Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) vs Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear 2 vs Apple Watch 2 smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.63"
AMOLED
AMOLED
320x320
2
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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1.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
340x272
N/A
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
273
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better smartwatch? Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Gyroscope |
Heart rate |
Pedometer |
+4 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
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Model | Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) |
Other model names | Samsung Gear 2 R380, Samsung SM-R380 Gear 2 | Apple Watch Nike+ Series 2 A1757 38mm, iWatch Nike Plus |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 4/1/2014 | 12/1/2016 |
Depth | 10 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 36.9 x 58.4 millimeters (1.45 x 2.3 in) | 33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in) |
Weight | 68 grams (2.38 ounces) | 28 grams (.98 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof |
📲 Display | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.63" inches | 1.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~39.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x320 pixels | 340x272 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 278 PPI | 290 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
System version | Tizen 2.2.1 | WatchOS 3.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | WatchOS 5.0 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm) | 32bit: Apple S2 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz | PowerVR G6200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 512MB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Network technology | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 2 megapixels | Not supported |
Main camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
Flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | Not supported |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Not supported |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
USB | Not supported | Not supported |
Audio output | Not supported | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 300 mAh | 273 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | 72 hours (3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Not supported |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, E-mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | feature not registered |
Web browser | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Not supported | Not supported |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, Orange • WatchON Remote • S-Voice • Watch compatible with Android 4.3 or higher • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min | • Colors: Space gray, Silver • Sport or woven nylon bands • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri • Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) | Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.122W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.09W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body) | feature not registered |