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Huawei Launches Watch GT Runner 2 With 3D Antenna, Marathon Mode and 14-Day Battery

The release marks Huawei's first runner‑centric watch in five years.

Overview

  • Huawei unveiled the Watch GT Runner 2 at its Madrid event, presenting a runner-focused sequel co-created with Eliud Kipchoge, who was named global ambassador.
  • The watch adds a 3D floating antenna, dual-band satellite positioning and an inertial algorithm for more reliable route tracking, with independent navigation without a phone.
  • An Intelligent Marathon Mode offers race planning and guidance, plus metrics such as running power, dynamic pace cues, smart refuel reminders and real-time lactate threshold detection.
  • Hardware includes a 1.32-inch AMOLED display rated at 3,000 nits, a titanium case with second‑gen Kunlun Glass, 5 ATM water resistance and a battery rated up to 14 days or 32 hours of continuous GPS.
  • On sale now in select markets at about £350/€399 with UK Curve Pay support, the watch is not launching in the U.S., and early third‑party tests report GPS improvements that do not yet match top-tier rivals.