Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vs Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
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Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 360 | 360 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 360 |
| PPI | 302 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.15 GHz Cortex-A53 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9110 | Exynos 3250 Dual |
| Process (nm) | 10 | — |
| OS Name | Tizen | Tizen |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 4GB 0.75GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 230 | 300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 48 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | No | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 39.5 | 44 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.5 | 13.4 |
| Weight (g) | 25 | 54 |
| Width (mm) | 39.5 | 46.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February. Released 2019, April | 2016, February. Released 2016, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA |
| edge | No | No |
| gprs | No | No |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active | Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Watch Active and Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G packs a 300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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