Samsung Gear S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Garmin fēnix 5 Plus. 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 Gear S2 vs. Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Operating System Tizen OS -
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.9 mm 47 mm
Height 43.6 mm 47 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 15.8 mm
Weight 42 g 86 g
Body Material Stainless steel Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Super AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Chemically strengthened glass
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Case Size 40 mm 47 mm
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Silver
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 163-249 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
RAM Size 512 MB -
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh -
Battery Life 3 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Garmin fēnix 5 Plus
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Charging cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
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