Huawei Watch 2 (2018) vs Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Watch 2 (2018) vs Samsung Gear S smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2018 5:32 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:48 PM

Compare Samsung Gear S X Huawei Watch 2 (2018) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

390x390

N/A

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

420
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4) Compare Huawei Watch 2 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Huawei Watch 2 (2018)

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10 Advantages Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+768MB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+57 grams (2 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	67 grams (2.35 ounces)
+460 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	300 PPI
+1350000 apps (Google Play Store)899 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+420 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	300 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)1% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
390x390 pixels	vs	+360x480 pixels14% Higher resolution screen
1.2"	vs	+2"67% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

17 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Barometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch 2 (2018)	Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Other model names	Huawei Watch2 2018 e-sim, Huawei Leo	US Cellular Samsung Gear S SM-R750R4, Samsung SM-R750R4
Country or region available	China	Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	11/1/2014
Depth	12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	45 x 48.9 millimeters (1.77 x 1.93 in)	39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)
Weight	57 grams (2 ounces)	67 grams (2.35 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.2" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~21.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	390x390 pixels	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	300 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
System version	Android Wear 2.0 (7.1.1 Nougat)	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	Android Wear 2.1 (8.0 Oreo)	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 MSM8909w (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	ARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 39,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
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
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
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
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Pedometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	420 mAh	300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Magnetic charging (dock)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	96 hours (4 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black • Google Assistant • Workout data report • Compatible with standard 20mm straps	• Colors: Black • S-Voice • S-Health • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Watch 2 (2018)	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered