Affordable Honor Watch GS 5 with 1,500 nits AMOLED display designed to assess risk of heart problems
The Honor Watch GS 5 is a discreet, round smartwatch with a diameter of 44 millimeters and a thickness of 9.9 millimeters. The bezel is made of aluminum, while the back is made of plastic. Weighing just 26 grams, the watch is water-resistant up to 5 ATM, so it can be worn while swimming.
Honor advertises a strong price-performance ratio, for which the manufacturer has equipped the watch with a 1.32-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 466 x 466 and a brightness of 1,500 nits. The smartwatch is said to achieve a battery life of up to 23 days, although this drops to nine days with the always-on display enabled. Other features include speakers, microphones, an NFC chip, a GPS module, an ambient light sensor, and a heart rate sensor.
Although Honor has opted not to include advanced sensor technology, the smartwatch is designed to monitor heart status and so provide early warning of an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, irregular heart rhythm or sleep apnea. However, it is important to note that the Honor Watch GS 5 cannot actually diagnose any of these heart problems and is by no means a substitute for a doctor or medical professional. Sleep and cycle tracking, an AI voice assistant and over 100 sports modes round off the smartwatch's features.
Price and availability
The Honor Watch GS 5 is available in China for 699 yuan (approx. $100). Details about a possible international launch are still pending.
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