Samsung Gear Live
The Samsung Gear Live is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android Wear OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size1.63" · 56.4 x 37.9 x 8.9 mm (2.22 x 1.49 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓1.63" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 59g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
278 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
🔋 Battery
Capacity
300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
59g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
56.4 x 37.9 x 8.9 mm (2.22 x 1.49 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Gear Live does not support 5G — it supports No cellular connectivity.
No, the Samsung Gear Live does not have NFC.
The Samsung Gear Live is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
No, the Samsung Gear Live does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Gear Live SIM configuration: No.
No, the Samsung Gear Live does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Gear Live ships with Android Wear OS.
The Samsung Gear Live uses No.
The Samsung Gear Live supports No.
The Samsung Gear Live has 4.0, LE.
