In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition. 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 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| Operating System | Tizen OS | - |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | - | Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, surfing, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, bouldering, indoor climbing, mountain biking |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Width | 39.9 mm | - |
| Height | 43.6 mm | - |
| Depth | 11.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 42 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 44 g With band: 60 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Goal Setting | - | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, find phone function, voice control | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Bluetooth Smart technology, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, voice announcements, Find my Device, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, solar charging, dual grid coordinates format |
| Notifications | SMS | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Digital Player | MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+ | - |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Messaging Services | LINE, SMS | - |
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| Supported Mobile Messaging Services | SMS | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| Bluetooth Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | Super AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.2" | 1.2" |
| Aspect Ratio | Full circle | - |
| Pixel Density | 302 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Power Glass |
| INPUT DEVICE | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch buttons |
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| CASE | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Case Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Rose gold | Blue black | Amethyst steel | Light gold |
| BAND | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Band Type | Band | Band |
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| Band Width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
| Band Material | Leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Black | Ivory | Shale grey | Light sand |
| STORAGE | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Storage Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB |
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| User Memory | 1.9 GB | - |
| RAM | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| RAM Size | 512 MB | - |
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| CPU | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung | - |
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| CPU Type | Exynos 3250 | - |
| Clock Speed | 1 GHz | - |
| BATTERY | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 250 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 3 day(s) | 59 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | Low usage - up to 4 days | Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 10.5 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 34 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 59 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 50 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 64 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 25 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 20 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 26 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Samsung Gear S2 | Garmin fēnix 6S Pro Solar Edition |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, wireless charging dock | Charging/data cable |
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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 | Garmin Pay |
| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-R732 | - |
| Warranty | - | 1-year warranty |
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