Samsung Gear S2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch4

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch4. 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 Watch4 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 39.9 mm 39.3 mm
Height 43.6 mm 40.4 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 9.7 mm
Weight 42 g 25.9 g
Body Material Stainless steel Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, bioimpedance sensor, electromagnetic compass, 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 oxygen saturation, body composition, ECG, REM phases
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Find phone function, VO2 max, automatic exercise recognition, personalised coaching
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
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 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 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 Watch4
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 396 x 396 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.19"
Aspect Ratio Full circle Full circle
Pixel Density 302 ppi 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
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 Watch4
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Case Size 40 mm 40 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Pink gold | Black | Silver
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Band Type Band Sport band
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather -
Band Colour Black | Ivory Pink | Black | White
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB 7.6 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
RAM Size 512 MB 1.5 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 3250 Exynos W920
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.18 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 250 mAh 247 mAh
Battery Life 3 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Wireless PowerShare
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch4
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 - 0.729 W/kg (head), 2.594 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 SM-R865F
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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