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Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V) vs Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)

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

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Compare Apple Watch X Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V) 15Points
Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Apple Watch (Sport 42mm) Compare Samsung Gear S X
Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)

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Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)} 15 Advantages Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V) vs Watch (Sport 42mm)} 6 Advantages Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core96%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs520MHz 32bit Single-core
+67 grams (2.35 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs70 grams (2.45 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsAMOLED
+360x480 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen		vs312x390 pixels
+2"30%
Larger screen		vs1.54"
+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+UV radiationAdvantage
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
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)19%
Thinner
300 PPIvs+324 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1500 appsvs+1400000 apps (App Store)932 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
15 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
ModelGear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Watch (Sport 42mm)
Other model namesVerizon Samsung Gear S SM-R750V, Samsung SM-R750VApple Watch 1st gen, Apple Watch A1554 Sport 7000 Series
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date11/1/20144/24/2015
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)
Weight67 grams (2.35 ounces)70 grams (2.45 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size2" inches1.54" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels312x390 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)300 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Sapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
System versionTizen 2.3WatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 421232bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 400MhzPowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
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

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
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 S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio outputNot supportedNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + 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, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
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 autonomy5 hours3 hours
Standby96 hours (4 days)18 hours

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserNot supportedNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• S-Voice
• S-Health
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min		• Watch colors: Silver, Space gray
• Watch bands: White, Blue, Green, Pink, Black
• Band material: Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750V)Apple Watch (Sport 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.81W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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