Sony may have called shotgun by releasing its SmartWatch way ahead
of Samsung, but the Korean giant seems to be calling the shots with its
superior Galaxy Gear. The odds, however, have once again evened out,
with Sony set to release the successor to its smartwatch, the SmartWatch
2.
These two are perhaps the two strongest contenders for the title of the ultimate smartwatch, as devices from its competitors (Google and Apple) are nowhere to be seen on the horizon. The other smartwatches, Pebble and Toq, do not quite make it to this race as the former caters to a different niche altogether, whereas the latter is not meant for large-scale production. Here then, is a look at how the odds stack up in the battle of the smartwatches.
These two are perhaps the two strongest contenders for the title of the ultimate smartwatch, as devices from its competitors (Google and Apple) are nowhere to be seen on the horizon. The other smartwatches, Pebble and Toq, do not quite make it to this race as the former caters to a different niche altogether, whereas the latter is not meant for large-scale production. Here then, is a look at how the odds stack up in the battle of the smartwatches.
SAMSUNG
GALAXY Gear
GALAXY Gear
Processor
800 MHz
800 MHz
Memory
4GB
4GB
RAM
512 MB
Screen
1.63"
Super AMOLED
Resolution
320 x 320 pixels
Camera
1.9 MP
1.9 MP
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
Compatibility
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
(at launch)
Dimensions
11mm x 37mm x 57mm
Weight
74g
Battery Life
25+ hrs
Price
299.99 USD
SONY
SmartWatch 2
SmartWatch 2
Processor
200 MHz
200 MHz
Memory
-NA-
RAM
-NA-
Screen
1.6"
Transflective LCD
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
Camera
No
Connectivity
Bluetooth 3.0, NFC
Compatibility
Android 4.0+ Phones
(Ice Cream Sandwich)
Dimensions
9mm x 42mm x 41mm
Weight
112g
Battery Life
3 - 4 days
Price
260 USD
Galaxy Gear over SmartWatch 2
Powerful processor
Bigger screen
Built-in camera
S Voice
Large storage space
Built-in speaker and mic
Gyroscope and accelerometer
SmartWatch 2 over Galaxy Gear
Smaller
NFC
Greater compatibility
Better battery
Waterproof and dustproof (IP57 certified)
Larger app ecosystem
Powerful processor
Bigger screen
Built-in camera
S Voice
Large storage space
Built-in speaker and mic
Gyroscope and accelerometer
SmartWatch 2 over Galaxy Gear
Smaller
NFC
Greater compatibility
Better battery
Waterproof and dustproof (IP57 certified)
Larger app ecosystem
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a far more advanced smartwatch as compared to the Sony SmartWatch 2. The powerful processor, the ability to make phone calls on the go (when paired with the phone), the built-in camera, and the many software tweaks on the Gear make it seem like the dream gadget of every geek. The SmartWatch 2, on the other hand, keeps things simple and looks rather polished. Also, the SmartWatch 2, being the second generation of smartwatches from Sony, has a fairly large app ecosystem. However, it is just a matter of time before Samsung catches up with Sony in this regard.Source: buzzle.com
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