Smart ring comparison 2026

Oura Ring 5 is the benchmark. Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is the challenger — arriving early 2027 with rumored solid-state battery and no subscription. The key question: is a week-long battery and no monthly fee worth waiting for?

Updated June 2026
Oura Ring 5
Available now
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2
Early 2027
PriceFrom $399~$399 (est.)
AvailabilityAvailable nowEarly 2027
Subscription$5.99/mo or $69.99/yr (required)None
Battery6–9 daysMulti-week (solid-state, rumored)
Blood pressureBlood Pressure Signals (trend, not clinical)Improved cardiovascular insights (rumored)
Blood glucoseNoSpeculative
Size6.09mm wide, 2.29mm thick (world's smallest)Thinner than Ring 1 (rumored)
EcosystemiOS + AndroidAndroid only (Galaxy phones for full features)
MaterialTitaniumTitanium
Water resistance100m waterproof10 ATM (expected)
GLP-1 trackingYesUnknown

Which one is right for you?

Oura Ring 5

From $399 · Available now

6–9 days battery · $5.99/mo or $69.99/yr (required) · iOS + Android

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2

~$399 (est.) · Early 2027

Multi-week (solid-state, rumored) battery · None · Android only (Galaxy phones for full features)

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Updated June 2026 · Specs verified from manufacturer announcements and confirmed reports. Some specs are estimated or rumored — see individual roadmap pages for sourcing.