Apple Watch 2 (42mm) vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
390x312
N/A
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
334
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB)
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12 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Gyroscope |
Heart rate |
+5 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 | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Model | Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) |
Other model names | Apple Watch Series 2 Stainless Steel A1758 42mm, iWatch S2 | Galaxy S10+ Ceramic (Exynos) G975FC/Dual, Samsung Beyond 2 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 12/1/2016 | 3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019 |
Depth | 11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in) | 74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 52 grams (1.82 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back | Ceramic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.65" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 390x312 pixels | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 303 PPI | 526 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Sapphire Glass | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
System version | WatchOS 3.0 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | WatchOS 5.0 | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple S2 (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 512GB (482GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | Not supported | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 2000/150 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | Not supported | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm |
Main camera resolution | Not supported | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Not supported | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | (dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/2.222mm |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
USB | Not supported | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Not supported | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 334 mAh | 4100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Magnetic charging (dock) | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS, E-mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | Not supported | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Not supported | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space black, Silver • Sport or leather bands • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri • Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later | • Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Apple Watch 2 (42mm) | Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975F/DS 512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |