Samsung Gear S2 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions
Samsung Gear S2 overview
Samsung Gear S2 is a smartwatch that runs on Tizen. It was released on 2015, October. Samsung Gear S2 has 1.2 inch, Super AMOLED, a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It uses Exynos 3250 Dual chipset, Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, Mali-400MP2 GPU. It supports 2G networks. Samsung Gear S2 uses Li-Ion 250 mAh, non-removable battery which supports wireless charging. The price of Samsung Gear S2 is about 190.4 USD.
Score the key features of Samsung Gear S2 compared to the other smartwatchs on the market:
- CPU Cores: 56 / 100 points
- Dimensions: 28 / 100 points
- Screen resolution: 85 / 100 points
- Battery capacity: 42 / 100 points
- Price: 28 / 100 points
Samsung Gear S2 full specifications
NETWORK |
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|---|---|
| Technology | No cellular connectivity |
| 2G bands | N/A |
| GPRS | No |
| EDGE | No |
LAUNCH |
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| Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, October |
| Status | Discontinued |
BODY |
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| Dimensions | 49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm (1.96 x 1.67 x 0.45 in) |
| Weight | 47 g (1.66 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | No |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
DISPLAY |
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| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 1.2 inches |
| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels (~302 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Always-on display Rotating bezel | |
PLATFORM |
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| OS | Tizen OS 2.3.2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 3250 Dual |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 4GB 512MB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA |
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| No | |
SOUND |
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| Loudspeaker | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | No |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | No |
FEATURES |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
| S-Voice natural language commands and dictation MP3/M4A/AAC/WAV player Photo viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Samsung Pay | |
BATTERY |
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| Type | Li-Ion 250 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging |
| Stand-by | Up to 48 h (3G) |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Colors | Dark Gray, Silver |
| Models | SM-R720 |
| Price | About 190.4 USD |
Photos and videos of Samsung Gear S2
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Frequently asked questions:
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How much does Samsung Gear S2 cost?
The reference price of the Samsung Gear S2 is about 190.4 USD (in 2015). This price may vary slightly depending on the market and region.
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Where can I buy a Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch?
The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch was manufactured in 2015 and you can hardly buy it now.
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Does Samsung Gear S2 support 5G?
No, it does not support 5G.
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Does Samsung Gear S2 support NFC (Near-Field Communication)?
Yes, it supports NFC.
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What are the dimensions of the Samsung Gear S2, what are the sizes?
The size of the Samsung Gear S2 is 42.3 x 49.8 x 11.4 mm (width x height x thickness).
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What is the weight of Samsung Gear S2?
The weight of the Samsung Gear S2 is 47g.
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What type of screen does Samsung Gear S2 use?
The screen of Samsung Gear S2 is Super AMOLED.
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What is the screen size of Samsung Gear S2?
The screen size of Samsung Gear S2 is 1.2 inches.
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What is the screen resolution of Samsung Gear S2? What is PPI (Pixels Per Inch)?
The screen resolution of the Samsung Gear S2 is 360 x 360 pixels, 424 PPI.
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What operating system does Samsung Gear S2 use?
Samsung Gear S2 uses Tizen OS 2.3.2 operating system.
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What CPU does Samsung Gear S2 use? Which chipset?
Samsung Gear S2 uses Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, Exynos 3250 Dual chipset, Mali-400MP2 GPU.
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What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Gear S2? What type of battery does Samsung Gear S2 use?
The battery capacity of Samsung Gear S2 is 250 mAh. Samsung Gear S2 uses a Li-Ion battery.
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Does Samsung Gear S2 support wireless charging?
Yes, it supports wireless charging.
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Does Samsung Gear S2 have fast charging?
No, it does not support fast charging.
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What type of SIM card does Samsung Gear S2 use?
No, Samsung Gear S2 does not use SIM cards.
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Is Samsung Gear S2 waterproof?
Yes, it is waterproof.
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Which country's Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch?
Gear S2 is a smartwatch of Samsung, a brand from South Korea.
