Huawei has quietly expanded the color options for its Watch Ultimate 2 smartwatch with a new green variant designed to catch the eye of golf enthusiasts. While the original release offered black and blue finishes, this fresh green model brings a sporty aesthetic without tweaking any of the device’s tech specs.
The new green edition features a distinctive green and white tachymeter bezel paired with a strap made of fluoroelastomer, matching the material used in the other colorways. Huawei appears to be positioning this model specifically for golfers, perhaps hoping the fresh colorway sparks fresh sales among outdoor sports fans.
Functionality-wise, there’s no difference from the existing versions. The Watch Ultimate 2 boasts a 1.5-inch LTPO 2 AMOLED display with sharp 466 × 466 resolution and brightness peaking at 3,500 nits. Its zirconium liquid metal casing with a ceramic back offers a premium feel while enduring the elements.
The device supports both Android and iOS platforms, mingling cross-compatibility with rugged specifications including 20 ATM water resistance-good for dives up to 150 meters-and dual dust/water ratings (IP68 and IP69). Beyond standard sensors, it includes a temperature sensor, barometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, plus modern connectivity staples like eSIM, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6.
Huawei’s health tech shines with its X-tap sensor, capable of grabbing ECG readings in under a minute alongside up to 10 vital health metrics. Safety isn’t overlooked either, as the watch incorporates fall detection and emergency SOS functions-features that appeal to its outdoorsy demographic.
With battery life stretching up to 4.5 days under regular use and a hefty 11 days in power-saving mode, Huawei’s offering presents a credible alternative to rivals on the high end of the smartwatch spectrum. Pricing remains consistent with the black version at €899, while the blue variant remains slightly pricier at €999 in select European markets.
Huawei’s steady rollout of new colors reflects a common strategy among smartwatch makers to refresh interest without overhauling hardware. Apple, Samsung, and Garmin frequently update colors and bands to cater to niche activities and lifestyles. However, Huawei’s focus on golf-themed green is relatively rare, indicating a desire to carve a small but specific segment out of the outdoor sports market.
While the Watch Ultimate 2 packs serious durability and cutting-edge sensors, it still faces tough competition in Europe and worldwide from better-known smartwatch brands with deeper ecosystem integration. Huawei’s ongoing geopolitical and market challenges restrict its global footprint, but thoughtful tweaks like this color update demonstrate its intent to maintain relevance and lure buyers looking for sporty luxury meets serious fitness tracking.
Going forward, it’ll be interesting to see if Huawei pushes further into specialty sport markets or leans more into lifestyle wearables with variable aesthetics. For now, the green Watch Ultimate 2 stands as a polite reminder that sometimes, a splash of color is all it takes to keep the smartwatch hunt fresh.