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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch vs Samsung Galaxy S2 HD devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) 08Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) Compare Samsung Galaxy Watch X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N) vs Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
+1.5GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+49 grams (1.72 ounces)190%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+424 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core (10nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+16GB10 times
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+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)34%
Thinner
360x360 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+4.65"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
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+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps9 times
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+1850 mAh6 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+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Other model namesκ°€λŸ­μ‹œ μ›ŒμΉ˜ 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815NZKASKC, Samsung GalileoSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung Dali
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/9/20181/1/2012
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)142 grams (4.97 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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.2" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
System versionTizen 4.0Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9110 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (667MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)LTE Cat3 (Bands 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.9 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)290 hours (12.1 days)

βž• Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
β€’ Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
β€’ T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815N)Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.641W/kg (head), 1.67W/kg (body)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.159W/kg (head)
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