Samsung Gear S vs Samsung R260 Chrono
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Gear S
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Samsung R260 Chrono
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung R260 Chrono
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 R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2 | 2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 360 | 240 |
| PPI | 300 | 200 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 28.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | — |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Tizen | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| call records | — | Yes |
| phonebook | — | Yes |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 300 | 800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 300 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 5 h |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 58.1 | 94 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.5 | 17 |
| Weight (g) | 67 | 89 |
| Width (mm) | 39.9 | 46 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, October | 2011, May. Released 2011, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Speed | HSPA | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | CDMA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Gear S | Samsung R260 Chrono |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| games | — | Yes |
| java | — | No |
| messaging | — | SMS(threaded view), Email |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer, UV light | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Gear S and Samsung R260 Chrono are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung R260 Chrono packs a 800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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