Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 vs Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker
Comparison 2026 — GPS Trackers
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker edges out the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 with an overall score of 72/100 against 62/100. It scores particularly well on accuracy (74/100) and concealment (60/100), making it the better all-round pick in GPS Trackers.
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €35.00 versus €40.00.
Accuracy winner
Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker
22% higher than its rival
Value winner
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
2% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 | Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €35.00+14% | €40.00 |
| Rating | ★4.5 (1,640) | ★4.1 (612) |
| Overall | 62/100 | 72/100+16% |
| Tracker performance | ||
| Technology | Bluetooth LE + UWB | GPS + WiFi + Bluetooth |
| Battery life | Tot 700 dagen (Power Saving)+34900% | 2-7 dagen |
| IP rating | IP67 (officieel) | IP67 |
| Network | SmartThings Find | Vodafone 4G |
| Compatibility | ||
| Subscription cost | Geen | — |
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy (Android 11+) | — |
| iOS support | Geen | — |
| Battery | CR2032 (vervangbaar) | — |
| Subscription & app | ||
| Subscription cost | — | Ca. €3/maand |
| App | — | V by Vodafone (iOS/Android) |
| SOS button | — | Ja, fysiek |
| Geofencing | — | Ja |
Pros and cons
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
Pros
- UWB support on compatible Galaxy devices (S21+ and newer) for precise location
- Official IP67 rating — dustproof and survives submersion up to 30 min
- Battery life up to 700 days in Power Saving Mode — best in class
- Button for Smart Home actions (lights, doorbells) — useful bonus
Cons
- Only works with Samsung Galaxy phones — no iPhone or other Android support
- SmartThings Find network in the Netherlands clearly smaller than Find My
Vodafone Curve GPS Tracker
Pros
- Real GPS with WiFi backup — keeps working in rural areas where Find My falls silent
- SOS button doubles the tracker as a personal alarm next to bike protection
- Geofencing alerts pushed straight to your phone via the V by Vodafone app
- No Apple lock-in — works on both iOS and Android
Cons
- Mandatory subscription of roughly €3 per month — over five years it costs more than the tracker itself
- Battery life of only days to weeks — regular recharging required