Huawei isn't letting the U.S. trade ban affect its global ambitions; the brand is steadily churning out one eye-catching device after another. The tri-folding Mate XT is the coolest phone I used, and while I was initially worried about its durability, that hasn't proven to be an issue. Similarly, Huawei's tablets are increasingly gaining momentum, and I thoroughly enjoyed using the MatePad 11.5 S and MatePad Pro 12.2.
But it's with wearables and audio products where the brand has the most potential. While the inability to use Google's services — including the Play Store — is a hindrance on phones and tablets, it isn't anywhere as much of a limitation on a smartwatch. And with the Watch Ultimate 2, Huawei is proving that it can deliver a smartwatch that outmatches the best its rivals have to offer.
