Samsung Galaxy Ring launching this year to be super lightweight

Galaxy Ring

Last week at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, Samsung gave us a sneak peek of its inaugural fitness and health tracker, the Galaxy Ring. They flaunted the design and teased that it’s on its way. However, they played it close to the chest, keeping details like features, price, and availability under wraps. The Galaxy Ring was a well-kept secret.

Now, there’s a fresh report spilling the details on the Galaxy Ring. Tech analyst Avi Greengart, formerly with Intel and JupiterResearch, claims to have the inside scoop. According to him, the Galaxy Ring is super lightweight, and he even got some hands-on time with it. The wearable is said to come in three finishes (or colors), and there are apparently various sizes, up to 13, catering to different users. The buzz is that it’s set to hit the shelves later this year.

Judging by the pictures, it seems the Galaxy Ring will sport a heart rate monitor and pogo pins for charging on the inside. Meanwhile, Samsung MX head TM Roh mentioned that some folks aren’t fans of chunky smartwatches while sleeping, making a sleek device like the Galaxy Ring a more comfy option. Expect it to come equipped with heart rate/SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, workout tracking, and probably sync up with Samsung Health for data sharing.

The Galaxy Ring might team up with the Galaxy Watch to deliver more precise health, sleep, and workout tracking. Right now, the most sought-after health-tracking ring is the Oura Ring, and Samsung is the first major tech player to throw its hat in the ring, so to speak, with its fitness-tracking device in a ring shape.

According to Samsung executive Hon Pak (as reported by Bloomberg), Samsung Electronics is going all-in to provide crucial healthcare metrics to its users, right in the comfort of their homes. If vital sensors like the noninvasive blood sugar monitor or continuous blood pressure monitor are accessible on Samsung users’ wrists or fingers, it could potentially help millions worldwide identify health issues early on.

Rohan Sharma