LG Watch Urbane (LTE) vs Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)

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

3/22/2016 7:01 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:16 PM

Compare Samsung Gear S2 X LG Watch Urbane (LTE) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

700
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A) Compare LG Watch Urbane X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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9 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-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)34% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1.3"8% Larger screen	vs	1.2"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+700 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	300 mAh
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+51 grams (1.79 ounces)125% Lighter
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x320 pixels	vs	+360x360 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
348 PPI	vs	+424 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
100 apps (LG Content Store)	vs	+1500 apps14 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Barometer

Gyroscope

Heart rate

+6 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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Watch Urbane (LTE)	Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Other model names	LG Watch Urbane LTE (4G) W120L, LG W120L	AT&T Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730A, Samsung Orbis
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Korea, USA	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2015	11/1/2015
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)	44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	51 grams (1.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x320 pixels	360x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	348 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
System version	LG webOS 1.0	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Tizen 2.3.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100 - USA: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
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	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	700 mAh	300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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: Silver • Push-to-Talk • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black, White • 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
	LG Watch Urbane (LTE)	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.737W/kg (head), 0.893W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered