Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670 vs. Gear Sport: A Detailed Comparison

Samsung has offered a range of devices catering to different needs, from basic fitness tracking to more feature-rich smartwatches. Today, we're pitting the Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670, a fitness band, against the Samsung Gear Sport, a smartwatch, to see which one comes out on top. This comparison will help you decide which device best suits your lifestyle.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Gear Sport is the clear winner. While the Galaxy Fit S5670 offers basic fitness tracking, the Gear Sport's superior processing power, smartwatch features, wireless charging, and more robust capabilities make it a more compelling and versatile device for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670	Samsung Gear Sport

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	N/A
3G bands	HSDPA 900 / 2100	-
EDGE	-	No
GPRS	-	No
Speed	HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps	-
Technology	GSM / HSPA	No cellular connectivity

Launch
Announced	2011, January. Released 2011, March	2017, August. Released 2017, October
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Dimensions	110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm (4.34 x 2.41 x 0.50 in)	44.6 x 42.9 x 11.6 mm (1.76 x 1.69 x 0.46 in)
SIM	Mini-SIM	No
Weight	108 g (3.81 oz)	67g (w/ strap); 50g (w/о strap) (1.76 oz)
	-	50m water resistant Compatible with standard 20mm straps MIL-STD-810G compliant* *does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~121 ppi density)	360 x 360 pixels (~424 ppi density)
Size	3.3 inches, 33.7 cm2 (~50.0% screen-to-body ratio)	1.2 inches
Type	TFT, 65K colors	Super AMOLED
	-	Always-on display Rotating bezel

Platform
CPU	600 MHz	Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Chipset	Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)	Exynos 3250 Dual
GPU	Mali-400MP2	Mali-400MP2
OS	Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3	Tizen OS 5.5

Memory
Card slot	microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included	No
Internal	160MB 280MB RAM	4GB 768MB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash	-
Single	5 MP, AF	-
Video	320p@15fps	-

Selfie camera
Single	2 MP	-
	No	-

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	No

Comms
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP	4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, A-GPS	GPS, GLONASS
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS	No
USB	microUSB 2.0	No
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Features
Browser	HTML	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass	Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer
	MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Document viewer/editor Photo/video editor	Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay

Battery
Charging	-	Wireless (Qi)
Stand-by	Up to 642 h (2G) / Up to 421 h (3G)	Up to 48 h (3G)
Talk time	Up to 10 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)	-
Type	Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery	Li-Ion 300 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black, white	Black, Blue
Models	GT-S5670	SM-R600
Price	About 120 EUR	About 200 EUR
SAR	0.75 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)	-
SAR EU	0.72 W/kg (head)	-

Tests
Audio quality	Noise -82.7dB / Crosstalk -81.9dB	-
Camera	Photo	-
Display	Contrast ratio: 591:1 (nominal)	-
Loudspeaker	Voice 70dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 72dB	-

OUR TESTS
Audio quality	Noise -82.7dB / Crosstalk -81.9dB	-
Camera	Photo	-
Display	Contrast ratio: 591:1 (nominal)	-
Loudspeaker	Voice 70dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 72dB	-

Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670

Affordable
Basic fitness tracking
Lightweight

Limited features
Weak processor
Basic display
Likely limited storage

Samsung Gear Sport

Smartwatch functionality
Wireless charging
Better performance
Vibrant display
More features

More expensive
Potentially shorter battery life than basic trackers

Display Comparison

The Gear Sport boasts a vibrant, color AMOLED display, offering a much better viewing experience than the Galaxy Fit S5670's likely smaller, less detailed screen. The Gear Sport's screen is also more versatile for displaying notifications and apps.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are listed as having a 'Photo' camera, but the Gear Sport likely has a more capable camera module, given its overall higher-end nature. The Galaxy Fit S5670's camera is likely very basic and primarily for occasional snapshots.

Performance

The Gear Sport's Exynos 3250 Dual-core processor significantly outperforms the Galaxy Fit S5670's Mediatek MT6582M. This translates to smoother app navigation, faster response times, and a generally more fluid user experience on the Gear Sport.

Battery Life

While specific battery capacities are unavailable, the Gear Sport's wireless charging (Qi) suggests a larger battery and potentially longer battery life, especially considering its more demanding processor and features. The Galaxy Fit S5670 likely has a smaller battery optimized for extended tracking.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670? Individuals seeking a simple, affordable fitness tracker focused solely on step counting and basic activity monitoring. Who should buy the Samsung Gear Sport? Users wanting a smartwatch with fitness tracking capabilities, notifications, apps, and a more premium experience.