Huawei’s watch GT series crosses 54 million sales, cementing its lead in global smartwatch shipments

Huawei’s smartwatch business has reached a new high, with its Watch GT lineup proving to be the powerhouse behind a global surge in sales. The Chinese tech giant revealed that the Watch GT series has now surpassed 54 million units shipped worldwide, marking it as one of the company’s most successful wearable product lines to date.

The milestone was announced during the launch of the new Watch GT 6 series in China, where Huawei Consumer Business CEO He Gang said the GT range had “bombarded” the smartwatch market with its blend of sleek design, long battery life and advanced fitness features. He highlighted that around 52 million units had already been sold globally, and updated figures confirmed the tally had since passed 54 million.

The popularity of the GT models has been central to Huawei’s dominance in the wearables sector. The company was the top brand in global smartwatch shipments during the first half of this year and has held the number-one spot in China’s wearable market for six consecutive years, from 2019 to 2024. With rivals like Apple and Samsung also vying for global share, Huawei’s consistency highlights the GT series’ role in keeping it firmly at the front of the pack.

Consumer enthusiasm for the GT models lies in their combination of practicality and innovation. The earlier Watch 5 series attracted attention for introducing X-Tap multi-sensing technology, a first in the industry. Alongside that, stylish aesthetics and bold colour options helped to appeal not just to technology enthusiasts but to fashion-conscious users too.

The newly unveiled Watch GT 6 series looks set to extend the momentum. With an upgraded design, enhanced sports modes, refined health features and an impressive 21-day battery life, Huawei is aiming to keep its wearables appealing to both casual users and serious fitness fans. The company hopes these improvements will strengthen its lead at a time when the smartwatch sector has become increasingly competitive.

Beyond the GT 6, Huawei is preparing to launch its next flagship wearable, the Watch Ultimate 2. Details remain under wraps, but industry observers believe it will build on the GT series’ reputation for robust design and extended functionality. Analysts say the launch could be critical in maintaining Huawei’s upward trajectory in both global and domestic markets.

Demand for the GT line has been so strong that Huawei executives credit it as a major factor in the company’s overall wearable success. According to He Gang, the craze around the GT range has transformed the brand’s smartwatch segment and helped Huawei withstand challenges in other parts of its business.

Huawei’s momentum comes at a time when smartwatches are increasingly seen as more than simple accessories. For many, they serve as fitness companions, health monitors and even style statements. The GT series appears to have struck a balance by combining powerful technology with attractive designs and accessible prices.

The figures released this week underscore the extent to which Huawei has carved out a lasting niche in the crowded wearable market. With the GT 6 now available and the Watch Ultimate 2 on the horizon, the company looks set to add even more numbers to its already remarkable 54 million-unit tally.