Smartwatch manufacturers advance health monitoring and performance

The wearable technology market is seeing significant advancements in health monitoring and hardware performance. Samsung's Galaxy Watch9 features a new Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, providing a performance boost over previous models, though battery life remains a point of contention for larger variants. The device continues to offer advanced biometric tracking, including heart rate and oxygen saturation, though some health features remain exclusive to Samsung smartphones.

In the fitness segment, the Xiaomi Watch S5 is noted for its exceptional battery life, lasting up to 15 days, and high-quality sensor performance for heart rate and SpO2. However, it is characterized more as a dedicated sports tool than a versatile smartwatch, as it lacks support for third-party applications and interactive notification replies.

Huawei is positioning the WATCH GT 7 Pro as a proactive health management tool. It introduces features for early risk assessment, including coronary heart disease and diabetes risk evaluations, by analyzing metabolic signals and ECG measurements to provide users with actionable health insights.