Last Updated on June 9, 2020 by Jude Simeone

The Gear S2 smartwatch by Samsung is an upgrade to the Samsung gear S series. It runs on the Samsung’s propreitary TIZEN operating system and was announced on 28th august 2015 and later released in October same year. The Gear S2 preceeds the Gear S and succeeded by the Samsung gear S3. Gear S2 is one watch in two different models; Gear S2 classic and Gear S2 3G. The major difference among these two devices are the sizes, weights and connectivity, every other specification is same.

Samsung Gear S2 Full Specifications

EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.5 / 5) Battery: (3.5 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.5 / 5) Features: (4.0 / 5) Price: (3.5 / 5) Average: (4.0 / 5)
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ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Samsung Gear S2
Device type	Classic smartwatch
Predessesor	Samsung Gear s
Successor	Samsung Gear S3 Classic
Released date	October, 2015
Ideal for	Men (will look good too on women.)
DISPLAY
Display type	Super AMOLED
Display size	1.2inch
Screen resolution	360 * 360 pixel
Screen resolution	424 ppi
Input type	Toucscreen and 2 buttons
Multi-touch	--
BODY
Shape	Circular
Dimension	49.8 * 42.3 * 11.4 mm
Weight	47 grams
Casing material	Stainless steel/glass reinforced with polycarbonate
Strap material	Silicone strap
Bezel Material	Ceramics
Band size	20mm
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla glass 3
Water resistant	Yes, IP68
Color(s)	White, brown
MEMORY
RAM	0.5GB
Internal storage	4GB
Memory card slot	--
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.1
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
GPS	No
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	--
SIM slot	--
Band	--
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather forecast	Yes
Facebook notifacation	Yes
Twitter notification	Yes
Whatsapp notification	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep tracking	Yes
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Distance covered	Yes
Steps climbed	Yes
Calories burnt	Yes
Calories Consumption	Yes
MEDIA
Audio	mp3/mp4
Bluetooth music	Yes
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	No
Camera	No
SENSORS
Pedometer	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Magnetometer	--
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	Yes
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Tizen OS 2.2.0
Chipset	Exynos 3250
CPU	Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU	Mali-400MP2
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-ion
Battery capacity	250mAh
Battery life	Standby :5days+ , Mixed usage: 3days+
Charging	Wireless based charging dock
Charging time	About 2 hours
MISC
Payment system	Samsung pay
Compatibility	Andriod 4.4 and above, IOS 9.0 and above
Companion app	Samsung Gear app
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	Yes,20mm
Voice command	Yes
BOX CONTENTS
	Samsung gear s2
	Strap
	Wireless based charging cable
	User manual

Samsung Gear S2 Features

1. Design

Samsung Gear S2 might not have the best design you would expect from a smartwatch, but certainly, it measures up well in various criteria you might want to use in rating this device. First, it has a 1.2-inch screen size which is a lot better than its predecessor, Gear S which has a lot bigger screen that makes it heavier and bulky on the wrist. The display is great, a super AMOLED 16M and a resolution of 360*360 pixel.

The body casing is built to last with a stainless material. The strap features a silicon material resistant to sweat and a width of 20mm.

It weighs only 47 grams a drastic reduction when compared to Gear S which weighs 67 grams. It feels light and will be suitable for the ladies.

You can choose from a list of watch faces to customize it to your style.

2. Battery

Samsung Gear S2 has a moderate li-ion battery with a capacity of 250mAh. On standby, it can last up to 48 hours and while on mixed average usage, it stays up for about 24 hours which is poor, meaning you will need to charge up the battery daily. In the box, it comes with a wireless-based charger.

3. Activity/Fitness tracking

Samsung Gear S comes preinstalled with S Health and Nike+ that can track different activities such as your sleep, it also tracks your heart rate and analyses the general health of your heart. It also analyses calories burnt, steps climbed and the distance you covered.

4. Notifications & Application

Samsung Gear S2 is a great companion when it comes to keeping you updated with various notifications you’re your phone such as;

Notifications appear chronologically as they appear.

The companion app for the Gear S2 is Samsung gear manager app , though not the best option when it comes to the perfect companion app for smartwatches. It contains a whole lot of popular apps such as the S Health and nike+ for fitness tracking and other great apps.

Another great thing, is the rotating bezel which allows for easy navigation of notifications on the tiny screen.

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