Samsung Gear S2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Gear S2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic. 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 Watch6 Classic Comparison Chart
GENERAL Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
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 10 or later
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 39.9 mm 42.5 mm
Height 43.6 mm 42.5 mm
Depth 11.4 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 42 g 52 g
Body Material Stainless steel Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Black | Silver
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis 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, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features Call handling, find phone function, voice control Camera remote control, find phone function, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications SMS Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, 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 Watch6 Classic
Messaging Services LINE, SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6 Classic
Type Super AMOLED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.3"
Aspect Ratio 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) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel, push buttons
CASE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Case Size 40 mm 43 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Case Details Black | Rose gold | Blue black -
BAND Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/M
Band Width 20 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Hybrid eco-leather
Band Colour Black | Ivory Black | Silver
STORAGE Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Storage Capacity 4 GB 16 GB
User Memory 1.9 GB 7.1 GB
RAM Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
RAM Size 512 MB 2 GB
CPU Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
CPU Type Exynos 3250 Exynos W930
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 250 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 3 day(s) 40 hours
Battery Life Details Low usage - up to 4 days Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging Yes Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Gear S2 Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Included Accessories Power adapter, 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 Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards IP68 IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.288 W/kg (limb), 0.177 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Manufacturer Model Number SM-R732 SM-R950
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