Samsung Galaxy Gear vs Samsung Gear 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Gear
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Gear 2
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Gear 2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.63 | 1.63 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 278 | 278 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 800 MHz | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos | Exynos 3250 Dual |
| OS Name | Tizen | Tizen |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.9 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 315 | 300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | No |
| Height (mm) | 56.6 | 58.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.1 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 73.8 | 68 |
| Width (mm) | 36.8 | 36.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, September. Released 2013, September | 2014, April. Released 2014, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | N/A |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | No cellular connectivity |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Gear | Samsung Gear 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Gear and Samsung Gear 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy Gear packs a 315 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Gear 2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 2 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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