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Apple Watch (42mm) vs Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch vs Samsung Gear S smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear S X Apple Watch (42mm) 06Points
Apple Watch (42mm)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A) Compare Apple Watch X
Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)

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Watch (42mm)} 6 Advantages Apple Watch (42mm) vs Gear S (3G SM-R750A)} 15 Advantages Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
+8GB (6GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)19%
Thinner		vs12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+324 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs300 PPI
+1400000 apps (App Store)932 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1500 apps
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
520MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
101 grams (3.54 ounces)vs+67 grams (2.35 ounces)51%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
312x390 pixelsvs+360x480 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
1.54"vs+2"30%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
205 mAhvs+300 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
13 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR / 512MB
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
ModelWatch (42mm)Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Other model namesApple Watch 1st gen (2015) A1554 Stainless SteelAT&T Samsung Gear S SM-R750A, Samsung SM-R750A
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date4/24/201511/1/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)
Weight101 grams (3.54 ounces)67 grams (2.35 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.54" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution312x390 pixels360x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)324 PPI300 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
System versionWatchOS 1.0Tizen 2.3
Firmware updateWatchOS 4.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Chipset32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543ARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered21/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity205 mAh300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours5 hours
Standby18 hours96 hours (4 days)

➕ Other features

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Silver, Space gray
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Brown, Gray, Steel
• Band material: Leather, Stainless steel, Fluoroelastomer plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging		• Colors: Black, White
• S-Voice
• S-Health
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch (42mm)Samsung Gear S (3G SM-R750A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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