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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs LG Optimus L9 (P769)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs LG Optimus L9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus L9 X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) 13Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? LG Optimus L9 (P769)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Optimus L9 (P769)} 17 Advantages LG Optimus L9 (P769)
+1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)143%
Lighter
vs119 grams (4.17 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+424 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+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
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+4GB (2.68GB available)79%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)40%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+4.5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps110%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+2150 mAh7 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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

8 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Optimus L9 (P769)
Other model namesκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ μ›ŒμΉ˜ 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung GalileoT-Mobile LG Optimus L9 P769, LG P769 Optimus L9
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
feature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date8/1/201810/31/2012
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)68.8 x 127.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.03 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)32bit: TI OMAP 4430
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
4GB (2.68GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)672 hours (28 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
β€’ Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
β€’ Compatible with standard 20mm straps
β€’ Always-on display
β€’ Rotating bezel
β€’ Samsung Pay
β€’ Compatible with KT, LG U+, SKT carriers in Korea
β€’ Colors: White, Black
β€’ Touch focus
β€’ QMemo, QTranslator
β€’ LG Optimus UI 3.0
β€’ Dolby Mobile sound
β€’ WiFi dual-band DLNA
β€’ Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)LG Optimus L9 (P769)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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