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

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

3/28/2015 10:17 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:16 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Gear X LG Watch Urbane (LTE) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

700
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) Compare LG Watch Urbane X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

315
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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14 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core171% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+4GB (3GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11% Thinner	vs	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+348 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	278 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+700 mAh122% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	315 mAh
+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+74 grams (2.59 ounces)55% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1.3"	vs	+1.63"25% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+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 supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

320x320 pixels

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
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Model	Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Other model names	LG Watch Urbane LTE (4G) W120L, LG W120L	Samsung Galaxy Gear 1, Samsung SM-V700 Galaxy Gear V700
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Korea, USA	feature not registered
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	9/25/2013
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 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)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	74 grams (2.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	1.63" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	320x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	348 PPI	278 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
System version	LG webOS 1.0	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Tizen 2.2.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 4,5,7,17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Sensors	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Gyroscope Pedometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	700 mAh	315 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	150 hours (6.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • 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 (LTE)	Galaxy Gear (SM-V700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered