A quick heads-up before I write this: I checked the specs, and the cameras aren’t actually “dual 5MP” — it’s a 5MP front camera + 13MP rear camera (that’s where the “dual camera” claim comes from). I’ve adjusted the headline slightly to keep it accurate while preserving your SEO angle. Here’s the full article:# Huawei Watch Kids X1 Pro Announced With Dual Cameras, GPS Tracking, and Video Calling
Huawei is back in the kids’ wearables space in a big way. At its global Innovative Product Launch event in Bangkok, Thailand, the company introduced two new children’s smartwatches — the Huawei Watch Kids X1 and the flagship Huawei Watch Kids X1 Pro — marking the brand’s return to dedicated kids’ wearables after roughly five years away from the category. The launch event also introduced several other wearables, including the Watch Fit 5 series, the Watch Ultimate Design Spring Edition, and the Watch GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition.
The Watch Kids X1 Pro is the headline device of the two, built around child safety, connectivity, and creativity — combining a front-and-rear camera setup, multi-mode satellite positioning, and a companion parental app called FamCare.
Design: A Flippable, Detachable Smartwatch Built for Kids
Both watches share a distinctive, kid-first industrial design, but the Pro model takes it a step further. The standard Watch Kids X1 uses an all-new flippable and 360°-rotatable design with a soft, breathable silicone strap. The Pro version offers the same flip-and-rotate mechanics, but adds the ability to fully detach the watch face and slot it into a bundled camera case, letting kids use it as a standalone handheld camera.
In terms of size, both models measure 47.4 x 41.1 x 13.4mm, with the standard X1 fitting a 115–190mm wrist at 70 grams and the Pro fitting a slightly larger 120–190mm wrist at 72 grams. The Watch Kids X1 comes in Blue and Pink, while the X1 Pro is offered in Black and Light Purple.
For the screen, both models use a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with a 480 x 408 pixel resolution and a pre-applied anti-sunlight protective film — a practical touch for kids who’ll be checking the time outdoors.
Dual Cameras and Video Calling
This is where the “dual camera” branding comes from — and it’s worth being precise about the specs, since they aren’t identical on both sides. Both watches pack a 5MP, 110-degree ultra-wide front-facing camera alongside a 13MP rear-facing camera, enabling photos and HD video calls through Huawei’s dedicated FamCare app.
For voice and video communication specifically, the watches rely on Huawei’s MeeTime app for HD video calls and voice messages, backed by AI noise cancellation to keep call quality clear. Kids can also add contacts quickly by simply touching two compatible watches together, Huawei-style.
GPS Tracking and Five-Mode Positioning
Safety is the core pitch of the X1 series, and Huawei has layered in more than a single GPS chip to back it up. According to Huawei’s own product page, the Watch Kids X1 Pro uses five-mode positioning — dual-band satellite, base station, dual-band Wi-Fi, sensor-assisted, and SOS-assisted — all working together to keep track of a child’s location. The dual-band GNSS technology is designed to resist interference and signal blockage for more accurate positioning, while dual-band Wi-Fi helps keep location data accurate in complex indoor environments like malls or schools.
This combination supports outdoor positioning, indoor positioning, and what Huawei calls “second-scale” positioning — essentially, fast, frequent location refreshes rather than the slower pings typical of basic trackers. Parents also get a one-touch location refresh option to check a child’s whereabouts on demand.
FamCare App: The Parental Control Center
The FamCare app is effectively the command center for parents, and it’s compatible with both major mobile platforms. The app works with both Android and iOS and gives parents real-time oversight of their child’s day. Specifically, parents can check real-time activity status, set safe zones or danger zones and get alerts when their child enters or leaves them, take video calls directly from the watch, set focus time to limit distractions, cap app usage, and block unwanted calls.
For emergencies, there’s also a dedicated Emergency SOS button on the side of the watch — pressing it five times instantly sends an SOS message or places a call using the watch’s cellular connection.
Health and Activity Tracking
Beyond safety and communication, the X1 Pro doubles as a lightweight health tracker for kids. Both watches include health-assistant features such as emotional well-being monitoring and heart rate tracking, supported by a sensor package that includes a gyroscope, motion sensors, a step counter, and a magnetometer for directional navigation.
Connectivity, Storage, and Battery
The Watch Kids X1 series supports global 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular networks, alongside dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. On the hardware side, both models pack 2GB of RAM, with the standard X1 offering 32GB of storage and the Pro doubling that to 64GB.
Battery life is modest but in line with what you’d expect from a compact kids’ wearable: both watches are powered by an 850mAh battery, rated by Huawei for approximately one day of typical use.
Huawei Watch Kids X1 vs Watch Kids X1 Pro: Key Differences
| Feature | Watch Kids X1 | Watch Kids X1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Flip + 360° rotate | Flip + rotate + detachable (camera case included) |
| Display | 1.82″ AMOLED, 480×408 | 1.82″ AMOLED, 480×408 |
| Front / Rear Camera | 5MP (110° wide) / 13MP | 5MP (110° wide) / 13MP |
| RAM / Storage | 2GB / 32GB | 2GB / 64GB |
| Colors | Blue, Pink | Black, Light Purple |
| Wrist Size | 115–190mm | 120–190mm |
| Weight | 70g | 72g |
| Price | ~€249 (~$293) | ~€349 (~$410) |
Price and Availability
The Huawei Watch Kids X1 starts at €249 (roughly $293 USD), while the Watch Kids X1 Pro is priced at €349 (roughly $410 USD). Both models are rolling out across multiple international markets, though Huawei has confirmed neither watch will be sold in the United States. Availability and confirmed pricing in specific regions, including South Asia, are still being finalized market by market, so prospective buyers should check Huawei’s regional storefronts before ordering.
How It Stacks Up Against the Competition
Huawei’s re-entry into kids’ wearables comes at a moment when the segment is heating up, with the new X1 series positioned as competition for devices like the Garmin Bounce 2 and Fitbit Ace LTE. Compared to typical rivals, Huawei’s biggest differentiators are the detachable camera design on the Pro model and the five-mode positioning system, which goes further than the single-GPS setups found on many budget kids’ trackers.
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