The Specs for Samsung's Circular Gear S2 Smartwatch

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 01 Sep 2015

The circular Gear S2 wearable that Samsung teased not long ago, has been unveiled ahead of IFA 2015. Two models are available: the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 classic.

Customers will also have the chance to get a Gear S2 with 3G connectivity, which comes with the first-ever e-SIM.

Here are the main specs for all Gear S2 models.

Samsung Gear S2 – Specs and Features
  • Display & dimensions – 1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi display; 42.3x49.8x11.4mm (47g).
  • Looks – Dark Gray case with a Dark Gray band and Silver case with a White band; dust and water resistant.
  • Operating system – Tizen-based wearable platform.
  • Processor – 1.0Ghz dual core processor.
  • RAM & storage – 512Mb of RAM; 4GB internal memory.
  • Connectivity – WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC.
  • Sensors – Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer.
  • Communications – Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads.
  • Health & fitness – S Health, Nike+ Running.
  • Information – Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather.
  • Media – Music Player, Gallery.
  • Battery – 250mAh Li-ion battery with wireless charging, typical usage 2 to 3 days.




Samsung Gear S2 Classic – Specs and Features
  • Display & dimensions –1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi display; 39.9x43.6x11.4mm (42g).
  • Looks – Black case with a Leather band; dust and water resistant.
  • Operating system – Tizen-based wearable platform.
  • Processor –1.0Ghz dual core processor.
  • RAM & storage – 512Mb of RAM; 4GB internal memory.
  • Connectivity – WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC.
  • Sensors – Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer.
  • Communications – Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads.
  • Health & fitness – S Health, Nike+ Running.
  • Information – Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather.
  • Media – Music Player, Gallery.
  • Battery – 250mAh Li-ion battery with wireless charging, typical usage 2 to 3 days.




Samsung Gear S2 with 3G – Specs and Features
  • Display & dimensions – 1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi display; 44.0 x 51.8 x 13.4mm (51g).
  • e-SIM – it incorporates the first-ever e-SIM with voice capability; customers can perform quick functions without the smartwatch being closely tethered to a phone.
  • Operating system – Tizen-based wearable platform.
  • Processor –1.0Ghz dual core processor.
  • RAM & storage – 512Mb of RAM; 4GB internal memory.
  • Connectivity – WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC.
  • Sensors – Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer.
  • Communications – Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads.
  • Health & fitness – S Health, Nike+ Running
  • Information – Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather.
  • Media – Music Player, Gallery.
  • Battery – 300mAh Li-ion battery with wireless charging, typical usage 2 days.

“For the past several years, Samsung has pioneered and advanced the wearables category, bringing brave new concepts to the smart wearables market,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of Samsung’s IT & Mobile Business. “The Samsung Gear S2 reflects Samsung’s most progressive innovation. It is the perfect complement for any occasion, easily taking you from day to night, from work to workout—and ensuring that you get more out of every moment in your day, by making it smarter and ultimately more personal and fun.”

UPDATE September 4, 2015: Samsung Tomorrow published this infographic.




UPDATE October 2, 2015: The Gear S2 became available for purchase in the United States, Germany, Singapore and Korea. Watch the unboxing video embedded below to see it in action.





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