Honor Watch 5 Ultra: Premium Smartwatch with Rugged Appeal
The Honor Watch 5 Ultra has hit the ground running, bringing all the right bells and whistles along with an eye-catching design that seems likely to woo even die-hard watch fans combined with ruggedness and amenities for health and sports.
Built to last, designed to dazzle
Honor doesn't joke when it comes to build quality. The Watch 5 Ultra has got its body made from aerospace-grade titanium alloy, meaning it's tough yet surprisingly lightweight. Topping it off is sapphire glass protecting the screen, all housed within a distinctive octagonal frame. It is both a perfect look for sophisticated but adventurous persona.
It's adventure-proof as well. It has an IP68 rating - meaning it's totally dust-tight and protected against water ingress of up to 5ATM. All underwater enthusiasts can take pleasure in the fact that this watch comes with a special freediving mode that can track dives down to 40 meters. Impressive!
That's a tough battery for a shiny display.
That screen isn't just good; it's about a 1.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466x466 pixels that is quite sharp. Battery life? Honor says there will be inactivity for at least 15 days after a charge. Oh, and with wireless rapid charging, just 10 minutes would bring you to a full day's usage.
More Than Timepieces
Beyond the telling of time, practicalities have been infused into the Watch 5 Ultra: sleep-tracking watch faces, calming music to calm one down, a voice memo recorder for quick notes to write up, and a "find my device" feature as well. There's no incompatibility, either – it works well with both Android and iOS devices.
Straps, Pricing, and Availability
You can choose between black or brown leather strap options, although at the moment it seems only the leather strap model is available. The standard selling price is set at $260.
Good news for early birds, though: Pre-ordering by May 29 would guarantee it for $236. Sales start officially on May 30. If you are looking for a premium smartwatch equally weighted on toughness and tech, the Honor Watch 5 Ultra is indeed one to consider.
