Honor unveils Watch 5 Ultra and Earbuds Open at MWC

Honor Unveils Watch 5 Ultra and Earbuds Open at MWC: A Glimpse Into the Brand’s Wearable Future

Honor unveils Watch 5 Ultra and Earbuds Open at MWC

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Honor took center stage with the launch of two new standout wearable devices: the Honor Watch 5 Ultra and the Honor Earbuds Open. These devices highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to blending advanced technology with user-centric design, placing a firm emphasis on wellness, smart connectivity, and lifestyle adaptability.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra: Smartwatch Meets Rugged Elegance

The Honor Watch 5 Ultra represents a significant leap in the brand’s smartwatch lineup. This timepiece not only carries the premium aesthetics that Honor has cultivated over the years but also introduces new hardware and software improvements that appeal to both fitness enthusiasts and tech lovers.

1. Materials and Durability

One of the most noticeable features of the Watch 5 Ultra is its premium construction. It uses aerospace-grade titanium for the frame, giving it a durable yet lightweight profile. The watch is MIL-STD-810H certified for resistance against extreme temperatures, shock, and humidity. Combined with 5ATM water resistance, the Ultra is built for the active lifestyle — whether that’s trail running, diving, or daily commuting.

2. Advanced Health Tracking

Honor has made significant upgrades in its TruSeen 5.5+ health tracking system. This version brings enhanced optical sensors and improved AI algorithms for more accurate heart rate, SpO2, and sleep monitoring. The Watch 5 Ultra also supports continuous skin temperature sensing — a new feature that can provide early warnings for illness or fatigue.

The watch supports electrocardiogram (ECG) functionality, bringing it into competition with flagship wearables from Apple and Samsung. Honor positions this device as not just a fitness tracker, but a real-time health companion.

3. Battery Life and Performance

Battery life is a standout feature, with Honor claiming up to 14 days on a single charge, thanks to its efficient operating system and low-power AMOLED display. The watch runs on a custom version of MagicOS for Wearables, which integrates fluid animations and seamless app compatibility across Honor devices.

4. Dual GPS and Route Navigation

Another feature catered toward outdoor adventurers is dual-frequency GPS support, offering better precision in challenging environments such as urban canyons and mountainous terrain. Hikers and cyclists can benefit from built-in route-back navigation, ensuring safe and stress-free returns.

Honor Earbuds Open: The Brand’s First Semi-Open TWS

In addition to its premium smartwatch, Honor unveiled the Earbuds Open, the company’s first semi-open true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. These earbuds aim to offer a balanced audio experience with enhanced situational awareness.

1. Semi-Open Design for All-Day Comfort

Unlike traditional in-ear buds that create a seal inside the ear canal, the Earbuds Open feature a semi-open design that rests more naturally in the outer ear. This results in improved comfort, especially for prolonged use, and allows ambient sound to enter, making them ideal for users who prefer awareness of their surroundings — such as during walking or cycling.

2. AI-Driven Noise Management

While semi-open earbuds traditionally lack active noise cancellation, Honor’s new buds introduce AI-based noise balancing, which adapts sound levels based on environmental noise. While this doesn’t completely cancel out sound like ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) systems, it enhances clarity for voice calls and media playback in moderately noisy environments.

3. Crystal Clear Audio and Dual-Device Pairing

With 14.2mm dynamic drivers and Honor’s in-house HiFi audio tuning, the Earbuds Open offer rich, well-balanced audio. The company also emphasized dual-device pairing, allowing users to switch seamlessly between a smartphone and a laptop, for instance, without manually disconnecting.

4. Battery and Charging

The earbuds offer up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge, with the charging case extending total battery life to around 35 hours. A quick 10-minute charge delivers roughly 3 hours of usage — ideal for on-the-go users.

Seamless Integration and Ecosystem Play

Both the Watch 5 Ultra and Earbuds Open are optimized for use within the Honor ecosystem. Through MagicRing — Honor’s cross-device collaboration platform — users can synchronize health data, audio settings, and device preferences across compatible Honor smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Starting a workout on the Watch 5 Ultra can automatically trigger workout music on the Earbuds Open. Notifications, call handling, and voice assistant access are all shared intelligently between devices.

Honor’s Wearable Evolution

Honor’s MWC 2025 launch highlights a clear shift in the company’s wearable strategy. The Watch 5 Ultra competes directly with top-tier smartwatches in both functionality and build quality, while the Earbuds Open show that Honor is ready to innovate in the TWS market with fresh designs and smart features.

These devices are not only standalone performers but also foundational pieces in Honor’s broader vision for a connected lifestyle — one that’s focused on health, convenience, and seamless interaction.

With these launches, Honor continues to prove that it’s not just chasing trends, but actively shaping the future of wearable technology.