Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Gear and Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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

Samsung Galaxy Gear vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 10
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 17 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport, custom workouts
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input 2 microphones Three-microphone array
Audio Output Speaker Dual speakers
Width 36.8 mm -
Height 56.6 mm -
Depth 11.1 mm -
Weight 73.8 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.4 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection - Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Colours Jet black | Rose gold | Lime green | Oatmeal beige | Mocha grey | Wild orange -
Clock Display - Yes
Designed For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensors Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, gesture Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, steps taken Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, hands-free, auto focus, macro, BSI sensor, Sound & Shot, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Smart Relay Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection
Notifications Missed calls Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MPEG-4, H.264 AAC, M4A -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 320 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.63" -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture
CASE Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Details - Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Band Type - Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material - Textile
Band Colour - Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Sensor Resolution 1.9 Megapixel -
Videos 1280 x 720 (720p) -
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 64 GB
RAM Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Manufacturer - Apple
CPU Type - S9 SiP
Clock Speed 800 MHz -
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 315 mAh -
Battery Life 25 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details - Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s)
Standby Time 150 h -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Gear Apple Watch Ultra 2
Included Accessories - Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Clock, Stopwatch, Contacts, Voice Memo, Camera, Dialer, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, TripIt, S Voice, Timer, Samsung ChatON, eBay, Find my device, Evernote watch, Atooma, Banjo, Glympse, MyFitnessPal, Vivino Wine Scanner, RunKeeper, Path, Pocket GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app
Compliant Standards - IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.22 W/kg (head)
0.43 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 0 kg carbon emissions
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature - 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2986
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