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Samsung Gear S2 vs Sony SmartWatch 3

Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch
Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3 Smartwatch
Sony SmartWatch 3
Editiorial reviews
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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16
3.4 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
85 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
14 %
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User rating
40
4.4 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
RAM Memory512.0 mB512.0 mB
CPU coresDual CoreQuad Core

Display

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Screen size1.2 in1.6 in
Screen resolution360 x 360 px320 x 320 px

Features

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Accelerometeryesyes
Ambient Light Sensoryesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes

Notifications

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Notifications
  • Apps
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
  • Alarm
  • Calendar Reminder
  • E-mail
  • Google Hangout
  • Google Voice
  • Incoming Call
  • Missed Call
  • Text Message
  • Timer
  • Weather
Incoming notification options
  • View Content
  • Listen to Content
  • View Icon Only
View Content
Methods Of Notification
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
  • Backlit Screen
  • Sound
  • Vibration

Dimensions

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Case diameter1.67 in1.97 in
Case thickness0.45 in0.39 in
Weight1.66 oz1.59 oz
Watch case materialStainless steelStainless steel
Wrist band material
  • Silicone
  • Leather
  • Steel
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Black
  • Stainless steel
  • Leather
  • Rubber
Water resistanceyesyes
Fully waterproofyesyes
Dust resistantyesyes

Platform

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Operating system
  • Android 4.4+
  • Tizen OS
  • Android 4.1+
  • Android 4.2+
  • Android 4.3+
Smartphone remote features
  • Call Conversation
  • Find My Phone
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control
  • Respond to Notifications
  • Music Control
  • Voice Control

Connectivity

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.14.0
Wi-Fiyesyes
NFCyesyes
Charging connectionWirelessmicroUSB
Headphone connectionBluetoothBluetooth

Power

Samsung Gear S2Samsung Gear S2
Sony SmartWatch 3Sony SmartWatch 3
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-polymer
Battery capacity250.0 mAh420.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)24.0 h48.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Samsung Gear S2