Samsung Gear S2 vs. Google Pixel Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Google Pixel Watch. 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. Google Pixel Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Tizen OS Wear OS by Google
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later Android 8.0 (Oreo) 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: 36 g
Body Material Stainless steel 80% recycled stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Scratch-resistant, water-resistant, splash-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, altimeter, optical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, compass, multipurpose electrical sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake Time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, mood, floors climbed, stress level, ECG, sleep quality score, mindfulness
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Call handling, find phone function, Find my Device, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, weather information, Active Zone Minutes, instant message reply, International Emergency Calling, 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, applications
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/BeiDou receiver
Payment Technology - Google Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Platform - Google Home
IoT Communications Type - Cloud
IoT Communications Technology - Wi-Fi
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CELLULAR Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
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) -
DISPLAY Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Type Super AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Aspect Ratio Full circle -
Pixel Density 302 ppi 320 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Case Size 40 mm -
Case Shape - Round
Case Back - Stainless steel
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black Polished silver | Champagne gold | Matte black
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 165-210 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material Leather Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour Black | Ivory Charcoal | Chalk | Hazel | Obsidian
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Storage Capacity 4 GB 32 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB -
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Manufacturer Samsung -
CPU Type Exynos 3250 Exynos 9110
Clock Speed 1 GHz -
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 250 mAh 294 mAh
Battery Life 3 day(s) 24 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days -
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Google Pixel Watch
Included Accessories Power adapter, wireless charging dock Wristband (135 - 170 mm), 6-month Fitbit Premium membership, USB-C magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running Google Maps, YouTube Music, Google Wallet
Compliant Standards IP68 -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 -
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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