The user interfaces of the Huawei Watch Ultimate and Huawei Watch D differ significantly in terms of design, functionality, and features.
Huawei Watch Ultimate
The Huawei Watch Ultimate runs on Harmony OS 3.0, offering a responsive and familiar UI for users accustomed to Huawei devices. It features a customizable set of widgets and access to weather and playback controls. The watch includes three physical buttons, with the third button on the left side dedicated to activating Ultimate Mode, which includes Expedition Mode and Dive Mode. This mode provides a specialized interface for tracking adventures, displaying information like distance, speed, and markers, and offers features such as a compass and SpO2 monitor[1][3][4].
The watch's UI is designed to be intuitive, with swiping gestures to access notifications and quick toggles. The top-right button acts as a rotating crown to access the main menu, where users can find customization options and workout modes[4]. The watch also supports hands-free calls and has a speaker and microphone, making it suitable for voice communications[3].
Huawei Watch D
In contrast, the Huawei Watch D focuses primarily on health features, particularly its innovative calibration-free blood pressure measurement. It operates via a 1.64-inch touchscreen and two buttons on the right side. The upper button opens the overview of all programs, while the lower button is set by default to start blood pressure measurements, though its function can be customized[2][5].
The UI is straightforward, with gestures like swiping from top to bottom to access quick settings and from bottom to top for notifications. Swiping left or right navigates through various information cards, which can be customized both on the watch and in the companion app[2]. The watch lacks an app store, limiting its functionality compared to the Watch Ultimate, but it provides essential health tracking features and integration with Huawei's Health app[2][5].
Key Differences
- Purpose and Features: The Huawei Watch Ultimate is designed for adventure and sports with features like Expedition Mode, while the Huawei Watch D focuses on health monitoring, especially blood pressure.
- Physical Buttons and Interface: The Watch Ultimate has three buttons with a dedicated mode for adventure tracking, whereas the Watch D has two buttons with a focus on health-related functions.
- App Support: The Watch Ultimate supports more apps and features, while the Watch D does not have an app store.
- Design and Build: The Watch Ultimate is larger and more premium, with a focus on durability, whereas the Watch D is more compact and made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
Citations:
[1] https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate-review_id5760
[2] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Watch-D-smartwatch-review-First-calibration-free-blood-pressure-measurement.680181.0.html
[3] https://root-nation.com/gadgets-en/wearables-en/en-huawei-watch-ultimate-review/
[4] https://www.androidheadlines.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-review
[5] https://www.pickr.com.au/reviews/2022/huawei-watch-d-mly-b10/
[6] https://versus.com/en/huawei-watch-d-vs-huawei-watch-ultimate
[7] https://www.techradar.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-d/