Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm) vs Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)

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Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 2 vs Samsung Gear S2 smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2018 12:09 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:47 PM

Compare Samsung Gear S2 X Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

334
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S) Compare Apple Watch 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)18% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1.65"37% Larger screen	vs	1.2"
+1400000 apps (App Store)932 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+334 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	300 mAh
+5 ATMAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Waterproof (IP?)
780MHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
52 grams (1.82 ounces)	vs	+51 grams (1.79 ounces)2% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
390x312 pixels	vs	+360x360 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
303 PPI	vs	+424 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR3 / 512MB

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Gyroscope

+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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📱 Model features
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Other model names	Apple Watch Hermes Series 2 Stainless Steel A1758 42mm	Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730S, Samsung Orbis
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Korea, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2016	10/1/2015
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)	44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)
Weight	52 grams (1.82 ounces)	51 grams (1.79 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.65" inches	1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	390x312 pixels	360x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	303 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
System version	WatchOS 3.0	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	WatchOS 5.0	Tizen 2.3.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Chipset	32bit: Apple S2 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	3G
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	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	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
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
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
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
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	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	334 mAh	300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
➕ Other features
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Not supported	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Leather bands • 1000 nits screen • 3D Touch display • Siri • Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later	• Colors: Titan 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Apple Watch 2 (Hermès 42mm)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.182W/kg (head), 0.566W/kg (body)