Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Life

Battery life may not be the first thing you want to know about a new wearable, but the Galaxy Ring is worth noting as it’s by far the best among smart rings on the market. Most smart rings like the Oura Ring and the Ultrahuman Ring Air can only last up to 7 days and 6 days, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Ring is expected to last up to 9 days, making it the most long-last of all health rings available.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring Units

Smart rings have never seen this level of hype until Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring. It’s been an Oura Ring killer considering the South Korean tech giant’s influence in the tech space. According to insiders, Samsung is gearing up for its first batch of 400,000 units of the Galaxy Ring. There will be nine sizes to choose from.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring Release Date

According to recent reports, the Galaxy Ring specs and price will be unveiled in July in time for Samsung’s Unpacked event wherein the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will also be revealed. The release is expected to commence in August, one month after the full official launch of the smart ring and Samsung’s lineup of foldable smartphones.

In 2023, Samsung announced the Fold and Flip smartphones on July 26 and started releasing them on August 11. In 2024, these dates coincide with the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, so the company had to make adjustments to the date. Nevertheless, Samsung is a principal sponsor of the Olympic Games, so we can expect its Team Samsung athletes to be rocking the newly launched smart ring at the Olympic Games.

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Ringo Smart Ring Summary

Ringo and Ringo Features and Functionalities

Two variants are expected to be released—Ringo and Ringo Pro. The main purpose of the smart rings is to provide a 24/7 health monitoring capacity to users, tracking their activities, sleep, heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels (Sp02), and menstruation for women.

Two things that are unique to the Ringo smart rings are their hydration levels indicator and body fat metric.

The smart rings also take recovery into account by looking at the user’s previous day’s sleep data, heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature. The user gets a score and personalized insights based on how well the body has recovered.

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The smart ring maker did not explicitly describe how the rings’ body fat and hydration level measurements work. Based on the released documents, these metrics will be based on ECG, body temperature, and heart rate data.

Ringo and Ringo Pro are not just about health as these rings also have smart interactive features. The smart touch control allows users to control their smartphone from a distance, whether they browse videos, play/pause/switch music, capture photos, or browse the web.

The smart features do not end there as the rings can receive event reminders from the user’s phone, whether it’s an alarm, a birthday, medication, anniversaries, or to-do and calendar notifications.

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Ringo and Ringo Pro Specs and Design

Made from austenitic stainless steel, Ringo is touted to be light at 4.2 grams and ultra-slim at 2.1 millimeters, while Ringo Pro will weigh 6.6 grams and measure 2.5 millimeters. Both variants will have up to 7 days of battery life and 5 ATM water protection (water-resistant up to 50 meters).

Each ring comes in silver, gold, and half silver and half rose gold variants. Sizes available are US 7 to 13. Each purchase comes with a sizing kit that will be sent to you before sending the actual ring.

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Ringo and Ringo Pro Pricing and Release Date

Ringo and Ringo Pro are currently available on Kickstarter for $169 and $265, respectively. Shipping will commence on June 7, 2024. Although the smart rings come with a charger, you have the option to get the wireless charging case for $20, which can extend the life of the rings up to 200 days.

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Vera Ring Summary

Vera Ring Features and Functionalities

Primed as your “live health dashboard,” the Vera Ring keeps tabs on your health 24/7 and personalized insights based on your tracked data. The smart ring is touted to learn about the user’s health issues before it gets worse. While its maker Vera Health did specify how this works, the ring might look at symptoms like body temperature and heart rate variability to determine one’s state of health.

To give you a 360-degree view of your health, the Vera Ring tracks six major health metrics—heart, respiratory, sleep cycles, immune system, stress levels, and activities. This set of metrics is not new at all except for one thing—the immune system. Vera Health has not given any details as to how it goes about tracking the user’s immune system as of now.

With heart monitoring, the ring will look at beats per minute (BPM), heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate (RHR), and soon blood pressure (BP). When it comes to sleep tracking, the ring will dive into sleep cycles (REM, light sleep, deep sleep), time awake, and sleep duration. The user’s respiratory health will be determined by blood oxygen levels (Sp02), VO2 Max, and breathing rates.

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In terms of tracking the user’s immune system, the ring will take into account the data gathered through the temperature sensors combined with data from sleep, stress, and HRV. Talking about stress, the smart ring will mainly use heart rate metrics to identify stress levels as well as triggers.

For activity tracking, Vera Health will use its signature ActiveZone technology to track the user’s daily activities, including heart rate zones. Fertility tracking will also be available later on.

With personalized insights, the mobile app that comes with the ring will push out practical recommendations based on your data. In addition, one thing that makes the smart ring unique is its ability to predict illnesses based on extreme drops or spikes in the user’s vital signs.

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Vera Ring Design

The smart ring will be made from aircraft-grade titanium material. It is designed to be discreet, durable, and waterproof.

Its sensors include its signature Mirror Prism Technology PPG sensors, skin temperature sensors, and 6-axis accelerometers.

In terms of battery life, the ring is designed to last for up to 7 days. It has a charging case that can extend the battery life of the ring for an additional 30 days.

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Vera Ring Price and Release Date

The Vera Ring costs $249 for a start. It’s available in light blue, white, matte black, silver, gold, and rose gold.

Each ring comes with a sizing kit which is expected to be shipped in April 2024. The shipment of the actual ring will commence in May 2024.

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According to reports, a Garmin smart ring might have a constellation of sensors for monitoring sleep, activities, heart rate, body temperature, and more. Stress and recovery monitoring could also be a huge part of this new smart ring, which is pretty much what smart rings on the market can do, so it’s not a surprise that Garmin will follow suit. These basic functionalities 

Industry leaders like the Oura Ring, Ultrahuman Ring Air, and Ringconn have almost the same set of functionalities and sensors, but the execution and insights have been different. It’s safe to say that Garmin may have the same features as the smart ring market leaders.

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If Garmin releases smart rings, fitness enthusiasts will have a device that compliments smartwatches well. Smart rings are better than smartwatches in some aspects, especially when it comes to accuracy and focus, so it only makes sense for the company to make sure users have options to augment their health data through the smart ring.

Some believe Garmin might not be treading the smart ring market stating that it’s too niche. But this statement could be a bit of a stretch as the company ventured into sports watches years ago when it was considered a niche but health-tracking smartwatches have now become the standard for general use.

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With tech giants like Samsung and Amazfit already announcing their upcoming smart rings, it’s hard to believe that Garmin—a leader in health technology—has nothing in the works. Word may have been scarce for now, but I strongly believe that Garmin is gearing up to rival the Oura Ring.

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The first three iterations of the Oura Ring have been heavily focusing on health tracking, helping users keep tabs on their sleep, activities, recovery, period, and heart rate, among many others. The smart ring became a global phenomenon during the pandemic, creating a cult following of Hollywood celebrities, world-class athletes, and thought leaders because of its impressive health-monitoring capabilities. For $299, you get a wearable device that allows you to anticipate whether you have COVID-19 or not through monitoring early signs of the disease.

It was the turning point for Oura that it became a crazy popular globally. Several smart ring makers followed suit, releasing smart rings that allow users to keep track of their overall health and wellness. While a lot failed to achieve Oura’s success, we’ve already seen some smart ring brands making headways and could potentially rival Oura’s prominence.

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The third-generation Oura Ring is still a robust device, but it needs to be updated soon. The current Oura Ring was released in November 2021—nearly three years ago! From the design to the functionalities, Oura needs to release a smart ring soon in order to maintain its dominance in the market.

We’ve seen many worthy contenders of Oura already, including the Ultrahuman Ring Air and Circular Ring. And very soon, the market will be graced by rings from tech stalwarts Samsung and Amazfit with the Galaxy Ring and Helio Ring, respectively. It also makes sense for Oura to pick up the pace very soon.

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One of the biggest upgrades Oura can bring for its fourth-generation smart ring is the contactless payment feature or the ability to tap to pay at payment terminals through a smart ring. This feature is not new at all as the UK’s McLear RingPay pioneered it almost a decade ago. However, if Oura decides to integrate contactless payments into the future smart ring, it would be the first time a mainstream device would do so.

This is not the first time we’ve heard about Oura incorporating contactless payments into the smart ring. In May 2023, Oura acquired Proxy, a digital security company that can be used for mobile access in corporate environments as well as contactless payments.

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This is a pivotal decision for the Finnish health tech company as it faces tougher competition with Samsung, Amazfit, and other players. It needs a new major upgrade to give users a reason to use Oura.

If this comes to fruition, Oura would also be the first smart ring for payments to be globally available. At the moment, contactless payment rings are only available in select countries. For instance, McLear RingPay is only available in the UK, Evering in Japan, and K Ring in the EU.

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Galaxy Ring Design

The first thing that stands out when you look at the Galaxy Ring is its design which is unlike any other smart ring. The shell is arched in, resembling the rim of a wheel.

The Galaxy Ring has not been allowed to be touched by the public as of now, so we can’t be certain how light and comfortable it is to wear. Nevertheless, Samsung assured the press that the ring is light and easy to wear at any time of day.

Galaxy Ring Colors

The Galaxy Ring was revealed in three colors: ceramic black, platinum silver, and gold. However, we believe there might be more colors available soon. Whichever color you pick, the ring has a glossy finish. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it looks pretty but picks up smudges easily.

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Galaxy Ring Sizing

Like most smart rings, the Galaxy Ring will be available in US ring sizes 5 to 13. The size of the ring will be etched on the inner molding of the ring.

Galaxy Health

While the Galaxy Ring looks like a promising health-tracking device, one thing you need to know right off the bat is that you need a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to take full advantage of all its features. For instance, you need the Samsung Health app in order for you to view your health data and insights, and this app is only available on the Galaxy line of smartphones. That said, we can only conclude that the Galaxy Ring is designed as a companion for the Galaxy Watch.

You can also set goals and receive feedback on your progress via Booster Cards on the Galaxy Health app.

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Vitality Score

Users will get a Vitality Score, the same metric used in the newer Galaxy Watch series. This is based on a combination of metrics related to sleep, resting heart rate (RHR), heart rate variability (HRV), and activities.

What to Expect

There’s no word from Samsung as of now as to which sensors the smart ring will have. Nevertheless, we know the Galaxy Ring will be used for sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, respiration monitoring, and activity tracking. Samsung will zero in on detecting early signs of sleep apnea, which many health rings on the market such as Oura Ring and Ultrahuman Ring Air can do.

With these details, we are certain the ring will have infrared photoplethysmography sensors (PPG) for heart rate and breathing rate, a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor for body temperature monitoring, and a 3D accelerometer for monitoring movements.

As for the official release date, we don’t have a clear timeline yet, but we suspect it’s going to be available in the second half of 2024.

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We’ve seen it—the Samsung Galaxy Ring has finally been out. Well, not out on the shelves for us to grab, but for us to get a taste that the South Korean tech giant is indeed working on something we’ve been waiting for—a smart ring.

Although we didn’t get much from the January 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event, we kind of have an idea of what the Galaxy Ring is all about. It’s a health ring with a big boost from its Galaxy AI, which the company has been pushing for all of its mobile devices and wearables. While AI is nothing new now, especially when it comes to smartphones, it has a critical function for a tiny smart ring.

When will Samsung release the Galaxy Ring?

There are no confirmed details yet as to when Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Ring. But based on what we know so far, we can expect a potential official launch in the second half of 2024. Back in September 2023, it was reported that Samsung is planning to release the ring in 2024 after an APK teardown of the Galaxy Wearable app. But we can’t take this bit of information as it is since we barely know anything about the smart ring at this point.

However, Samsung has already teased that it’s focusing on health monitoring with the Galaxy Ring. If it decides to seek medical approval, then a 2024 release might not be possible. Clearances from regulators don’t come fast and easy, usually taking about 12 months to finish, unless Samsung has already done the work prior to teasing the smart ring at the Galaxy Unpacked event. In that case, we might expect the Galaxy Ring to come out later in 2025.

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In the past couple of years, we’ve seen several successful smart ring releases, including the Ultrahuman Ring Air, Ringconn, Evie Ring, and Circular Ring. All of these come from smaller tech companies, so there’s no reason for Samsung not to pull off a successful release of the Galaxy Ring.

What is the expected price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

Samsung has not mentioned anything about pricing. But if we look at the current price of health smart rings on the market with almost the same sets of features and functionalities, the Galaxy Ring would most likely be around $250 to $350.

For context, the base price of the leading health smart ring Oura Ring starts at $299, while close competitors Ultrahuman Ring Air and Ringconn./ cost $349 and $279, respectively. On the other hand, the forthcoming Amazfit Helio Ring is expected to cost around $200 to $250.

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What features to expect from the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is as vague as it gets at this time. The only thing that’s certain at this point is that the Galaxy Ring is a health-monitoring device reinforced with Galaxy AI. That said, there’s so much to expect from this alone.

But if I’m gonna make a guess—the Galaxy Ring will surely be able to track steps, calorie burn, sleep, heart rates, and blood oxygen levels. These metrics are the foundation of most health smart rings available. If Samsung is feeling more advanced, it could throw in stress management, recovery monitoring, and period prediction into the bargain. Take note—all of these things are present in the most popular smart rings.

The integration of Galaxy AI into the smart ring could mean more personalized insights and recommendations into the user’s health data.

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A feature like haptic feedback for smart alarms and notifications could also be in the works, and as a wild guess, support for Samsung Pay contactless payments might come as a big surprise. However, you need to take this information with a grain of salt as this is the company’s first foray into the smart ring market, so it certainly does not want to miss like Amazon did with its Halo Ring.

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The most anticipated Oura Ring 4 is upon us soon. Though we don’t have solid information as to when it’s going to be released, we sure expect Oura will be releasing its next-generation smart ring at least later this year. If you’re wondering what features and functionalities might be in the pipeline, here’s what I expect from Oura Ring 4 to come out with:

Oura Ring 4 Features and Functionalities

One of the features we’ve all been waiting for is contactless payments. While there are already smart rings for payments like McLear RingPay and Cnick, we have yet to see a health smart ring that can do it all—including contactless payments.

While nothing has been confirmed yet, this particular has already made the rumor mill following Oura’s announcement that it is collaborating with software tech firm Proxy for potential opportunities in areas including payments and access. Proxy’s work also involves security and identity, so there could be something biometric involved in the pipeline.

If you’ve read our Oura review and ring test, you know activity tracking is its weak spot. In the upcoming smart ring, we expect Oura to massively improve this department to compete with smartwatches. This will make the Oura Ring more attractive, especially to fitness circles who are looking for a reliable fitness tracking device./

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Oura’s biggest competitor at the moment is Ultrahuman Ring Air, a slim health-tracking smart ring that has all of Oura’s features and functionalities. But what makes it edge out Oura is its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) feature which no other wearables have done so far. We don’t expect Oura to replicate this exact feature, but maybe Oura might bring in a host of new features outside the health tracking realm. Haptic alarm, maybe? Or maybe the ability to control your smart home from your finger?

The competition will only become stiffer as the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Amazfit Helio Ring will soon be hitting the shelves. Amazfit is a well-known health tech company, so we might see an industry-leading activity-tracking functionality to arrive with the Helio Ring. As for the Galaxy Ring, what can we expect from a big tech company? Nothing much was revealed by Samsung, but by the looks of the teased videos, the Galaxy Ring is going to be a revolutionary wearable.

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Oura Ring 4 Trade-offs

If we want more features with Oura Ring 4 soon, we know we cannot have a slimmer smart ring to expect more features, neither the other way around. It’s a trade-off that comes with every smart ring due to limitations in their bodies. Either way, contactless payment is something we really expect from Oura soon as there are no major players in the U.S. as of now that do this.

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Should You Wait for Oura Ring 4?

If you’re thinking about getting the next-generation Oura Ring, I’d say wait for the Oura Ring 4. The current Oura Ring is still a robust device, but you can buy from several health smart rings that do what it does for cheaper, including Ringconn and Amovan. We don’t have confirmed dates yet as to when Oura plans to release Gen 4, but we hope we will get it later this year.

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One of the best smart rings for women, the Evie Ring is the first medical-grade health wearable designed for women’s health tracking. Developed by California-headquartered health company Movano, the smart ring has been widely lauded so far in the health and wellness circles. But what exactly does it do? From specs and features to pricing and release date, here’s everything you need to know about the Evie Ring:

Evie Ring Specs and Features

One of the most significant design features of the Evie Ring is its open design that stretches up to 2 millimeters, making it flexible and more comfortable to put on and off. This is the first time any smart ring has used such a design with existing rings being closed-loop. Women’s knuckles can get a little larger due to changes in hormones during perimenopause and menopause, so this open design allows for a good fit no matter what. In addition, finger size can also fluctuate with the seasons, hydration levels, and salt intake.

Inside the smart ring is a host of sensors that can track various health metrics such as heart rates, blood oxygen, movements, calorie burn, sleep cycles, and body temperature. Menstrual cycle tracking is one thing that makes the Evie Ring very useful for women, helping users monitor their menstrual cycle and ovulation, whether they want to plan or avoid pregnancy.

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Unlike health and wellness smart rings on the market, the Evie Ring is approved by the US FDA, so it’s considered a medical-grade wearable, meaning it passed the standards set for devices used in doctors’ offices and hospitals. You can expect that Evie Ring can accurately measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation the same way pulse oximeters can for both light and dark-colored skin.

The smart ring is water-resistant, so you can wear it in the shower or while swimming. In terms of battery life, you can use it for 3-4 days per full charge. Each charge takes about 1 hour to complete. Each smart ring also comes with a charging case that can extend its life up to 10 times.

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Evie Ring Pricing and Availability

Released in January 2024, the Evie Ring costs $269 without a subscription. It is available in gold, silver, and rose gold colors and sizes 5-12. All of them have an anodized aluminum finish. It is now available for order.

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It’s confirmed! After years of speculations and rumors, we are finally getting the Samsung Galaxy Ring soon as the South Korean tech giant officially announced the health-tracking smart ring at the 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the company’s other upcoming device offerings. If you’re like us who have been waiting for years for Samsung’s first-ever smart ring, here’s everything you need to know so far:

Samsung Galaxy Ring Features and Specs

Nothing much was revealed at the event for the Galaxy Ring aside from a short clip of a smart ring. But one thing is for sure—the Galaxy Ring is a health tracking wearable. Presented by Dr. Matthew Wiggins, Samsung’s clinical research scientist, the smart ring is designed to help users boost their health experience powered by Galaxy AI.

If we are going by the health smart ring segment, the Galaxy Ring should be able to at least track sleep, activities, heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature, among other things. Since the ring is coming from a major tech company, we can only expect robust technology inside the ring.

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According to Dr. Wiggins, the Samsung Health experience will include the ability to keep tabs on possible sleep apnea symptoms through sleep patterns, blood oxygen changes as well as tracking heart rate alerts during sleep.

Other than that, Dr. Wiggins teased the “My Vitality Score” to measure how good (or bad) your physical and mental state. This feature has been done by Oura, Ultrahuman, Ringconn, and many other health rings. Nevertheless, we are excited to see what Samsung has in store for us.

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A patent that Samsung filed in February 2023 revealed that then unnamed Galaxy Ring is “intended to cover the categories of wearable smart devices in the nature of a smart ring for tracking, measuring, monitoring, and uploading health, fitness, and sleep-related information.”

This information alone is very telling what the Galaxy Ring is about, but we suspect there’s more to it than health monitoring. We could also be seeing a Galaxy Ring that controls smart devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring Release Date and Pricing

As for availability and pricing, no word has been given. We might hear more in later this month as the new Galaxy S24 smartphone starts shipping.

And as for pricing, the Galaxy Ring could be set around $200. Most smart rings on the market cost less than $200, while more popular ones like Oura Ring and Ultrahuman Ring Air cost more than $300.

If you want to explore more smart rings, check out these guides:

• Best Smart Rings You Can Buy Now
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• Best Sleep Tracking Rings

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