HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 Series Lands in Malaysia — Smartwatch for Children with 360° Rotatable Display, 13MP Camera, and Parental Controls

TLDR

• HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 Series is now available in Malaysia in two variants: X1 Pro at RM1,599 and X1 at RM999
• Both models feature a 1.82-inch AMOLED display, 360-degree rotatable design, 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, and global 2G/3G/4G connectivity
• Multi-mode dual-band positioning covers satellite, base station, Wi-Fi, sensor-assisted, and SOS-assisted methods for accurate location tracking
• HUAWEI FamCare app gives parents contact management, real-time location, SOS calling, Safety Zone alerts, and Class Mode, with free gifts worth up to RM808

A Smartwatch Designed for Children, Not Just Smaller Adults

HUAWEI Malaysia just launched the HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 Series, and unlike most smartwatches that simply shrink the adult version, this one is purpose-built for children. The series comes in two variants, the Watch Kids X1 Pro at RM1,599 and the base Watch Kids X1 at RM999, and both share the same playful core: a 1.82-inch AMOLED display, a flippable 360-degree rotatable design, and a lightweight build that appeals to children and the adults who have to wear-test them at the dinner table.

The colourways are deliberately expressive. The base X1 ships in Pink and Blue, while the X1 Pro steps up to Black and Purple, all four designed with a mecha-inspired aesthetic that sits comfortably between kid-friendly and grown-up sleek. The rotatable display is the standout design choice here. It means the watch face can flip up to face outward, which is useful for video calls, photos, and the kind of “look at this” moments that define how kids actually use wearable tech.

Cameras Built for How Kids Actually Shoot

The camera setup is one of the more unusual features for a kids’ smartwatch. Both models pack a 5MP 110-degree ultra-wide-angle front camera and a 13MP rear camera, marketed by HUAWEI as a “photo buddy” feature. The Pro variant takes it a step further with a detachable camera that can be used independently of the wrist module, opening up more flexible angles for capturing everyday moments, school projects, or the inevitable series of low-angle floor shots that every parent ends up with in their camera roll.

For parents, the camera setup also functions as a check-in tool. Combined with HUAWEI MeeTime support and HD video calls with AI Noise Cancellation, kids can reach approved contacts without background noise drowning out the conversation. The front camera’s wide field of view makes the watch usable for family video calls without forcing the child to hold the watch at an awkward angle.

Real Parental Controls, Not Just a Lock Screen

The HUAWEI FamCare app is where the Watch Kids X1 Series makes its case for serious parental utility. Children can stay connected with approved contacts through voice calls and HD video calls, but parents control who is on that approved list. The app also handles usage monitoring, activity tracking, and a slate of safety features: real-time location tracking, SOS calling, Safety Zone alerts that ping when a child leaves or enters a predefined area, and a Class Mode that mutes distractions during school hours.

Location accuracy is handled by a multi-mode dual-band positioning system that spans satellite, base station, Wi-Fi, sensor-assisted, and SOS-assisted methods. That is a serious stack for a kids’ smartwatch, and it shows HUAWEI is targeting the parents who have already burned through cheaper GPS-only trackers and want something with redundant positioning that does not fail indoors. The global 2G/3G/4G connectivity also means the watch works across carriers without locking into a single network, which simplifies the buying decision for families moving between telcos.

Pricing, Availability, and Launch Bundles

The HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 Pro is priced at RM1,599 and the base HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 at RM999. Both are available now across all HUAWEI Experience Stores, the HUAWEI Official Website, the HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, the HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, and the HUAWEI Official TikTok Shop. Customers who pick one up during the launch window receive free gifts worth up to RM808, which includes a 1-year HUAWEI Care+ subscription and a 1-year APAC Warranty, both genuinely useful add-ons for a device that is going to take more than its share of knocks.

Our Take

The HUAWEI Watch Kids X1 Series lands in a category that is usually defined by compromise. Most kids’ smartwatches either oversimplify into glorified step-trackers or pile on features without thinking about whether a 7-year-old can actually use them. The rotatable 360-degree display, dual-camera setup, and detachable Pro camera push the X1 closer to a real creative tool than a glorified phone-watch, which is a meaningful design choice for the tween market.

The pricing is the most interesting call here. The base X1 at RM999 is firmly premium, but it undercuts the Apple Watch SE while delivering kid-specific features that the SE does not, like SOS calling, Safety Zones, and the rotatable display. The X1 Pro at RM1,599 with the detachable camera is harder to justify unless the child is genuinely into photography, but it does open up use cases like stop-motion videos and project documentation for school. Our recommendation: the base X1 is the smart buy for most families, the Pro is for the household that already knows the kid will actually use the detachable camera. Pairing the purchase with the 1-year HUAWEI Care+ subscription makes the long-term value equation work, since replacing a smashed screen on a smartwatch for kids is the kind of expense that adds up fast.

For Malaysian buyers looking for adult-focused Huawei wearables, the WATCH FIT 5 Series and WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Spring Edition launched in May cover the fitness and luxury ends of the spectrum, while Huawei’s broader smart device lineup including the MatePad Pro Max is available across the same retail channels.

• [HUAWEI Official Website](https://www.huawei.com/my/)
• [HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee](https://shopee.com.my/huawei_official)
• [HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada](https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/huawei-flagship-store/)
• [HUAWEI Official TikTok Shop](https://www.tiktok.com/@huaweimalaysia)