WHAT IS THE SAMSUNG GEAR S2?
Samsung’s back catalogue of smartwatches has been, to put it mildly, poor. The vast array of Gear-branded wearables have been bulky, ugly and running an operating system devoid of killer features and decent apps.
The Gear S2 hopes to change this. I’m happy to report that in pretty much every area it achieves this. The Gear S2, with its circular display, is the first in the series that actually looks good. Instead of simply following the crowd, Samsung’s headline rotating bezel results in a smartwatch that’s the easiest to navigate yet.
However, by failing to opt for the constantly improving Android Wear OS, and instead choosing to stick with Tizen, Samsung’s Gear S2 feels hamstrung in many areas.
#KEY FEATURES
Circular watch face
Rotating bezel
11.4mm thick
1.2in 360 x 360 AMOLED touchscreen
3G option with e-SIM technology
NFC for mobile payments
2-3 days battery life
Tizen OS
1.0GHz dual-core processor
4GB internal storage
512MB RAM
S Health support
IP68 certified dust- and water-resistant
Wi-Fi 802.11bgn
Bluetooth 4.1
Optical heart-rate sensor
Wireless charging
250mAh Li-ion battery
Manufacturer: Samsung
#PROS
#CONS