The Samsung Gear S2 is a smartwatch developed by Samsung Electronics running Samsung's Tizen operating system. It was unveiled at IFA in 2015.[1]
The Gear S2 was the first device to use eSIM technology.[2] Its successor, the Samsung Gear S3, was released on November 18, 2016.
Overview
The watch features a rotating bezel user interface and an IP68 rating for water resistance up to 1.5 meters deep in 30 minutes. It is compatible with 20mm width watch straps.[3][4] It has a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and a screen size of 1.2 inches. The watch has a dual-core Exynos processor running at 1 GHz. Samsung Pay can be used through NFC payment terminals.
Comparison of models
Model | Gear S2 (WiFi-only) | Gear S2 Classic | Gear S2 (3G) |
---|---|---|---|
Display | 1.2" circular Super AMOLED, 360 x 360 pixels, 302 dpi | ||
Dimensions | 49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm | 43.6 x 39.9 x 11.4 mm | 51.8 x 44 x 13.4 mm |
Standalone cellular | No | Yes | |
Input | Capacitive touch Pedometer (9-axis sensor) PPG heart rate monitor Dual microphones Ambient light sensor WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth LE Speaker (3G variant only) | ||
Processor | Exynos 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 | |
Storage and RAM | 4 GB internal storage, 512 MB RAM | ||
Band type | Fluoroelastomer | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Battery | 250 mAh 3.8v battery | 300 mAh 3.8v battery |
References
- ^ "Samsung Comes Full Circle with Introduction of Samsung Gear S2". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Vincent, James (2016-02-18). "Samsung's Gear S2 has the first certified eSIM that lets you choose carriers". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Samsung Gear S2 - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ "Samsung Gear S2 Watch Wearable Tech Smartwatch". Samsung Electronics America. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
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