Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S) vs LG Watch Urbane (3G)

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

3/22/2016 7:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:15 PM

Compare LG Watch Urbane X Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points LG Watch Urbane (3G) Compare Samsung Gear S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
POLED

320x320

N/A

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better smartwatch? LG Watch Urbane (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	vs	8 Advantages LG Watch Urbane (3G)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+360x360 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x320 pixels
+424 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	348 PPI
+1500 apps14 times More apps available to download and use	vs	100 apps (LG Content Store)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+4GB (3GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files
51 grams (1.79 ounces)	vs	+45 grams (1.58 ounces)13% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)23% Thinner
1.2"	vs	+1.3"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
300 mAh	vs	+400 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

3G+ HSPA+

21 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Barometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	Watch Urbane (3G)
Other model names	Samsung Gear S2 SM-R730S, Samsung Orbis	LG Watch Urbane W120L, LG W120L
Country or region available	South Korea, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	10/1/2015	4/1/2015
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	44 x 51.8 millimeters (1.73 x 2.04 in)	46 x 52 millimeters (1.81 x 2.05 in)
Weight	51 grams (1.79 ounces)	45 grams (1.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	1.2" inches	1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~22.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x360 pixels	320x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	348 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
System version	Tizen 2.3	LG webOS 1.0
Firmware update	Tizen 2.3.2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8x26	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (3GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/2100 USA version: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
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	feature not registered	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
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
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
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	Not supported	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	GPS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Gyroscope Heart rate	Accelerometer Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	300 mAh	400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	48 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Gray, Silver • Stainless Steel body • Samsung Pay • S-Voice, S-Health • Wireless Charging (Qi) • IP68 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1.5m and 30min	• Colors: Silver, Gold • Push-to-Talk • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gear S2 (3G SM-R730S)	LG Watch Urbane (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.566W/kg (body)	feature not registered