[MWC 2014] Samsung announces Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo with Tizen OS

Samsung has officially unveiled the second generation of the smartwatch - Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Both Gear series smartwatches are running on Tizen OS instead of Android (no more Galaxy name).



The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo have the same 1.63" Super AMOLED display with 320 x 320 resolution, but it has faster 1 GHz dual-core processor compare to its predecessor which is 800 MHz.


Just like its predecessor, the Gear 2 has a 2 MP shooter with capable 720p video recording. While for the Gear 2 Neo, it lacks of camera like the Gear 2. Other specs are included of both watch are 512 MB RAM and 4 GB storage onboard. The brand new Gears come with heart rate monitor and infrared port for remoting your home appliances.

Sadly, the Gear 2 as well as the Gear 2 Neo has only 300 mAh battery, which is 15 mAh less than the predecessor. The Gear 2 is weight at 68 g and the Gear 2 Neo is weight at 55 g.

Last but not least, both watches also feature IP67 dust and water resistance certification. The Gear 2 will be available in Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange. While the Gear 2 will be available in Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange. The strap is also changeable to other colours.

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