Samsung Gear S2 vs Apple Watch: which smartwatch to choose?

Now that Samsung’s Gear S2 has been introduced and most of the information is available, we can finally make a statement. comparative It’s aimed at its main competitor, the Apple Watch. The Apple connected watch is one of the queens of smartwatches and its success is well known. But objectively, which one is better? Little comparison.

Technicial Specifications

Actually, there isn’t much to say. You can quickly get an idea by looking at these two explanations.

Samsung Gear S2

• Display: 1.2 inch Super AMOLED, 360 x 360 pixel definition, 302 dpi resolution
• Processor: Dual core clocked at 1 Ghz
• RAM: 512MB
• Storage: 4GB
• Battery: 250 mAh with wireless charging
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
• Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate monitor, ambient light sensor, barometer
• Protection index: IP68
• Dimensions: 42.3 × 49.8 × 11.4 mm / 39.9 × 43.6 × 11.4 mm (Classic)
• Weight: 47 grams / 42 grams (Classic)
• Colours: Dark gray and silver (with white strap) for the base model and black with leather strap for the “Classic” model
• Operating System: Tizen

Note that there is a version. Samsung Gear S2 3G with some features top.

apple watch

• Display: Retina protection sapphire AMOLED screen 1.34 inch 272×340 or 1.54 inch 312×390 326 dpi
• Processor: S1 chip (Apple-designed 32-bit ARMv77 processor based on APL0778)
• RAM: 512MB
• Storage: 4 to 8 GB
• Battery: 400 mAh with wireless charging
• Connection: bluetooth, wifi
• Sensors: gyroscope, heart rate monitor
• Dimensions: screen 38 mm (340 x 272 pixels) or 42 mm (390 x 312 pixels)
• Weight: 49g to 59g
• Colors: Aluminum, steel or gold (yellow or pink) dial, 6 different strap models
• Operating System: Watch Operating System

Design

While the Apple Watch comes in two sizes (1.3 and 1.5 inches), the Samsung Gear S2 only has one, slightly smaller (1.2 inches). Therefore, it will be more suitable for small wrists than Apple Watch. But even though the Apple Watch has a larger screen, it’s still a Better resolution than Samsung. Again, Gear S2 should be better visibility Better contrasts in the daytime and thanks to the Super AMOLED display.

If you prefer circular clocksThe new design in the vein of the Moto 360 has something beautiful and very aesthetic. The circular ring around the screen and physical buttons make it easy to navigate the interface and access notifications and apps.

The Apple Watch does not offer a circular display. The square design will delight alongside more retro. The retro side is also present in the wheel and physical button. it has a side mechanical watch this is not unpleasant.

Finally, the Gear S2 will be available right now. two versions : A sportier silver Gear S2 and a much more classic black Gear S2. Apple Watch has three models : An Apple Watch Sport in aluminum silver or space gray, a classic version called the Apple Watch with a stainless steel case in metal color or space black. Finally, there’s the Apple Watch Edition, which has a more luxurious case in yellow or rose gold.

Price

Let’s be frank, the Apple Watch is expensive. available from 399€ Up to watch Sport model 18,000€ For the Watch Edition model. The Standard Clock model is available as: 649€ Where 699€.

The Samsung Gear S2 is available at: 349€ in the standard version and 399€ For the “classic” model. This is why Apple prices are in the lower range.