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Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch
Samsung Gear S2
Editiorial reviews
19
3.8 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
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20
3.9 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.0 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.4 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
RAM Memory512.0 mB512.0 mB

Display

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Screen size1.63 in1.2 in
Display technology
OLED
OLED
Screen resolution320 x 320 px360 x 360 px

Notifications

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Notifications
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Text Message
  • Apps
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • Listen to Content
  • View Content
  • Listen to Content
  • View Icon Only
Methods Of NotificationBacklit Screen
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound

Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Case diameter2.64 in1.67 in
Case thickness0.43 in0.45 in
Weight2.57 oz1.66 oz
Watch case materialStainless steelStainless steel
Water resistanceyesyes

Platform

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Operating systemAndroid 2.3+
  • Android 4.4+
  • Tizen OS
Smartphone remote features
  • Call Conversation
  • Music Control
  • Respond to Notifications
  • Call Conversation
  • Find My Phone
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
Charging connectionProprietary USB CableWireless

Power

Samsung Galaxy GearSamsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Battery capacity315.0 mAh250.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)36.0 h24.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
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          Often compared with Samsung Galaxy Gear

          Often compared with Samsung Gear S2