Full Comparison
 Samsung Gear S |  Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Memory | 512 mB | 768 mB |
| Internal storage space | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| CPU cores | Dual Core | Dual Core |
| CPU speed | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 2 in | 1.3 in |
| Display technology | OLED (AMOLED) | OLED (AMOLED) |
| Screen resolution | 360, 480 | 360, 360 |
| Type of screen | Colour screen | Colour screen |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in camera |  No | No |
| Barometer |  Yes | Yes |
| Heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Functionality | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Case Diameter | 1.57 in | 1.81 in |
| Case Height | 2.29 in | 1.93 in |
| Case Thickness | 0.49 in | 0.51 in |
| Weight | 0.15 lb | 0.14 lb |
| Watch case material | Black, White, Plastic, Stainless steel | Stainless steel, Aluminum |
| Wrist band material | Black, White, Silicone, Rubber | Leather, Silicone, Rubber |
| Colour of bracelet | Black, White | Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Red |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Fully Waterproof | Yes | No |
| IP code (level of dust/water resistance) | IP67 | IP68 |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 4.3+, Tizen OS | Tizen OS |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| 3G (UMTS) | Yes | Yes |
| 4G (LTE) | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless networking standard | 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n | 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in navigation system | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Gear S | Samsung Gear S3 Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Technology | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 300 mAh | 380 mAh |
| Average Battery Life (standby) | 96 h | 96 h |
| Battery life (running) | 48 h | 96 h |
