The battery life of the Huawei Watch Ultimate when using Always-On Display (AOD) does not directly depend on whether it is paired with an iPhone or an Android phone. Instead, the impact of AOD on battery life is primarily related to the watch's own settings and usage patterns.
General Battery Life with AOD:
- The Huawei Watch Ultimate is known for its impressive battery life, with up to 14 days of typical usage without AOD and up to 8 days with heavy usage[2][5].
- When AOD is enabled, the battery life is significantly reduced. Real-life tests have shown that with AOD, the watch can last about 7 days with regular use and around 4 days with active use[1].
Impact of AOD:
- Generally, enabling AOD can halve the battery life of the Huawei Watch Ultimate, as seen in other devices where AOD can drain the battery about four times faster[3].
Pairing with iPhone or Android:
- The pairing of the Huawei Watch Ultimate with either an iPhone or an Android phone does not inherently affect the battery life of the watch itself. However, the watch's compatibility with these devices might influence how notifications and other features are handled, which could indirectly affect battery life by altering usage patterns.
- Huawei watches typically work better with Android devices due to native support and integration, but they can also be used with iPhones through third-party apps, which might limit some features and potentially affect battery life indirectly due to differences in how data is synced and notifications are handled.
In summary, the battery life of the Huawei Watch Ultimate with AOD is primarily influenced by the watch's settings and usage patterns rather than the type of phone it is paired with. However, the efficiency of data synchronization and notification handling might vary slightly between iPhone and Android pairings, potentially affecting overall battery life indirectly.
Citations:
[1] https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_ultimate_review-news-58259.php
[2] https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate-review_id5760
[3] https://www.dxomark.com/always-on-display-how-does-it-affect-battery-life/
[4] https://www.techradar.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/wearables/watch-ultimate/
[6] https://www.cnet.com/reviews/huawei-watch-review/
[7] https://www.androidheadlines.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-review
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/HuaweiWatchGT/comments/vvqlxv/why_the_huawei_watches_so_much_better_on_battery/
[9] https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/smartwatches/1418577/huawei-watch-ultimate-review