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Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) vs LG Watch Urbane (3G)

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

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Compare LG Watch Urbane X Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) 11Points
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)

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Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F) vs Watch Urbane (3G)} 8 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (3G)
+1.5GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+360x360 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x320 pixels
+424 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs348 PPI
+1500 apps14 times
More apps available to download and use
vs100 apps (LG Content Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWaterproof (IP?)
1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core (10nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1.5GB available)vs+4GB (3GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
49 grams (1.72 ounces)vs+45 grams (1.58 ounces)9%
Lighter
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)17%
Thinner
1.2"vs+1.3"8%
Larger screen
(4G LTE) 10 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps110%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
270 mAhvs+400 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
+7 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 Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
ModelGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)Watch Urbane (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815FZDAAMO, Samsung GalileoLG Watch Urbane W120L, LG W120L
Country or region available(Europe)South AfricaSaudi ArabiaAustraliaIsraelSingaporeTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Israel, Singapore, Taiwan
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date8/9/20184/1/2015
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)
Weight49 grams (1.72 ounces)45 grams (1.58 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size1.2" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels (1:1)320x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI348 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass DX+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
System versionTizen 4.0LG webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9110 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (667MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (3GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload10 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900UMTS 850/900/2100
USA version:
850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
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 stabilizationNot supportedNot 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 Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
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 Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity270 mAh400 mAh
Charger, watts3.5W (5V/7A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standby72 hours (3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Silver, Gold
• Push-to-Talk
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815F)LG Watch Urbane (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.383W/kg (head), 0.383W/kg (body)feature not registered
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