Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Gear S2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple Watch Edition and Samsung Gear S2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Apple Watch Edition vs. Samsung Gear S2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System WatchOS Tizen OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS 8.2 or later Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output Speaker -
Width 33.3 mm 39.9 mm
Height 38.6 mm 43.6 mm
Depth 10.5 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 55 g 42 g
Body Material Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating Stainless steel
Protection Splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake
Features Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch Call handling, find phone function, voice control
Notifications Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player - MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
CELLULAR Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Messaging Services - LINE, SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Type OLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution - 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 302 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Type Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Touch sensitive screen
CASE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Case Size 38 mm 40 mm
Case Details 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold Black | Rose gold | Blue black
BAND Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Band Type Modern buckle Band
Band Size S -
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-150 mm -
Changeable Yes -
Band Material Smooth Granada leather Leather
Band Colour Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White Black | Ivory
STORAGE Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 1.9 GB
RAM Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Manufacturer Apple Samsung
CPU Type S1 Exynos 3250
Clock Speed - 1 GHz
BATTERY Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity - 250 mAh
Battery Life 18 hours 3 day(s)
Battery Life Details Talk time - up to 3 hour(s)
Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 4 days
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Apple Watch Edition Samsung Gear S2
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case Power adapter, wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running
Compliant Standards IPX7 IP68
SAR Value 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R732
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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