Team MH is in Paris for the HUAWEI Global Launch Event. Under the theme “Ride the Wind”, HUAWEI introduced a new line-up of devices led by the much-anticipated WATCH GT 6 Series. This was alongside the WATCH Ultimate 2 and WATCH D2. Each product combines sleek design with advanced health and fitness tracking.
The event also marked the arrival of the HUAWEI nova 14 Series, FreeBuds 7i, and MatePad 12 X. This extends the brand’s ecosystem across wearables, audio, and tablets.
HUAWEI also unveiled its new brand proposition “Now is Yours” and announced the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025. This is an initiative that invites young creators to explore how technology fits into everyday life.
Stay tuned as we get our hands on the new WATCH GT 6 Series and share first impressions soon.
HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series
Redefining the Advanced Outdoor Workout Experience
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series embodies the “Ride the Wind” philosophy, blending fashion with athletic performance.
With a ground-up engineering overhaul, the smartwatch delivers an impressive 21-day battery life. It also provides pinpoint outdoor positioning, powered by the all-new HUAWEI TruSense System for all-round, fast and accurate health tracking metrics.
Building on a library of over 100 workout modes, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series introduces substantial upgrades to four essential outdoor activities. These are cycling, trail running, golf, and skiing. The new Cycling mode introduces a virtual power meter, providing professional-grade performance analytics. This doesn’t require a pro-level power meter. It unlocks a more advanced cycling experience. The Trail running mode gains next-level features, such as pinpoint positioning, altitude trend charts, and real-time grade analysis. Meanwhile, the upgraded Golf mode comes with a host of high-level features. That includes high-definition fairway maps.
A First Look At The New Tech:
HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 and WATCH D2
Breakthroughs in Professional Fitness and Health Monitoring
The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 debuts as the industry’s first smartwatch rated for 150-meter diving with audio functionality. Its groundbreaking sonar-based underwater communication enables underwater watch-to-watch messaging up to 30 meters. Moreover, it offers a one-touch SOS up to 60 meters, delivering efficient underwater communication. This provides greater peace of mind to deep-sea explorers.
The latest iteration of the HUAWEI WATCH D2 comes in a dazzling new Blue colour. It supports more comprehensive blood pressure monitoring features, including single and recurring reminders. Combined with individual measurements and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, these features create a robust and versatile system. It is designed to meet the diverse needs of users for effective blood pressure management.
HUAWEI nova 14 Series
Reimagined Professional Portraiture with Ultra Chroma Camera
The HUAWEI nova 14 Series reimagines mobile portraiture with a pioneering Ultra Chroma Camera and a new and improved XD Portrait Engine. Together, they produce portraits of exceptional depth and texture. The series excels in challenging low-light environments, such as live music venues. It renders scenes with stunning clarity and nuanced detail.
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The 50 MP front camera supports auto-focus Portrait Dual Camera and a special 5x portrait zoom, delivering remarkable selfie capabilities. There is also a wealth of groundbreaking AI photo editing features. These include AI Best Expression and AI Remove. These offer a professional editing suite at users’ fingertips, ensuring that each shot shines through and is blemish-free.
HUAWEI MatePad 12 X and M-Pencil Pro
A New Era of Paperless Learning and Creativity
The newly unveiled HUAWEI MatePad 12 X PaperMatte Edition tablet comes equipped with an ultra-clear PaperMatte Display. This is designed for visual comfort. The MatePad works seamlessly with the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro stylus. It supports handy features like one-pinch in-app radial menu pop-ups. Additionally, it offers one-tap HUAWEI Notes access and seamless twist-to-switch brush adjustments.
HUAWEI also announced the official kick-off of the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2025. GoPaint 2025 will continue with its four signature categories: Narrative Art, Digital Watercolour & Ink, Sci-Fi Art, and Cutting-edge Painting. It is introducing a new category, Animation. The initiative encourages creators worldwide to embrace their imagination and express it through digital art.
Now Is Yours
HUAWEI Deepens Dialogue with Young Consumers
Another highlight of the event was the debut of HUAWEI’s new vibrant brand position, “Now is Yours.” This represents its commitment to engage more closely with a new generation of global consumers. “Now is Yours” is underpinned by openness and inclusivity. It aims to create cultural and emotional resonance through technology that is both innovative and human.
Looking to the future, HUAWEI reaffirms its commitment to championing youth culture and utilising innovation as a universal language. By designing technology with greater warmth and empathy, HUAWEI aims to synchronise its rhythm with the global community. This is part of embarking on a shared journey into a future of infinite possibilities.
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series will be available in South Africa on HUAWEI’s online platform from the 7th of October 2025.
