Samsung Gear Fit 2

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Samsung Gear Fit 2
Samsung Gear Fit2 logo.jpg
Developer Samsung Electronics
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Product family Samsung Gear
TypeFitness wristband, smartwatch
Release dateJune 2, 2016 (2016-06-02)
Operating system Tizen [1]
CPU Dual Core 1GHz (Exynos 3250)
Storage4 GB
DisplayCurved AMOLED, 38 mm (1.5 in) diagonal, 216 x 432 pixel [1]
Power200mAh lithium-ion battery
Predecessor Samsung Gear Fit
SuccessorSamsung Gear Fit 2 Pro
Website www.samsung.com

The Samsung Gear Fit2 is a fitness smartwatch made by Samsung Electronics. The product is made in China. Unveiled in June 2016, the Gear Fit2 is the successor to the Samsung Gear Fit released in 2014. [2]

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Compared to the Gear Fit the new wristband has an updated design, built-in GPS, and the ability to automatically recognize different fitness activities. [3] The Gear Fit2 features a barometer and heart rate monitor. It is compatible with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. [4]

Gear Fit 2 Pro

The successor to the Gear Fit 2 is the Gear Fit2 Pro, released in 2017. It is water-resistant and has improvements related to underwater activity. [5] [6]

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