Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) vs Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Samsung Gear Sport smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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1.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
247
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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1.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x360
N/A
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
360x360 pixels |
424 PPI |
1.2" |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Model | Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Gear Sport (SM-R600) |
Other model names | Galaxy Watch Active2 4G LTE SM-R835U (Stainless Steel) | Samsung Gear Sport R600, Samsung SM-R600 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International), Australia, USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2019, Announced: 8/5/2019 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 40 x 40 millimeters (1.57 x 1.57 in) | 42.9 x 44.6 millimeters (1.69 x 1.76 in) |
Weight | 37 grams (1.3 ounces) | 67 grams (2.35 ounces) |
Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | 5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 1.2" inches | 1.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~29% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x360 pixels (1:1) | 360x360 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass DX+ | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
System version | Tizen 4.0 | Tizen 3.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9110 (10nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (667MHz) | ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR4 | 768MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 4GB (1.39GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 4GB (2GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic) | Not supported |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 | Not supported |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) | 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 | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
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 | Not supported |
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 | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
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 | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 1 microphone | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4 | feature not registered |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
USB | Not supported | Not supported |
Audio output | Not supported | Not supported |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Heart rate Pedometer VO2 max | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 247 mAh | 300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) |
Talk time autonomy | 43 hours (1.8 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push 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 | Not supported |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink Gold • Bands: 20mm • Always-on display • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, Blue • Compatible with standard 20mm straps • Samsung Pay • Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) • 50m waterproof • MIL-STD-810G compliant (militar certified) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Watch Active 2 (40mm SM-R835U) | Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.43W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) | 0.33W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 0.272W/kg (body) |