HONOR review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
HONOR suits you if you want one brand covering smartwatches, fitness trackers and smart scales, and you would rather deal with a maker than a membership. Battery life runs 15 days on the flagship watch, and help runs on email, chat and phone.
Key facts
- Best for
- Buying across smartwatch, tracker and scale without juggling separate brands
- Battery life
- 15 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Water resistance (m)
- 40 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- AE, BG, BY, CL, CN, CO, CZ, DE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GR, HK, HU, ID, IQ, IT, KG, MM, MX, MY, NL, PE, PH, PK, PL, RO, RS, RU, SA, SG, SK, TH, TR, UA, UK, VN, ZA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- HONOR Device Co., Ltd. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- China (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Smartwatch, Fitness tracker, Smart scale
- Official website
- honor.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers three product types in one range: smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart scale
- Battery life of 15 days outpaces the category median of 12 days
- Support spans email, chat and phone, including phone and a help centre
- Sells across AE, BG and BY, so the same range covers many regions
Cons
- Availability is uneven across countries: AE, BG and BY does not list every market
- Water resistance stops at 40 metres, so it is a pool and shower watch rather than a dive computer
- The legal entity behind the warranty is HONOR Device Co., Ltd., based in China, which can matter for cross-border repairs
Who it suits
- You want a smartwatch and a matching smart scale from the same maker
- You want phone support rather than chat only
- You are buying in one of the markets HONOR sells in
Who should look elsewhere
- You want a smart ring or chest strap, which Amazfit covers through smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring
- You only need a plain tracker and want the simplest line, as Runmefit offers through smartwatch and fitness tracker
- You need deep water ratings for open-water swimming
Core features
HONOR's lineup spans smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart scale, so a watch, a lighter tracker and a scale can come from one maker. Battery life is the headline figure: 15 days on the flagship watch, against a category median of 12 days. That puts HONOR above the middle of the field, though not at the very top. Water resistance reaches 40 metres, which suits swimming pools and showers rather than diving. Support runs on email, chat and phone, so phone help is there when a watch will not sync.
How HONOR compares
Covers the same core two product types as HONOR, smartwatch and fitness tracker, which suits you if you already prefer that ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of devices does HONOR make?+
HONOR covers three product types: smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart scale. That means you can pair a wearable with a matching scale from the same maker instead of buying each piece separately. A buyer who wants a ring or a chest strap will need another brand.
How long does the battery last?+
Battery life on the flagship HONOR watch is 15 days. The category median for smartwatches and fitness trackers is 12 days, so HONOR sits above the middle. Expect fewer days if you keep GPS and notifications on constantly.
Can I swim with a HONOR watch?+
Water resistance reaches 40 metres. That covers surface swimming, showers and splashes in the rain. It is not a dive rating, so take the watch off before diving or any deep water work.
Where does HONOR sell?+
HONOR sells in United Arab Emirates, BG and BY. That covers much of Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia, so a buyer in one of those markets can buy direct from the brand. Check your own country is listed before ordering.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, so you have phone, chat and email alongside a help centre. Phone support matters most when a watch will not pair with your phone. The company behind the warranty is HONOR Device Co., Ltd..
Does HONOR need a paid membership?+
HONOR sells hardware directly rather than through a subscription, and the category median membership cost is €6.86 a month across brands. You pay for the device once. A buyer who expects coaching bundled into a fee should compare that elsewhere.
What does HONOR cost to get into?+
Entry prices in this category start around €89, with a wider spread running €17.54 to €611.24. HONOR covers watches, trackers and scales at different points in that range, so your entry cost depends on which device you pick.
Sources
- agreement.itsec.honor.com/asm/agrFile/getHtmlFile checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Honor manages and operates this Website in Guangdong province, the People's Republic of China. ... exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in People's Court in Futian District, Shenzhen”
- honor.com/global checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Wearables ... HONOR Watch ... HONOR Band ... HONOR Scale”
- honor.com/global/wearables/honor-watch-5-ultra checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Water resistance (m)
“supports free dives at depths of up to 40 metres”
- honor.com/my-bm/wearables/honor-watch-5-ultra/buy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Markets, Support channels
“HONOR Watch 5 Ultra ... Hayat Bateri 15 Hari (battery life 15 days)”
- honor.com/uk/support/warranty-policy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“This warranty will be provided by HONOR Device Co., Ltd. and its local affiliate listed at the following address”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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