Samsung Gear S
The Samsung Gear S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Tizen OSⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2" · 58.1 x 39.9 x 12.5 mm (2.29 x 1.57 x 0.49 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 67g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8928 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, August. Released 2014, October
Also Known As
Available as Samsung R750, N910A (AT&T), N910V (Verizon), N915P (Sprint), N910T (T-Mobile)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
300 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
67g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
58.1 x 39.9 x 12.5 mm (2.29 x 1.57 x 0.49 in)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Frost White
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate, barometer, UV light
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Gear S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Samsung Gear S does not have NFC.
The Samsung Gear S is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) Non-removable strap.
No, the Samsung Gear S does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Gear S SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
No, the Samsung Gear S does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Gear S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Gear S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Samsung Gear S has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
