Currently, the Huawei Watch Ultimate does not support NFC payments when paired with an iPhone. Huawei has recently announced that NFC payment functionality will be available for some of its smartwatches, including the Watch GT 5 series and the Ultimate Green Edition, but this feature is initially limited to Android users. For iPhone users, the NFC payment feature is expected to be available in the first half of 2025, but no specific date has been confirmed yet[1][4][7].
The NFC payment feature on Huawei smartwatches works through the Quicko Wallet app, which requires creating a virtual prepaid Mastercard. This setup allows users to make contactless payments without needing their smartphone or wallet. However, the process involves additional steps and potential fees, such as a 1% charge for foreign currency transactions[1][4].
Pairing a Huawei Watch with an iPhone is possible using the Huawei Health app, which allows basic integration like receiving notifications and tracking health data. However, the integration is not as seamless as with Android devices, and features like playback control are limited[2][5].
In summary, while the Huawei Watch Ultimate can be paired with an iPhone for basic functions, NFC payments are not currently supported for iPhone users. The feature is expected to become available in the future, but it will require using the Quicko Wallet app and may involve additional setup and costs.
Citations:
[1] https://www.galaxus.at/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJlVtWYct3A
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQYJFtMfDuI
[4] https://gagadget.com/en/515257-huawei-launches-nfc-payments-for-gt-5-gt-5-pro-and-ultimate-green-edition-watches/
[5] https://www.reddit.com/r/HuaweiWatchGT/comments/onjfwi/how_better_is_huawei_watches_compatibility_with/
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/1dr3aty/access_cards_on_huawei_watches/
[7] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-announces-NFC-payment-update-for-new-smartwatches.898257.0.html
[8] https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/05/25/forget-apple-watch-huawei-watch-ultimate-beats-apple-to-game-changing-new-features/
[9] https://xdaforums.com/t/developing-nfc-functionality-on-huawei-watches.4689316/