without reaching for my phone, although I should tell you that it only works when I start an outdoor workout. Like walking, running, or cycling.
Health and fitness tracking
100+ workout modes
Heart rate, stress, sleep monitoring
Huawei TruSense System
That reminds me, the GT 5 duo also has something called “Sunflower Positioning System” for better location tracking… on top of dual-band GPS. And when I took it to the streets of Kathmandu, I gotta say it did a fairly good job of pinpointing my location.
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro – Outdoor walk
It did struggle a bit when I was walking through some particularly narrow lanes — as expected — but this is impressive stuff. And hey, in case I get lost or forget my way during a workout, I can just use the “route back” feature on the Watch GT 5 to take me back to my starting point. Exactly like on an Apple or Samsung watch.
These things are excellent fitness trackers too. I get to log over 100 different sports modes, I can customize my workout exactly how I want, it can also measure my heart rate recovery rate after I finish a workout, and there are a few features designed especially for runners. Like analyzing your running form and all sorts of running courses with different difficulty levels.
And if you’re serious about golf or underwater sports like freediving, then you might wanna pick up the GT 5 Pro over the standard GT 5. ‘Cause this guy is loaded with a bunch of golfing features and it’s good for free dives up to 40 meters as well. Both of them are fine for swimming — thanks to 5 ATM and IP69K rating — but only the Pro model gets diving-specific perks.
The Watch GT 5 series is just as good at keeping track of my overall health. And I think I’ve said this about practically every Huawei watch I’ve reviewed over the years.
What’s with the redesign?
So when I found out that these two now have completely redesigned health monitoring tech, I was a bit skeptical at first.
Huawei calls it “TruSense”, and what you need to know is that it has a redesigned sensor setup, upgraded algorithms for better accuracy, and faster data readouts to name a few. And yeah, I’ve definitely noticed how fast the GT 5 is at reading my health data. Especially in terms of SpO2 since it can now measure my blood oxygen level in just 15 seconds like on an Apple Watch.
Sleep tracking
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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Apple Watch Series 10
Apple Watch Series 10
Other than this, everything from heart rate to sleep tracking is perfectly dependable as always on the Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro. I wore it alongside Apple Watch Series 10 (review) to bed one night — and as you can see above — they both got my time to bed, the time I got up, my sleep stages, and my heart rate levels throughout the night almost the same.
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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro
Apple Watch Series 10
Even when I went for a quick outdoor run, I was getting similar readings from them at everything. Be it my heart rate level itself, my pace, or my cadence. Aka the number of steps I take every minute. So yeah… all this is to say that the Watch GT 5 series is great at keeping me informed on my physical health.
Whereas I love how it also takes my emotional wellbeing into account by constantly observing my emotional state all day long. And looking back at the data, I’m honestly quite surprised to see how close the GT 5 got to understanding me emotionally. There’s even a separate watch face with a little baby panda to visualize how I’m feeling. How cute!
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Conclusion
I guess I’ve gone through everything there is about Huawei’s new Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro by now so… let’s wrap things up. And I’m sure you’ve already figured out that I absolutely love this thing, right? ‘Cause like I said in the very beginning, these two pretty much have everything I’m looking for in a proper flagship smartwatch.
I know its lack of Google apps sucks, and that it might even be a dealbreaker for some.
But if you’re not among that crowd and just want a reliable smartwatch with a glorious design, a top-notch display, fantastic performance, excellent battery life, and some of the best health and fitness tracking on a smartwatch, this is it. I don’t think it gets better than the Watch GT 5 series.
And between the two of them, I find it pretty easy to recommend the regular GT 5 over the GT 5 Pro for its absolute value for money. You’re compromising a little in terms of the build quality and missing out on a few health tracking features but other than that, the Huawei Watch GT 5 brings 99% of what makes the GT 5 Pro awesome at almost 50% the price. So… like Shakira’s hips, the math doesn’t lie either.
Our video review of Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro is coming pretty soon
Huawei Watch GT 5 and GT 5 Pro review: Pros and Cons
