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LG Watch Urbane (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)

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

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1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) Compare LG Watch Urbane X
1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

315
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? LG Watch Urbane (3G)

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Watch Urbane (3G)} 15 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (3G) vs Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core171%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+4GB (3GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+45 grams (1.58 ounces)64%
Lighter
vs74 grams (2.59 ounces)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)2%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+348 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs278 PPI
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+400 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs315 mAh
+GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1.3"vs+1.63"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
100 apps (LG Content Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)34999 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
320x320 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
 
ModelWatch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Other model namesLG Watch Urbane W120L, LG W120LSamsung Galaxy Gear 1, Samsung SM-V700 Galaxy Gear V700
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandLGSamsung
Release date4/1/20159/25/2013
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)36.8 x 56.6 millimeters (1.45 x 2.23 in)
Weight45 grams (1.58 ounces)74 grams (2.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.3" inches1.63" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels320x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)348 PPI278 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
System versionLG webOS 1.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredTizen 2.2.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100
USA version:
850/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported2 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSNot supported
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity400 mAh315 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold
• Push-to-Talk
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
• Watch colors: Silver, Rose Gold
• Watchband colors: Black, Yellow, Gray, Beige, Orange
• Cetified IP55: dust resistance and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
• Watch compatible with Android 4.3 smartphones or higher
• S Voice
• Galaxy Gear Charging Dock

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Watch Urbane (3G)Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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