When using a Huawei Watch Ultimate with an iPhone, there are significant limitations related to Google Maps. The Huawei Watch Ultimate does not support Google Maps directly. Instead, it uses Huawei's own Petal Maps service for navigation[1][4]. This means you cannot access Google Maps on the watch itself.
To use maps on the Huawei Watch Ultimate, you would need to rely on Petal Maps, which might not offer the same level of detail or functionality as Google Maps. Additionally, the watch does not have LTE or 5G connectivity, so it must be paired with your iPhone for internet access, which could limit its standalone use for navigation[1][4].
If you want to use Google Maps on a Huawei device, you might consider using a workaround like downloading a third-party app that can display Google Maps, but this is not a straightforward process and may require additional steps or costs, as seen with the Huawei Watch Fit 3[7]. However, such workarounds are not typically available or supported for the Huawei Watch Ultimate.
Overall, if you rely heavily on Google Maps for navigation, the Huawei Watch Ultimate might not be the best choice, especially when paired with an iPhone.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to1SZXFYYVY
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/hwatch/comments/1e3p4gu/watch_fit_3_issues_on_ios/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE-JoKtxQac
[4] https://www.techradar.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate
[5] https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254579564
[6] https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/11/suunto-amoled-review.html
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2ChW46Wfx8
[8] https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/05/25/forget-apple-watch-huawei-watch-ultimate-beats-apple-to-game-changing-new-features/