Frustrated with your Huawei smartwatch not charging wirelessly from your shiny new phone? You're not alone! Huawei has dropped a bit of a bombshell, announcing that the Mate 80 series and Mate X7 foldable phones won't wirelessly charge certain smartwatches due to a compatibility issue. Let's dive into why, and what it means for you.
Huawei's flagship phones are known for their cutting-edge features, including blazing-fast 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging. These features make life easier, keeping your devices powered up quickly and conveniently. But here's where it gets interesting: these phones also boast a 'reverse wireless charging' feature, allowing them to share their power with other devices, like your smartwatch. You simply place the wearable on the back of the phone, and voila – charging on the go!
However, a recent shift in Huawei's charging technology has created a snag. The Huawei Watch 5, Fit 4, and GT 6 smartwatches, unfortunately, are not compatible with the reverse wireless charging of the Mate 80 series or Mate X7. This means you'll need to use a separate charger for these specific models. The company hasn't given a detailed explanation, but the clues are in the details.
Back in June, Huawei revealed that smartwatches released after May 2025 would incorporate new wireless charging modules. These modules feature a compact design to reduce weight and enable thinner watch profiles, enhancing the user experience. This upgrade involves a different coil layout within the watch compared to previous models. This new design makes the watch only compatible with the 2nd-gen wireless charging dock.
And this is the part most people miss... Due to these changes in the charging coil layout and design upgrades, the Huawei Mate 80 series and Mate X7 can't wirelessly charge these newer smartwatches. This is likely to be the case for future flagship phones as well. The tech giant advises users to use the Huawei Watch wireless charging dock to charge their smartwatches.
Controversy & Comment Hooks: What do you think about this change? Do you find it inconvenient, or are you okay with using a separate charging dock? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This article is based on information from Huawei Central, and is written by a content editor.
