Summary
Buy For
- Powerful battery
- Elegant design
- Additional features
- Water and dust proof
Beware of
- Not compatible with IOS
- Limited apps
Verdict
The Samsung Gear S2 3G is a marvellous looking smartwatch from one of the leading brands. It impresses with all its features and offers plenty of flexibility in terms of connectivity options. However, the major drawback is its incompatibility with Apple devices.
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Display and Design
The Gear S2 3G flaunts a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 360 x 360 pixels which renders a sharp pixel density of 424ppi. The smartwatch appears in circular and curved shape with silicon strap which gives it an aesthetic design and feel. The touchscreen feature brings all the apps and features on your finger tips and the two Home and Back buttons provides an easier navigation too. The smartwatch from Samsung gathers its strength from 1.0-GHz dual-core processor mated with 512MB RAM to ensure the device performs at its optimum level.
Compatibility and Connectivity
The Gear S2 3G is compatible with most Android phones which require you to install and open Samsung Gear App and connect the smartwatch via Bluetooth and sync it with your favourite playlists on your phone. The 3G enabled smartphone lets you make and receive calls, send text messages and emails. The availability of NFC feature in the smartwatch also offers a lot of flexibility in terms of sharing data. It comes with sensors like HRM, Barometer, Ambient light among others. Samsung has partnered with some leading brands to deliver apps that assist in you keep track of your movement and the S Health feature lets you monitor your health.
Battery, Storage and Features
The smartwatch is powered by a 300mAh li-ion battery which ensures the watch functions for ample hours. There is a wireless charging dock to recharge the gadget. The device houses an internal memory of 4GB which gives you enough space to store data and entertainment files. The smartwatch lets you customise the bands so that you can change the strap according to the occasions. In addition, it also comes with water and dust proof features as well.
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