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The new Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch was officially launched in the US on the 2nd of October, 2015. However, eager Malaysian fans had to wait until the 27th of November before it hit our shores. Demand was so high that the first batch of 500 Gear S2 smartwatches sold out within 16 hours!
As a result, we had to wait until earlier this month to receive our own Samsung Gear S2. Today, we are proud to share with you our unboxing video and pictures, as well as our first impressions. The forthcoming review will have a slew of additional videos to show you how it all works.
The Samsung Gear S2
The Samsung Gear S2 comes in 3 different models – the Gear S2 (Bluetooth), the Gear S2 classic (Bluetooth) and the rare Gear S2 (3G). The model we will be looking at today is the Samsung Gear S2 (Bluetooth), which is also known (unofficially) as the Gear S2 Sport. Let’s take a look at the differences between the 3 models.
| Specifications | Samsung Gear S2 (Bluetooth) | Samsung Gear S2 classic (Bluetooth) | Samsung Gear S2 (3G) |
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| Dimensions | 42.3 mm wide 49.8 mm tall 11.4 mm thick | 39.9 mm wide 43.6 mm tall 11.4 mm thick | 44.0 mm wide 51.8 mm tall 13.4 mm thick |
| Weight | 47 g | 42 g | 51 g |
| Display Type | 1.2" full circular Super AMOLED display | ||
| Display Resolution | 360 x 360 pixels | ||
| Display Pixel Density | 302 ppi | ||
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Chassis Protection | IP68-certified - dust-proof and water-resistant up to 1.5 m in depth for up to 30 minutes |
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| User Interface Controls | - capacitive touch screen - rotating bezel - Back and Home buttons |
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| Operating System | Tizen | ||
| System Chip | Samsung Exynos 3250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | |
| CPU | 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (dual-core) | 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (dual-core) | |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | ||
| Internal Storage | 4 GB flash memory | ||
| Memory Card Slot | No | ||
| Connectivity | Bluetooth v4.1 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | 3G (electronic SIM only) Bluetooth v4.1 WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
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| GPS | No | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | Yes | ||
| Sensors | 9-axis pedometer PPG heart rate monitor Dual microphones Ambient light sensor |
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| Speakers | No | Yes, mono | |
| Battery | 250 mAh, 3.8 V Li-Ion (non-removable) | 300 mAh, 3.8V Li-Ion (non-removable) | |
| Battery Life | Up to 48 hours (mixed usage) | ||
| Battery Charging Method | Qi wireless charging dock | ||
| Available Colours | Dark Gray, Silver | Black | Dark Gray, Silver |
| Strap Type | Fluoroelastomer | Leather | Fluoroelastomer |
Unboxing The Samsung Gear S2
The Samsung Gear S2 comes in a circular box, instead of a rectangular box of the earlier Gear S smartwatch. The model details and key specifications are printed on the lower half of the box. A single seal (broken in the last picture) ensures that the Gear S2 inside has not been tampered with.
When you cut the seal and remove the top half, you will find the Samsung Gear S2 sitting on a white tray. Remove the Gear S2 and you can remove the tray. You will find all of its accessories nicely arranged in the compartments below.
- One Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch with large straps attached
- One Samsung Gear S2 charging dock
- One Samsung 3.5 W travel adaptor
- One pair of small straps
- Two Quick Start Guides (in English and Mandarin)
- One Warranty booklet
The Unboxing Video
If you prefer to watch the unboxing process, we have just the video for you. Check it out :
