The Huawei Watch Ultimate, specifically the Ultimate Green Edition, is among the models that will receive an NFC payment update, allowing users to make contactless payments via the Quicko Wallet app[1][3]. However, whether this feature can work without an internet connection depends on the specifics of the Quicko Wallet service and how it handles offline transactions.
Generally, NFC payments can work without an internet connection if the service uses a secure element to store payment information locally, similar to how Apple Pay operates[2]. However, services like Google Pay typically require an internet connection for transaction verification[2]. Since Huawei is using the Quicko Wallet app for NFC payments, it would need to support offline transactions for this to work without internet.
As of now, there is no specific information available on whether the Quicko Wallet app supports offline transactions. Therefore, it is uncertain whether the Huawei Watch Ultimate can make NFC payments without an internet connection using this service. Users would need to check the app's capabilities or wait for further updates from Huawei or Quicko Wallet regarding offline functionality.
Additionally, the NFC payment feature on Huawei smartwatches is initially available for Android users, with support for iOS users expected in the first half of 2025[1][3]. This rollout indicates that Huawei is actively developing its payment capabilities, but the specifics of offline functionality remain unclear.
Citations:
[1] https://www.digitec.ch/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[2] https://www.blackview.hk/blog/guides/can-nfc-payment-work-without-internet
[3] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-announces-NFC-payment-update-for-new-smartwatches.898257.0.html
[4] https://www.galaxus.at/en/page/huawei-smartwatches-will-soon-be-able-to-pay-wirelessly-via-nfc-35073
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HpFZV9qY8U
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMWkZi_oR2s
[7] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00409935/
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/community/details/Does-Huawei-Smart-Watch-Support-NFC-Function/topicId_48136/