Honor Watch 6 Pro launches with cardiac arrest alerts, Blood Pressure 2.0, and a brighter OLED display
Honor has introduced the Watch 6 Pro in China, positioning its latest smartwatch as a health-focused wearable with several standout monitoring features. Launched on September 28, 2026, the Honor Watch 6 Pro starts at 1,699 yuan during its introductory offer, which is approximately $253. A wider international release has not yet been confirmed.
Unlike the earlier Honor Watch 6 Plus, which emphasized fitness tracking and extended battery life, the Watch 6 Pro places more attention on advanced health insights. The smartwatch arrives in five design options, including premium-looking versions that use ceramic elements for a more refined finish.
The most eye-catching feature is its potential cardiac arrest warning system. Using optical sensors on the wrist, the Honor Watch 6 Pro can analyze signals and look for unusual patterns. If abnormal readings are detected, the watch can alert the wearer through strong vibrations. In more serious cases, it can contact preset emergency contacts and display guidance for CPR and defibrillator use.
There is an important condition: emergency alerts require the watch to be connected to a properly configured smartphone. Honor also makes it clear that the feature is not a replacement for professional medical equipment. The company warns that the smartwatch may miss certain cardiac events or trigger false alerts.
Another major addition is Blood Pressure 2.0. This feature is designed to monitor blood pressure trends throughout the day and use AI to identify possible links between changes in blood pressure, activity, habits, and daily routines. Rather than offering a single isolated reading, the system aims to provide a broader picture of how blood pressure may fluctuate over time.
The Honor Watch 6 Pro can also display glucose data when paired with a compatible Sinocare continuous glucose monitoring sensor. However, the watch itself does not measure blood glucose independently. Users need an external CGM sensor and a separate app for this function to work.
Honor notes that users must join the relevant research programs to access the cardiac arrest detection and blood pressure monitoring features. The Watch 6 Pro is not classified as a medical device, so its health tools should be treated as wellness and reference features rather than official diagnostic functions.
The smartwatch also brings hardware upgrades. It features a 1.5-inch dual-layer OLED display with a claimed global peak brightness of 4,500 nits, making it both larger and brighter than the screen on the Watch 6 Plus. This should improve outdoor visibility and make the interface easier to read in bright sunlight.
For location tracking, the Honor Watch 6 Pro includes dual-band GNSS with three antennas, which should help improve positioning accuracy during outdoor workouts and navigation. Battery life is rated at up to 10 days with typical use. That is shorter than the Honor Watch 6 Plus, which is rated for up to 17 days, but the trade-off appears to be the Pro model’s brighter display and more advanced health features.
In China, the Honor Watch 6 Pro carries a regular price of 1,799 yuan, with the launch promotion bringing it down to 1,699 yuan. For now, Honor has not announced whether the smartwatch will be released in global markets.
With its cardiac alert system, AI-assisted blood pressure tracking, bright OLED display, and premium design choices, the Honor Watch 6 Pro is clearly aimed at users who want more than basic fitness tracking from a smartwatch. Its most advanced features still come with limitations, but it represents another step toward wearables becoming more proactive health companions.
