Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
GENERAL | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | Tizen OS 5.5 |
Supported Host Device OS | - | iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | Speaker | - |
Width | 36.9 mm | 41 mm |
Height | 58.4 mm | 42.5 mm |
Depth | 10 mm | 11.3 mm |
Weight | 68 g | 48.2 g |
Body Material | - | Stainless steel |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Waterproof |
Colours | Brown gold | Charcoal black | Wild orange | - |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
Designed For | Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, K zoom, Mega, Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), Note 3, Note 3 Neo, Note II, NotePRO, S III, S4, S4 Active, S4 Mini, S4 Zoom, S5, TabPRO | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, pedometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, heart rate, steps taken | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | Call handling, music remote handling, auto focus, macro, Sound & Shot, Smart Relay, Geo-tagging, infrared remote control, call history, text message history, wallpapers support, charging terminals | Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support |
Notifications | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, social apps, incoming calls |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
Digital Player | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, 3GP MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, M4A, OGG | MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver |
CELLULAR | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS | - |
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Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) |
DISPLAY | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Super AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 320 pixels | 360 x 360 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.63" | 1.2" |
Aspect Ratio | - | Full circle |
Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) | Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel |
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CASE | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | - | Mystic bronze | Mystic silver |
BAND | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Leather |
CAMERA | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Sensor Resolution | 2 Megapixel | - |
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Videos | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - |
STORAGE | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
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User Memory | - | 4.3 GB |
RAM | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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RAM Size | 512 MB | 1 GB |
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CPU | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Manufacturer | - | Samsung |
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CPU Type | - | Exynos 9110 |
Clock Speed | 1 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
BATTERY | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | 300 mAh | 247 mAh |
Battery Life | 144 hours | 120 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s) Low usage - up to 120 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC |
MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 |
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Included Accessories | - | Wireless charging dock |
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Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Contacts, Schedule, Voice Memo, Gmail, Samsung Apps, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, Timer, Samsung WatchON, S Health, Find my device | - |
Compliant Standards | IP67 | MIL-STD 810G, IP68 |
SAR Value | - | 0.209 W/kg (head), 0.294 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-R850 |
Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |