Samsung Gear S2
{{Short description|Smartwatch}}
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{{Infobox information appliance
|name = Samsung Gear S2
Samsung Gear S2 Classic
|logo =
|image = Samsung Gear S2 Classic in IFA 2015 (2).jpg
|developer = Samsung Electronics
|manufacturer = Samsung Electronics
|family = Samsung Gear
|type = Smartwatch
|release date = October 2, 2015 (US)
|os = Tizen
|power = 250 mAh, Qi inductive coil wireless charging
|cpu = Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 dual-core (3G version)
Exynos dual-core (WiFi-only version)
|memory = 512 MB|storage = 4 GB
|display = 1.2" Super AMOLED, 360 x 360 pixels
|input = Capacitive touch
Pedometer (9-axis sensor)
PPG heart rate monitor
Dual microphones
Ambient light sensor
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth LE
|online service = Samsung Pay|dimensions = 49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm (Gear S2 WiFi-only)
43.6 x 39.9 x 11.4 mm (Gear S2 Classic)
51.8 x 44 x 13.4 mm (2.04 x 1.73 x 0.53 in) (Gear S2 3G)
|weight = 47g (Gear S2 WiFi-only)
42g (Gear S2 Classic)
51g (Gear S2 3G)
|predecessor = Samsung Gear S
|successor = Samsung Gear S3
}}
The Samsung Gear S2 is a smartwatch developed by Samsung Electronics running Samsung's Tizen operating system. It was unveiled at IFA in 2015.{{Cite web |title=Samsung Comes Full Circle with Introduction of Samsung Gear S2 |url=https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-comes-full-circle-with-introduction-of-samsung-gear-s2 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=news.samsung.com |language=en}}
The Gear S2 was the first device to use eSIM technology.{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=James |date=2016-02-18 |title=Samsung’s Gear S2 has the first certified eSIM that lets you choose carriers |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/18/11044624/esim-wearable-smartwatch-samsung-gear-s2 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=The Verge |language=en}} Its successor, the Samsung Gear S3, was released on November 18, 2016.
Overview
The watch features a rotating bezel user interface and an IP68 rating for water resistance up to 1.5 meters deep in 30 minutes. It is compatible with 20mm width watch straps.{{Cite web|title = Samsung Gear S2 - Full phone specifications|url = http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_s2-7678.php|website = www.gsmarena.com|accessdate = 2015-12-16}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-s2/|title=Samsung Gear S2 Watch Wearable Tech Smartwatch|website=Samsung Electronics America|access-date=2016-12-12}} It has a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels and a screen size of 1.2 inches. The watch has a dual-core Exynos processor running at 1 GHz. Samsung Pay can be used through NFC payment terminals.
Comparison of models
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| Model | Gear S2 (WiFi-only) | Gear S2 Classic | Gear S2 (3G) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 1.2" circular Super AMOLED, 360 x 360 pixels, 302 dpi | |||
| Dimensions
| style="text-align: center;" | 49.8 x 42.3 x 11.4 mm | style="text-align: center;" | 43.6 x 39.9 x 11.4 mm | style="text-align: center;" | 51.8 x 44 x 13.4 mm | |
| Standalone cellular
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" {{no}} | style="text-align: center;" {{yes}} | ||
| Input
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Capacitive touch | |||
| Processor
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Exynos 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 | colspan="1" text-align: center;" | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 | |||
| Storage and RAM
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 4 GB internal storage, 512 MB RAM | |||
| Band type
| style="text-align: center;" | Fluoroelastomer | style="text-align: center;" | Leather | style="text-align: center;" | Fluoroelastomer | |
| Battery
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 250 mAh 3.8v battery | style="text-align: center;" | 300 mAh 3.8v battery |
References
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