In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation. 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.
| GENERAL | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | Tizen OS | WatchOS |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later | iOS 16 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: 26.4 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Aluminium |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope, always-on altimeter, optical heart sensor (2d gen) |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, sleep stages, menstrual cycle |
| Goal Setting | - | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, find phone function, voice control | Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, brightness: 1000 nits |
| Notifications | SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| 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/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Messaging Services | LINE, SMS | - |
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| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 324 x 394 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | - |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | 302 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Ion-X glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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| CASE | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | Black | Rose gold | Blue black | Midnight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Starlight aluminium |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Band Type | Band | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | Regular |
| Band Width | 20 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | Black | Ivory | Midnight | Starlight |
| STORAGE | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 1.9 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 3250 | S8 SiP |
| Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip |
| BATTERY | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 250 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 3 day(s) | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | Low usage - up to 4 days | - |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear S2 | Apple Watch SE (GPS) 2nd generation |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Magnetic charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running | Apple Pay, GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.24 W/kg (head), 0.07 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R732 | A2722 |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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