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Huawei Unveils Three New Smartwatch Lines at IFA 2026

It signals Huawei's push into long‑battery sports tracking with CE‑certified ambulatory blood‑pressure monitoring for European markets.

Overview

  • Huawei announced the Watch GT 7 series, Watch 6 series and the medical-focused Watch D3 during its global launch at IFA in Munich on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
  • The company published UK prices and staggered windows: GT 7 orders begin immediately at £279.99 for the standard model and £379.99 for the Pro, while the Watch 6 lineup and Watch D3 are due to ship in the UK from September 23 with Watch 6 from £399.99 and the D3 at £399.99.
  • The Watch D3 uses a mechanized inflatable strap to deliver 24‑hour ambulatory blood‑pressure monitoring and has earned CE marking under the EU medical device rules, though Huawei reports the D3 will not be sold in the United States because of ongoing Huawei restrictions.
  • The GT 7 series targets outdoor and sports users with new modes such as indoor snow‑sports detection that works without GPS, downloadable maps for 3,000+ ski resorts, padel tracking and turn and G‑force detection, plus larger models Huawei rates for up to 21 days of light use.
  • The Watch 6 series focuses on lightweight premium design and expanded health sensing through an upgraded X‑TAP sensor and Health Insights, while Huawei positions the combined lineup to compete on battery life and sport analytics against Apple and Samsung rather than on AI-driven ecosystem features.