Samsung Gear S2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Tizen OS 5.5
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width 39.9 mm 41 mm
Height 43.6 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 42 g 48.2 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood pressure
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications SMS SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, MP4, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles 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 S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density 302 ppi -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Case Size 40 mm 41 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Mystic bronze | Mystic silver
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 20 mm 20 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Leather
Band Colour Black | Ivory -
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Storage Capacity 4 GB 8 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB 4.3 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
RAM Size 512 MB 1 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 3250 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 250 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 3 day(s) 120 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 120 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running -
Compliant Standards IP68 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-R732 SM-R850
Warranty - 2-year warranty
Other projects: