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Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) vs Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear 2 vs Samsung Gear S2 smartwatches, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Gear S2 X Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) 05Points
Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.63"
AMOLED

320x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T) Compare Samsung Gear 2 X
Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)

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Gear 2 (SM-R380)} 5 Advantages Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380) vs Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)} 13 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)34%
Thinner		vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1.63"36%
Larger screen		vs1.2"
+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
68 grams (2.38 ounces)vs+51 grams (1.79 ounces)33%
Lighter
320x320 pixelsvs+360x360 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
278 PPIvs+424 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Tizen 2.2.1vs+Tizen 2.3.2Advantage
Tizen 2.3.2 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
14 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB
4GB (2GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
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ModelGear 2 (SM-R380)Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Other model namesSamsung Gear 2 R380, Samsung SM-R380 Gear 2T-Mobile Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730T, Samsung Orbis
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/201411/1/2015
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)36.9 x 58.4 millimeters (1.45 x 2.3 in)44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)
Weight68 grams (2.38 ounces)51 grams (1.79 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size1.63" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x320 pixels360x360 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)278 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
System versionTizen 2.2.1Tizen 2.3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredTizen 2.3.2
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 2 Dual 3250 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered21/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedDual-Band 850/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)Not 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
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

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
USBNot supportedNot supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity300 mAh300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)48 hours (2 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, Orange
• WatchON Remote
• S-Voice
• Watch compatible with Android 4.3 or higher
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m 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

Samsung Gear 2 (SM-R380)Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.122W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)0.737W/kg (head), 0.893W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.09W/kg (head), 0.02W/kg (body)feature not registered
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