Three months ago, at the IFA conference, on September 2, local time in Germany, the Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Huawei released a new member of Mate series - Mate S mobile phone at IFA Berlin, and took the lead in proposing the application of Force Touch technology to mobile interaction. In addition, Huawei has also brought Huawei G8 and HUAWEU WATCH; The amazing appearance of HUAWEI WATCH has set off a new fashion trend in the world. With the advent of Mate S and HUAWEI WATCH, the first smart watch of Huawei, there is no doubt that it has become one of the companies that have gained the most from IFA. Perhaps because Android Wear is still too conservative and not as open as Android, Huawei is expected to launch its domestic version at the end of the year. This month's blockbuster news must belong to Huawei Shanghai's press conference on November 26, which only brings the annual flagship Mate 8. At the same time, Huawei has fulfilled its previous commitment to the domestic version of Huawei WATCH. Since then, Huawei WATCH has officially entered the inland market from the overseas market.

As we all know, Huawei WATCH released three versions this year: the premium series, the classic series, and the dynamic series; Today, the author brings the experience of obsidian black leather watchband series;

Unpacking ---------

The package of HUAWEI WATCH cannot be described too luxurious. Two layers of packaging, the outer layer is a hard paper box, and a small box has a leather storage box inside, which together with the interior leather can show luxury.

HUAWEI WATCH uses a 42mm round dial, a touch screen made of sapphire mirror, a 1.4 inch AMOLED display (resolution 400 * 400), a contrast ratio of up to 10000:1, a Qualcomm APQ8026 processor, a main frequency of 1.2GHz, 4GB ROM+512 RAM for storage, and a built-in 300mAh lithium-ion polymer security battery. The battery life is 1.5 to 2 days. It supports IP67 dust-proof, waterproof, and Bluetooth 4.1 transmission.

The HUAWEI WATCH leather strap version is the most cost-effective one among the three smart watches. Although it is not as rigid as the steel braided wrist strap, the texture of leather and the matching of obsidian black show a low profile and flexibility. Perhaps it is more suitable for students or young people who have just entered the society.

Product details:

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There are 12 scales engraved on the outer edge of the dial. The originally plain dial is decorated with physical decoration, which is probably the best decoration. It happens to be combined with the ever-changing intelligent dial, achieving the combination of soft and hard.

Before HUAWEI WATCH's "debut", we may know that the crown design in MOTO 360 has been remodeled on HUAWEI WATCH. The crown is no longer in the center, but slightly upward at 30 degrees (2 o'clock direction). It is more appropriate for the designer to press with hands. It has a touch of pressing, and can unlock and light the screen along with the dial.

The bottom of HUAWEI WATCH is equipped with a heart rate sensor, which cooperates with internal algorithm processing to ensure the accuracy of heart rate detection for people with different skin colors. HUAWEI WATCH supports automatic recognition of multiple sports states. Without manual settings, you can see the distribution of running time, calories, mountain climbing and other data states in the APP. Equipped with a gyroscope, it can intelligently identify the user's status, such as steps, calorie consumption, exercise time, and times of getting up. HUAWEI WATCH has IP67 protection level, which can be worn for 30 minutes in 1 meter water depth. However, if it is a leather watchband, it is not recommended to take a bath.

Charging: HUAWEI WATCH uses base adsorption charging. The shell of the charging base is made of steel, which increases the stability of the base. Huawei Watch also supports fast charging technology, which can be fully charged in 90 minutes. This is very attractive for business travelers. 　

Android Wear experience:

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The delay in the launch of HUAWEI WATCH in China is mainly due to the fact that the original Android Wear requires Google services on users' mobile phones. The reason is that it uses Google's Android Wear system, which is deeply integrated with Google services, but Google does not make Android Wear as open as Android. This problem arises. Either Google service returns to the mainland, or Huawei replaces Google with domestic services, or this watch will be basically unavailable in China, and it will not be listed. At present, most of them are optimizing their own systems and abandoning Google services. Android Wear itself is a "partially closed source open source system", and Google adopts the method of selecting manufacturers to cooperate to promote hardware products. Google will stop manufacturers who use without authorization. So it takes time to break these links, which means that HUAWEI WATCH did not start in the mainland, which is understandable. Fortunately, the domestic version has finally come into the market. Finally, I can experience the Android Wear system.

First of all, let's take a look at the APP on the mobile phone. In fact, unlike most smart bracelets, it is based on the mobile phone to set the watch end. As an Android Wear based system, the HUAWEU WATCH itself is called on the Qualcomm APQ8026 processor, with the main frequency of 1.2GHz, 512 RAM+4gb rom combination. The HUAWEU WATCH is no longer a watch based solely on smart phones. With its own core, HUAWEU WATCH can run routine programs independently. So it is relatively simple in terms of mobile apps.

The mobile terminal still transmits data through Bluetooth. Through the mobile terminal, you can change the dial for HUAWEU WATCH, download applications, and take screenshots of watches.

The second generation Android Wear has added microphone and WiFi support, some of which also include GPS. This microphone allows Google Now to play a role. Go out and ask about the strategic cooperation with Google Android Wear in September this year. Voice search, the core search function of all Android Wear devices purchased in China, is realized by going out and asking for Chinese voice search. The delay of the domestic version of HUAWEI WATCH is probably directly related to this. In addition to the step counter and heart rate sensor, HUAWEI WATCH also has a pressure sensor, which can tell you the real-time height when climbing mountains.

HUAWEI WATCH, a 1.4 inch AMOLED display (resolution 400 * 400), an AMOLED screen with a contrast of 10000:1 and a PPI of 286, has a good display effect. In particular, the AMOLED screen has a perfect interpretation of black in addition to power saving. Open the watch and we can see the logo of the Android Wear system.

In terms of the system, the latest Android Wear can almost support iPhone devices, so HUAWEI WATCH uses card notification as the main interface, and is designed to exist as an attachment to mobile phones. It can be left scrolled back globally. The shortcut switch and notification in the notification bar are familiar operation methods. Functionally, HUAWEI WATCH is mainly used for schedule reminder, phone answering, navigation, weather forecast, etc. Since Google's service has not been well supported in China, there may be some differences between it and the foreign version..

The playability of the Android Wear based HUAWEI WATCH may be affected by its third-party ecosystem. After all, it still needs the support of many businesses to increase more playability. Considering the update speed of Android and the leading role of Huawei, we believe that this functional depth gap may soon be closed. After all, more and more manufacturers will follow the route of HUAWEI WATCH. However, software vendors will inevitably compete for a piece of the cake if they have only the temptation of interests.

HUAWEI WATCH Wear:
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HUAWEI WATCH supports display mode and screen off mode. The switching mode is also relatively simple. The screen can be turned off by pressing twice quickly. Normally, the backlight mode is reduced by default. Relatively speaking, the power is saved under the screen off mode. HUAWEI WATCH not only has a fashionable appearance, but also has a variety of specifications according to different versions. However, no matter which type of strap is worn, it is very comfortable and firm. At the same time, as the second screen of the mobile phone, HUAWEI WATCH can do many things. It can push calls or information on your mobile phone, turn it into a running/cycling tracker, summarize all the information data around you, and also let you use maps to navigate.
In addition, the combination of obsidian and flat leather watchband is light and sporty.

Experience summary:

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The emergence of HUAWEI WATCH indicates that Huawei is not only a leader in the mobile phone industry, but also conveys Huawei's determination to do a good job if it wants to make a product, even if it tries water first in overseas markets. The birth of HUAWEI WATCH can be described as Huawei's magnificent turn in the field of wear, becoming a giant manufacturer in the smart watch industry. Although Apple Watch may be the most advantageous competitor, as a smart watch that inherits the classic design of traditional watches, HUAWEI WATCH follows the route of traditional watches and injects a powerful smart core.

However, in any case, HUAWEI WATCH is called the most beautiful smart watch by foreign media in the smart watch, which is still worth affirming after the author's first experience. It has an elegant and fashionable appearance and exudes elegant temperament when worn in a low-key manner. The classic watch has a history and culture of decades, and perhaps the round watch is the style that most people pursue. HUAWEI WATCH can be said to be the most intelligent traditional watch.