Samsung Gear S2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Google Pixel Watch 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 Gear S2 vs. Google Pixel Watch 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Wear OS 4.0 by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later Android 9.0 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.9 mm -
Height 43.6 mm -
Depth 11.4 mm -
Weight 42 g -
Body Details - Case only: 31 g
Body Material Stainless steel 100% recycled aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, altimeter, 3-axis accelerometer, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor, temperature sensor, continuous electrodermal activity (cEDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, menstrual cycle, Resting Heart Rate (RHR), heart rate variability, breathing rate, ECG, sleep quality score
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Call handling, find phone function, auto-activity detection, Find my Device, breathing training function, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, heart rate zones, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, Stress Management Score, Daily Readiness Score, brightness: 1000 nits, cardio fitness score
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ -
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 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 Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, side button
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Aluminium
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Polished silver aluminum
Crown Type - Haptic
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Band Type Band Active band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Ivory Porcelain | Bay
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Manufacturer Samsung Qualcomm
CPU Type Exynos 3250 5100
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
Features - Cortex M33 co-processor
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 3 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days Always-on display mode - up to 24 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time - 75 hour(s)
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock 2 wristbands (S+L), USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.12 W/kg (head)
0.84 W/kg (limb)
0.203 W/kg (body)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 GC3G8
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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