Is this £150 smartwatch the only ride recorder cyclists need?

Is this £150 smartwatch the only ride recorder cyclists need?

Huawei takes aim at Garmin with new Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro smartwatches, offering increased functionality and ultra-thin shape

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Published: May 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Chinese electronics giant Huawei has introduced a pair of new sports-oriented smartwatches, the Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro, with prices starting at just £149.99/ €169.99.

Huawei launched the Fit 3 in May 2024 and says the Fit 4 series has even more to offer, with features including offline maps access, a new barometer and health-monitoring data.

Smartwatches offer cyclists the opportunity to monitor useful metrics such as biometric data, speed, location and a whole host more. The best on the market are user-friendly, unobtrusive and can enhance a rider's experience – and even the effectiveness of their training.

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The Fit 4 Pro smartwatch offers an improved barometer over the Fit 3, according to Huawei. Huawei

Huawei explains that the Fit 4 series introduces “innovative premium materials such as sapphire glass and aviation-grade aluminium body with titanium alloy bezel”, saying this signifies “a leap in build quality, protection and durability for a more wear-resistant experience”.

Huawei's Fit 4 smartwatch retails from £149.99. Huawei

The Fit 4 is priced competitively from £149.99 / €169.99, with its higher-spec sibling the Fit 4 Pro starting at £249.99/ €279.99. Could the tech on offer at these prices worry more established brands such as Garmin, Coros and Suunto?

The Huawei Fit 4 Pro is claimed to be only 9.3mm thick. Huawei

Huawei says the Fit 4 Pro will combine an ultra-thin design with pro-grade sports tracking.

It also includes a new watersports route-tracking feature, offline maps access, water resistance up to 40 metres for diving and access to more than 15,000 global golf course maps.

Huawei says the Fit 4 Pro is only 9.3mm thick. 

Improved altitude data

Offline maps access could be useful for those who like to head out in the backcountry. Huawei

A new barometer, to enable you to monitor elevation-gain data, is aimed at mountain climbers, but its benefits could also apply to cyclists.

This barometer, or air-pressure sensor, will be used to enhance outdoor-sport data measurement accuracy, according to Huawei.

Health-monitoring tech

The Fit 4 Pro can collect health data, such as blood oxygen levels and breathing rate. Huawei

The Fit 4 Pro also uses Huawei’s TruSense health-monitoring system. It measures vital signs such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels and respiratory rate, as well as emotional well-being and stress-level assessments.

Big battery

Despite its thin profile, the Fit 4 Pro is touted as having a large battery capacity. Huawei

The Fit 4 Pro can go without daily recharging, according to Huawei, although the brand didn't supply any specific information on battery capacity. The brand says this makes it perfect for travel, long training sessions and spontaneous weekend getaways. It says the watch is “designed for life beyond the plug”. 

Pricing and availability

Huawei's Fit 4 smartwatch takes the tech up a notch from the Fit 3. Huawei

The Huawei Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro are available to pre-order now from the Huawei Store. Both are slated for official launch on 26 May.