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Samsung Gear S2

Wearables

Display

Display diagonal
1.20 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 3250 Dual*
Processor
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7*
Graphics
Mali-400MP2*

Memory & storage

Storage options
4 GB, 512 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 512 MB RAM / 4 GB storage*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Memory options

  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 4 GB*
    Capacity
    4 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
250 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Tizen-based wearable platform 2.3.2*
Cellular networks
No cellular connectivity*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.10*
Reported value 2: 4.1, A2DP, LE*
NFC
Yes*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm (1.96 x 1.67 x 0.45 in)*
Weight
47 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 39 fields
body weight
47 g (1.66 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    47*
    unit
    g*
    original
    47 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
No*
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display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
1.2 inches, 9.2 cm (~43.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.2*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    1.2 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    9.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    9.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
360 x 360 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~302 ppi density)*
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  • x
    360*
    y
    360*
    unit
    px*
    original
    360 x 360*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Always-on display Rotating bezel*
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memory card slot
No*
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sound loudspeaker
No*
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model
Gear S2*
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sound 3.5mm jack
No*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
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comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE*
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comms gps
No*
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comms radio
No*
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comms usb
No*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer*
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network technology
No cellular connectivity*
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features
S-Voice natural language commands and dictation MP3/M4A/AAC/WAV player Photo viewer Voice memo/dial/commands*
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misc colors
Dark Gray, Silver*
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platform os
Tizen-based wearable platform 2.3.2*
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platform chipset
Exynos 3250 Dual*
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platform cpu
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Mali-400MP2*
Scope and conditions
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  • value
    400*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    400MP*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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memory internal
4 GB, 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    4 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 220 EUR*
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body
Samsung Pay IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)*
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body build
Stainless Steel*
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network gprs
No*
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display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3*
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comms nfc
Yes*
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battery charging
Qi wireless charging*
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misc models
SM-R720*
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network edge
No*
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launch announced
2015, August*
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battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 250 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    250*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    250 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 28*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Available. Released 2015, October*
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camera
No*
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battery stand.by
Up to 48 h (mixed usage) (2G) / Up to 48 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm (1.96 x 1.67 x 0.45 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.4*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    11.4 mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.45*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.45 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 2 · 15 fields
Body Weight (g)
47* g
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Display Type
Super AMOLED*
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Pixels X
360*
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Pixels Y
360*
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Display Size (inches)
1.2* inches
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Sound 3.5mm jack
0*
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Comms Bluetooth
4.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
250* mAh
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Price in USD
188.70000000000002*
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Model
Samsung Gear S2*
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Launch Expected Year
2015.0*
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Height (mm)
49.8* mm
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Width (mm)
42.3* mm
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Thickness (mm)
11.4* mm
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* Provisional data