Samsung Gear Live vs Samsung Gear S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Gear Live
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Samsung Gear S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Gear S
Lighter body
Samsung Gear Live
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.63 | 2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 360 |
| PPI | 278 | 300 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Tizen |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 300 | 300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | No | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 56.4 | 58.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 12.5 |
| Weight (g) | 59 | 67 |
| Width (mm) | 37.9 | 39.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, June. Released 2014, July | 2014, August. Released 2014, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 900, 1800 |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| edge | No | — |
| gprs | No | — |
| Speed | — | HSPA |
| Technology | No cellular connectivity | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | No | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Gear Live | Samsung Gear S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer, UV light |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Gear Live and Samsung Gear S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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