Samsung Gear 2
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The Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo are smartwatches produced by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on February 22, 2014 at Mobile World Congress, the Gear 2 line is a successor to the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
Codename | Rinato[1] |
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Also known as | Samsung Optima |
Developer | Samsung Electronics |
Family | Gear |
First released | April 11, 2014 (2014-04-11) |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Gear |
Successor | Samsung Gear S |
Type | Watch phone |
Operating system | Tizen |
System-on-chip | Exynos 3250 |
CPU | 1.0 GHz dual-core |
Memory | 512 MB |
Storage | 4 GB |
Display | 1.63 in (41 mm) Super AMOLED with RGB matrix 320×320 pixels (1:1 Aspect ratio) |
Sound | NGT 2000 (9000 Hz) |
Rear camera | 2 MP, BSI, 720p video recording |
Connectivity | Bluetooth low energy, Infrared |
Data inputs | Micro USB |
In comparison to the Galaxy Gear, the most significant change made to the Gear 2 line was the replacement of Android with the Samsung-developed Tizen operating system, promising improved functionality (such as Samsung's S Health software and an integrated music player) and battery life. The design of the device itself was also refreshed with the move of its camera from the watchband to the watch itself (allowing users to replace their own bands), along with the addition of an infrared blaster and optical heart rate sensor.
Its successor, the Samsung Gear S, was released on November 7, 2014.