Samsung Galaxy Ring 2Release Date, Specs, What to Expect
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Status
Reported
When you can buy it
Early 2027
Expected price
$399
How sure we are
72% within 2027
We checked 37 past forecasts of a window this size. 24% landed inside the narrower early 2027 window that was first reported. This assumes it gets announced at all.
Reports say it targets nine to ten days between charges, so it can stay on your finger. See the report behind this
Health.
People have discussed better skin temperature sensing, but nobody has confirmed it. See the report behind this
Sleep.
It tracks you overnight through Samsung Health.Our own judgement. No single source states this.
What will the Galaxy Ring 2 have?
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 10 ATM, and for snorkelling. Its rating is IP68.
Do I need a subscription?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, there is no subscription.
What does it cost?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it costs $399.99. That is the list price.
How long does the battery last?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it runs 9 days to 10 days. That is 216 to 240 hours.
Does it measure blood pressure?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it does not measure blood pressure.
Does it read blood glucose?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it has no glucose sensor.
Does it track sleep apnea?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it watches for it overnight. It is a signal to act on, not a diagnosis.
Does it work with my phone?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it works with an Android phone only. There is no iPhone app.
How heavy is it?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it weighs 2.3g to 3.3g. The weight varies by size or finish.
How does it connect?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it connects over Bluetooth.
What colours does it come in?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it comes in 3 finishes. Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver.
What is it made of?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it is made of titanium. Grade 5.
What ring sizes does it come in?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it comes in US sizes 5 to 15. Order a sizing kit first, because it is not the same fit as a jewellery ring.
How big is it on the finger?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it is 7mm wide and 2.6mm thick.
Does it work with GLP-1 medication?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it does not work with GLP-1 medication.
Can I pay with FSA or HSA?Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: yes, you can pay with FSA or HSA money.
Early 2027 is the most credible estimate. Reports say that Samsung originally targeted 2025, then 2026.
Does Samsung Galaxy Ring work with iPhone?
No. The Galaxy Ring works with most modern Android phones, and iPhones are not on its list of supported devices. Asked by Forbes whether Galaxy Ring 2 would work beyond Android, Samsung's Hon Pak stopped short of confirming iPhone support: "I'm smiling, but I can't say anything."
Does Samsung Galaxy Ring have a subscription fee?
The current Galaxy Ring has no subscription requirement. Sleep, heart rate, activity and Energy Score are included with the one-time purchase. Samsung hasn't said anything about Ring 2's pricing or subscription model yet.
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What changes on the next ring
The next ring is expected to be thinner and lighter than the first
ETNews sourced anonymous industry figures. Samsung has confirmed nothing.
Reported
Reported
A credible source reported this.
It isn't confirmed yet and may change.
78% track record
78% track record
Similar reports have held up 78% of the time in our historical data.
Based on how reporting on smart rings has held up, across 38 settled reports.
This does not mean this claim has a 78% chance of happening.
5 outlets
How the reporting has spread
This started with independent reporting and was later carried by other outlets. Repeats don’t count as new independent sources.
A Galaxy Ring trademark surfaced before Samsung discussed the product
SamMobile reported that Samsung had secured a Galaxy Ring trademark in South Korea, creating an early public signal that the company was considering a ring-form wearable. At this stage the trademark established a name and intent, not a shipping product.SamMobile · Feb 27, 2023
Sep 15, 2023 · Others confirmed it
Samsung's own wearable app exposed the Galaxy Ring name
9to5Google found the Galaxy Ring name inside Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app. That moved the story beyond trademark filings by showing Samsung itself had begun wiring the product name into its wearable software.9to5Google · Sep 15, 2023
Jan 17, 2024 · Others confirmed it
Samsung publicly teased Galaxy Ring at Unpacked
Samsung ended its January Unpacked event with a brief Galaxy Ring teaser. The teaser was the company's first overt public confirmation of the product, although the full launch details still came months later.9to5Google · Jan 17, 2024
Feb 27, 2024 · Design and hardware
Samsung showed the Galaxy Ring design publicly at MWC
At Mobile World Congress, Samsung put the Galaxy Ring's physical design on public display for the first time. This gave the reporting trail a real hardware look after January's brief teaser.Samsung Global Newsroom · Feb 27, 2024
May 22, 2024 · Price
A leak put Galaxy Ring around $300 to $350
Android Authority reported a leaked expected price range of roughly $300 to $350 before Samsung announced official pricing. The report became a useful pre-launch benchmark even though the final launch price came in higher.Android Authority · May 22, 2024
May 29, 2024 · Filed with regulators
FCC records revealed multiple Galaxy Ring battery sizes
Android Authority found Galaxy Ring passing through the FCC with battery information tied to different ring sizes. The filing supplied regulator-backed hardware detail shortly before Samsung's full announcement.Android Authority · May 29, 2024
Jul 10, 2024 · Announced
Samsung formally launched the Galaxy Ring product line
Samsung fully announced Galaxy Ring on July 10 and opened pre-orders in selected markets. Its launch communication set general availability for July 24, completing the transition from teaser and regulatory filings to a commercial product.Samsung Mobile Press · Jul 10, 2024
Jul 24, 2024 · Went on sale
Samsung Galaxy Ring began shipping
Galaxy Ring reached its July 24 shipping date after the July 10 announcement and pre-order period. Contemporary launch coverage explicitly identified July 24 as the ship date.TechCrunch · Jul 24, 2024
Jan 13, 2025 · New feature
Samsung expanded Galaxy Ring to larger sizes and more markets
Samsung added sizes 14 and 15, expanding the ring's size range to 5 through 15. It also announced availability in 15 more markets beginning in February, materially widening the product's post-launch reach.Samsung Mobile Press · Jan 13, 2025
Jul 22, 2026 · New feature
Samsung announced sleep-apnea risk monitoring for Galaxy Ring
At Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung announced that Galaxy Ring would receive FDA-cleared sleep-apnea risk monitoring in the fall. The planned feature marked a significant medical-screening expansion for the existing ring rather than a new generation.Android Authority · Jul 22, 2026
Feb 2023 · First sign of it
Samsung Galaxy Ring trademark filed
Samsung filed a trademark for "Galaxy Ring" with the Korean Intellectual Property Office. First public indication Samsung was developing a smart ring product to compete with Oura.Korea JoongAng Daily · Feb 2023
Jan 2024 · Others confirmed it
Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked
Samsung teased the Galaxy Ring for the first time at the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event in January 2024, showing a titanium ring design without specs or pricing. First confirmation Samsung was entering the smart ring category.Android Authority · Jan 2024
Jul 24, 2024 · Went on sale
Galaxy Ring 1 launched at $399
Samsung launched its first smart ring at Galaxy Unpacked, priced at $399 with no subscription fee. GSMArena · Jul 24, 2024
Nov 2025 · Patent dispute
Oura files an ITC complaint against Samsung
Oura filed a patent infringement complaint against Samsung at the US International Trade Commission, alleging Galaxy Ring infringes multiple Oura patents. Coverage has linked the dispute to the next Galaxy Ring's uncertain timing, but no report establishes that the case caused a delay. ETNews attributes the schedule reconsideration to market growth, flagship scheduling and marketing effectiveness rather than the litigation, and Korea JoongAng Daily treats Samsung's strategy review separately while noting underwhelming sales.Oura · Nov 2025
Dec 1, 2025 · Patent dispute
Samsung files an E.D. Texas suit, then a separate ITC complaint
Samsung filed a patent suit against Oura in the Eastern District of Texas on 1 December 2025, then a separate ITC complaint on 15 December. Neither is a counterclaim inside Oura's own case; they are distinct matters.Korea JoongAng Daily · Dec 1, 2025
Jun 25, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Samsung SVP confirms a next generation, without naming it
Dr. Hon Pak confirmed at VivaTech that a next generation is coming. He did not name Galaxy Ring 2, give a launch date, or disclose specifications.Forbes · Jun 25, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Design and hardware
Galaxy Glasses app leak surfaces Ring gesture-control code
Code strings pulled from the Galaxy Glasses companion app, first spotted via SammyGuru, referenced Galaxy Ring gesture controls. It was the first concrete signal that a ring gesture could drive the glasses.SammyGuru · Jun 30, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Galaxy Ring becomes the first FDA-cleared smart ring for sleep apnea risk
At Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Ring has FDA clearance for sleep apnea risk detection, arriving this fall through Samsung Health. It is the first smart ring cleared for that purpose. Other rings offer SpO2 tracking without the clearance. This applies to the shipped Galaxy Ring, not the unannounced next generation, and it is risk screening rather than diagnosis.Android Authority · Jul 22, 2026
At a glance
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Early 2027 is the most credible estimate. Reports say that Samsung originally targeted 2025, then 2026.
Does Samsung Galaxy Ring work with iPhone?
No. The Galaxy Ring works with most modern Android phones, and iPhones are not on its list of supported devices. Asked by Forbes whether Galaxy Ring 2 would work beyond Android, Samsung's Hon Pak stopped short of confirming iPhone support: "I'm smiling, but I can't say anything."
Does Samsung Galaxy Ring have a subscription fee?
The current Galaxy Ring has no subscription requirement. Sleep, heart rate, activity and Energy Score are included with the one-time purchase. Samsung hasn't said anything about Ring 2's pricing or subscription model yet.
Using it
How do I clean it?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: clean the ring's sensor at least once per week to remove foreign materials that may interfere with the sensor's biometric detection. Wipe the ring with a soft cloth or rinse it using a soap-free detergent. Make sure to dry it thoroughly.Samsung
How do I set it up?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: you can connect your Galaxy Ring to your phone using Bluetooth and the Galaxy Wearable app. The easiest way to pair the two devices is by using the connection pop-up on your phone. Open the Galaxy Ring Case. You should see a pop-up on your phone like the one shown here.Samsung
Do I need a subscription?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, there is no subscription.
What does it cost?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it costs $399.99. That is the list price.
Does it measure blood pressure?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it does not measure blood pressure.
Does it read blood glucose?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it has no glucose sensor.
Does it track sleep apnea?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it watches for it overnight. It is a signal to act on, not a diagnosis.
Does it work with my phone?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it works with an Android phone only. There is no iPhone app.
How heavy is it?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it weighs 2.3g to 3.3g. The weight varies by size or finish.
How does it connect?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it connects over Bluetooth.
What colours does it come in?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it comes in 3 finishes. Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver.
What is it made of?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it is made of titanium. Grade 5.
What ring sizes does it come in?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it comes in US sizes 5 to 15. Order a sizing kit first, because it is not the same fit as a jewellery ring.
How big is it on the finger?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it is 7mm wide and 2.6mm thick.
Does it work with GLP-1 medication?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: no, it does not work with GLP-1 medication.
Can I pay with FSA or HSA?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: yes, you can pay with FSA or HSA money.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: ring sizes 5 to 15. Thinner than Ring 1
How do I pick the right size?
The sample rings come in 9 sizes, from 5 to 13.Samsung
Battery and charging
How do I reset it?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app on your current phone or tablet, and then tap Reset. Tap Reset again when prompted, and allow the ring to reset. Once it's been reset, the ring will enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Note: If the ring does not enter Bluetooth pairing mode, place the ring in its charging case, and then press and hold the Multipurpose button.Samsung
How do I charge it?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: you can fully charge the Ring in about 90 minutes using the charging case. However, when charging for the first time or when the battery is completely drained, it may take at least ten minutes for the Ring to begin working.Samsung
How long does the battery last?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: it runs 9 days to 10 days. That is 216 to 240 hours.
Water
Is it water resistant?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: this product can be exposed in environments such as: - Sweat generated during exercise - Washing hands - In the rain - Swimming in a pool or shallow water Avoid freediving, scuba diving, high-speed water sports (such as jet skiing), swimming in fast-moving ravines, or contact with pressure washers while wearing the Ring. do not expose it to sudden temperature changes in environments such as saunas and steam rooms. This may impair its water resistance.Samsung
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 10 ATM, and for snorkelling. Its rating is IP68.
Price and models
What colors does it come in?
Samsung Galaxy Ring, the current model: titanium Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver.
Samsung says the Galaxy Ring will be the first FDA-cleared smart ring for sleep apnea risk this fall, catching up to its own watches rather than breaking new ground.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring 2 will launch in early 2027 as the first smart ring built specifically to support Brain Health, the AI dementia detection system Samsung unveiled at CES 2026.
