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Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720) vs ZTE Sydney (G-N295)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S2 vs ZTE Sydney devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Sydney X Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720) 18Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

250
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points ZTE Sydney (G-N295) Compare Samsung Gear S2 X
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
820
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)

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Gear S2 (SM-R720)} 18 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720) vs Sydney (G-N295)} 12 Advantages ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
+4GB (2GB available)59 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs34MB
+51 grams (1.79 ounces)96%
Lighter
vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x360 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+424 PPI190%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
+1500 apps149 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)7%
Thinner
1.2"vs+3.2"167%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(2G EDGE) 0.236 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
250 mAhvs+820 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

1 Common items in both devices
Accelerometer
+ 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

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
 
ModelGear S2 (SM-R720)Sydney (G-N295)
Other model namesSamsung Gear S2 BT SM-R720, Samsung OrbisZTE Sydney G-N295, ZTE Sydney Optimus, ZTE Sidney
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungZTE
Release date10/1/20157/27/2011
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)
Weight51 grams (1.79 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size1.2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
System versionTizen 2.3Proprietary OS
Firmware updateTizen 2.3.2feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)feature not registered
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)34MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered0.236 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
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

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3708T42P3h553447
Battery capacity250 mAh820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standby48 hours (2 days)312 hours (13 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Gray, Silver
• Stainless Steel body
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• Wireless Charging (Qi)
• IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Gear S2 (SM-R720)ZTE Sydney (G-N295)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.08W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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