Samsung Gear S vs Samsung Metro 312
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Gear S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Metro 312
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Gear S
Lighter body
Samsung Gear S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2 | 2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 160 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 128 |
| PPI | 300 | 102 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 24.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | 208 MHz |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Tizen | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| call records | — | Yes |
| phonebook | — | Yes |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | QCIF@15ps |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 0.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 300 | 1000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 58.1 | 112.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Weight (g) | 67 | 74 |
| Width (mm) | 39.9 | 46.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, October | 2014, May. Released 2014, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800 | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | — |
| edge | — | No |
| gprs | — | Class 12 |
| Speed | HSPA | — |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | No |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung Metro 312 |
|---|---|---|
| games | — | Yes |
| java | — | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| messaging | — | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer, UV light | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Gear S and Samsung Metro 312 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Metro 312 packs a 1000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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