Huawei Band 9 Review: A Top Fitness Tracker

The Huawei Band 8 was a fan favourite for years, but its successor, the Huawei Band 9, has quickly gained popularity despite its recent release. After testing, we understand why. Read on to discover what makes this fitness tracker a standout choice. Already own a Band 9? Explore our range of Huawei Band 9 straps to personalize your device.

Pros and Cons of the Huawei Band 9

Like all fitness trackers, the Huawei Band 9 has its strengths and weaknesses, but the pros outweigh the cons:

Pros	Cons
Detailed weather information	Delayed wake-up detection
Handy calendar app	Slightly shorter battery life than Band 8
Easy strap installation	No built-in GPS
Reliable heart rate sensor
Automatic brightness sensor

Price

Fitness trackers are typically more affordable than full smartwatches, and the Huawei Band 9 is no exception. With a recommended retail price of £48.59, it’s often available for as low as £40.49, offering great value for a sports-focused tracker.

Design

The Huawei Band 9 sports a simple, rectangular design, nearly identical to the Band 8 in weight, thickness, and display. Its vibrant 1.47-inch AMOLED screen is paired with a single side button for easy navigation, maintaining a sleek, minimalist look.

Colours

The Huawei Band 9 comes in a variety of colours to suit your style:

Blue
Pink
Yellow
White
Black

The blue variant stands out with a jacquard-woven, antibacterial nylon strap, offering better breathability for summer workouts. Other colours feature fluoroelastomer straps, which are durable and comfortable. See all options below:

Battery Life

Huawei fitness trackers are known for their excellent battery life, and the Band 9 delivers. In optimal conditions, it lasts up to 14 days, with a minimum of one week on a single charge. When it’s time to recharge, the process takes less than an hour, so you can quickly get back to your workouts.

Smartwatch Features

The Huawei Band 9 is primarily a fitness tracker, so smartwatch features are limited. It supports Bluetooth notifications and music playback control, but music plays through your smartphone, not the tracker itself.

Health and Fitness Features

Huawei focused heavily on health and fitness for the Band 9, making significant improvements over the Band 8. A nine-axis motion sensor (up from six-axis) enhances tracking accuracy, particularly for swimmers. The ambient light sensor adjusts screen brightness automatically, while Huawei TruSeen™ 5.5 heart rate technology and TruSleep™ 4.0 sleep tracking aim to provide precise data. However, the sleep tracker can be slow to detect wake-up times.

The Band 9 also features three activity rings on the screen, which fill up as you meet daily fitness goals, offering extra motivation to stay active.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the Latest Huawei Watch?

Huawei offers several options, including the Huawei Watch Fit 3 for those seeking a full smartwatch with smartphone notifications, and the Huawei Band 9 for athletes needing a reliable fitness tracker.

Are Huawei Smartwatches Good?

Huawei produces high-quality, reliable smartwatches and fitness trackers with sleek designs. The Band 9 is a testament to their commitment to performance and style.

Does the Huawei Band 7 Have GPS?

No, the Huawei Band 7 lacks built-in GPS, and this applies to the Band 9 as well. You can use your smartphone’s GPS to track routes as a workaround.

Conclusion

Our Huawei Band 9 review is overwhelmingly positive. Despite minor drawbacks, such as the lack of GPS and slightly reduced battery life compared to the Band 8, its advantages shine through. We highly recommend the Band 9 for athletes seeking a reliable fitness tracker. Note that it’s not a full smartwatch, but for sports tracking, it’s hard to beat. Personalize yours with our Huawei Band 9 straps.