The Samsung Galaxy Ring represents the ultimate in discreet health and activity tracking. Designed to excel at sleep, fitness, and wellness monitoring—capabilities also found in the Galaxy Watch series—it achieves this in a far more compact form factor, with negligible weight and an impressive battery life of up to seven days. After some initial hands-on time, here are our early observations.
Available in ten US sizes (5-14), each ring is crafted from premium grade 5 titanium alloy. No matter the size, it sits so lightly on the finger that you’ll often forget it’s there. Samsung opted for a concave design, which they say helps minimize surface scratches.
Selecting the right fit is crucial, so Samsung includes a sizing kit with plastic replicas of all ten sizes, allowing buyers to test before purchasing. This kit comes at no extra cost; you can visit the retail store to test it out for free.
Weighing just 2.3 grams for the smallest model and a mere 3 grams even for the largest (size 14), the Galaxy Ring is a marvel of miniaturization, packing in a battery, PPG optical sensor, temperature sensor, and LED indicators. Its featherlight build makes it far more comfortable for sleep tracking compared to a bulkier smartwatch. Wearing it feels even less intrusive than a traditional ring. Those unaccustomed to jewelry might need a short adjustment period, but it’s undeniably more convenient than a wrist-worn device. Plus, with a 10ATM water resistance rating, it handles everything from rain showers to deep-water swimming.
The ring comes in three finishes: black, silver, and gold. The black and silver variants have a matte texture, while the gold option sports a polished, reflective surface.
Unlike some competitors, Samsung doesn’t lock health data behind paywalls—all tracking metrics are freely accessible. The ring pairs via Bluetooth LE 5.4 with any Android 11+ device running Samsung Health, though a Samsung account is required for setup. Once connected, it monitors key health indicators like heart rate, skin temperature, and sleep patterns, along with basic activity tracking for walks and runs.
Sleep analysis is a major focus, with detailed metrics including heart and respiratory rates, nighttime movement, and sleep latency. Samsung notes that pairing the ring with a Galaxy Watch enhances accuracy and extends battery life by 30%, pushing it beyond the standard six to seven days (varies by size).
Rated for hundreds of charge cycles, the Galaxy Ring reaches full power in 80 minutes via its included charging case, which connects via USB-C. Beyond health tracking, it offers simple remote controls through pinch gestures—currently limited to the S25 series, Z Fold6, and Z Flip6 for triggering camera shutters or dismissing alarms, though Samsung plans to expand compatibility to the S24 series later.
Integrated with Samsung’s Find Network, the ring can flash its LEDs to aid in recovery if misplaced.
Priced at RM2,099, the Galaxy Ring isn’t an impulse buy—it costs more than the feature-rich Galaxy Watch7 and is exclusive to Android users. While we’ll need more time for a definitive assessment, it’s undoubtedly an intriguing piece of wearable tech that merits attention.
For a limited period from April 9 to April 30, 2025, Samsung Malaysia is offering select Galaxy Z Series and S Series users the opportunity to purchase the Galaxy Ring, customized to their exact finger size for optimal comfort and functionality.
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