Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm vs Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · PlatinumSize, Specs & Wrist Fit Compared
Measured against the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm.
- Case width
- 39.9mmbaseGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm39.9mmsameGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
- Lug-to-lug
- 43.6mmbaseGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm43.6mmsameGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
- Thickness
- 11.4mmbaseGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm11.4mmsameGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
- Weight
- 42gbaseGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm42gsameGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
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Samsung
Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
Samsung
Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
Which one fits you
Both need much the same wrist — roughly 46–62mm across the flat of the wrist. Neither will fit where the other won't, so decide on thickness, weight and features instead.
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum share a near-identical 39.9mm case, so wrist presence comes down to thickness, lug-to-lug and weight.
Among the 528 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm is thicker than 70% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Among the 528 40mm watches we hold thickness for, the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum is thicker than 70% — it will sit high even though the case width reads modest.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | SamsungGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm | SamsungGear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Case Width | 39.9mm | 39.9mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 43.6mm | 43.6mm |
| Thickness | 11.4mm | 11.4mm |
| Weight | 42g | 42g |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 3 days | 3 days |
| Battery power | 250 mAh | 250 mAh |
| Has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
Hover a row to highlight that measurement in the schematics below.
2D Dimension Schematics
Every case drawn to scale on a shared centre — from above, and in profile against the wrist. Built from the measurements, so it works for every watch whether or not it has a photo.
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm39.9mm × 43.6mm · 11.4mm thick
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum39.9mm × 43.6mm · 11.4mm thick
Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm vs Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum on a wrist
Put Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum on the same arm, sized to your own wrist, and turn it. Side by side or stacked on one spot, whichever answers the question faster.
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm — 39.9mm case, 43.6mm lug-to-lug, standing 11.4mm off the wrist.
- Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum — 39.9mm case, 43.6mm lug-to-lug, standing 11.4mm off the wrist.
Whether that clears your wrist edges is the question worth answering, and it depends on your wrist rather than on the case diameter.
See them on a wrist in 3DCase shapes are generated from each watch's published measurements — case width, lug-to-lug and thickness — not from manufacturer 3D models, so the proportions are accurate while the dial is generic.
Battery life compared
Runtime for every power mode either watch publishes, 1 of them directly comparable.
Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mmSamsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
Smartwatch
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Full Specification Comparison
70 specs| Spec | Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm | Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| width | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| height | 43.6 | 43.6 |
| weight | 42 g | 42 g |
| thickness | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| resolution | 360 x 360 px | 360 x 360 px |
| screen size | 1.2 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Display type | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Has a display | Yes | Yes |
| pixel density | 302 ppi | 302 ppi |
| water resistance | Water resistant | Water resistant |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| has a touch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Watch band is replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| has branded damage-resistant glass | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| battery life | 3 days | 3 days |
| battery power | 250 mAh | 250 mAh |
| has wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| has a rechargeable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | ||
| has GPS | Yes | Yes |
| has a compass | Yes | Yes |
| Has a barometer | Yes | Yes |
| has an accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Has a heart rate monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| RAM | 0.51GB | 0.51GB |
| CPU speed | 2 x 1 GHz | 2 x 1 GHz |
| release date | 2015-09-03 | 2015-09-03 |
| Has a stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Has call control | Yes | Yes |
| Has silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| internal storage | 4GB | 4GB |
| Has notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Locates your phone | Yes | Yes |
| has voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Has vibrating alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Can be used to answer calls | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| has NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| supports Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Is compatible with iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Is compatible with Android | Yes | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Has passcode | Yes | Yes |
| Has auto pause | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with smart scales | Yes | Yes |
| has a battery level indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with external heart rate monitors | Yes | Yes |
| App & Software | ||
| Ad-free | Yes | Yes |
| Free app | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks BMI | Yes | Yes |
| Has coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Supports routes | Yes | Yes |
| Has achievements | Yes | Yes |
| Has goal setting | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise diary | Yes | Yes |
| Has weight tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Predicts start date | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks water intake | Yes | Yes |
| Has period notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Provides activity reports | Yes | Yes |
| Counts how many calories you've burned | Yes | Yes |
| Has inactivity alerts | — | Yes |
| Activity tracking | ||
| Measures pace | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks distance | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks elevation | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks your sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks steps taken | Yes | Yes |
| Has a route tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Has exercise tagging | Yes | Yes |
| Tracks calorie intake | Yes | Yes |
| Provides sleep reports | Yes | Yes |
Wrist Fit
Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm
Sits best on wrists ~46–62mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.6cm circumference).
Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum
Sits best on wrists ~46–62mm wide (≈ 12.3–16.6cm circumference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm bigger than the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum?
Both have a 39.9mm case. Compare their thickness and lug-to-lug above to judge wrist presence.
Which fits a smaller wrist better, the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm or the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum?
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm suits wrists around 46–62mm wide, and the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum around 46–62mm. The one with the smaller lower bound is the safer pick for a small wrist.
Can I see the Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm and Samsung Gear S2 Classic - 43.6mm · Platinum side by side at true scale?
Yes — the schematics and photos above show both watches at matched scale, and our fit tool overlays each on your wrist width.

