What does the word “Ultra” mean to you? In the tech world, I think most can agree that it’s come to mean “the absolute best.” The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best phone Samsung makes and one of the very best Android phones you can get, for example. Similar things could be said about other Ultra-branded products, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is easily one of the best smartwatches on the market. You’ve also got things like the Roku Ultra and Intel Core Ultra processors. Generally, when you see “Ultra” in the name of something, you expect it to be top-of-the-line.
I expected that when I went hands-on with the new HONOR Watch 5 Ultra. However, I’m not so sure “Ultra” should apply to this watch. Don’t get me wrong: it’s got a lot of great things going for it, and people in the market for a new smartwatch should give it a look. But is it really Ultra?