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Samsung Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382) vs Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)

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

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Compare Apple Watch X Samsung Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382) 09Points
1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Apple Watch (Edition 38mm) Compare Samsung Galaxy Gear Live X
1.34"
AMOLED

272x340

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)

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Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382) vs Watch (Edition 38mm)} 8 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs512MB LPDDR
+59 grams (2.07 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs102 grams (3.57 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+320x320 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs272x340 pixels
+1.63"22%
Larger screen
vs1.34"
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+300 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
4GB (3GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
278 PPIvs+325 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1350000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+1400000 apps (App Store)4%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4 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

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
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ModelGalaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Watch (Edition 38mm)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Gear Live R382, Samsung SM-R382 Gear LiveApple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1553 Gold 18 Karat
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date6/25/20144/24/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)56.4 x 37.9 millimeters (2.22 x 1.49 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight59 grams (2.07 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registered18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size1.63" inches1.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~44% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels272x340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)278 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassfeature not registeredSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
System versionAndroid Wear 4.4W1 KitKatWatchOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid Wear 1.1 (5.1.1 Lollipop)WatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822632bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)Not supportedNot supported
Main camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (primary)Not supportedNot supported
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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
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

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity300 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered18 hours

➕ Other features

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Watch colors: Black
• Watchband colors: Black, Pink
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
• MicroUSB only battery charging
• No speaker, It only has vibrate and a mic
• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red
• Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose
• Band material: Leather, Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Gear Live (SM-R382)Apple Watch (Edition 38mm)
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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