It seems like the recent Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event had surprises, in store for fans than the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Alongside the smartphones, Samsung also hinted at a product called the Galaxy Ring. The Galaxy Ring is being marketed as an alternative to a smartwatch. However, Samsung hasn’t revealed details about its features, specifications, pricing, or release dates—until now. Let’s dive into the following paragraphs to discover information.
More About the Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring
According to Daniel Seung Lee, an executive at Samsung who recently posted on LinkedIn the Samsung Galaxy Ring is scheduled to be launched in the half of this year. There are speculations that this wearable might make its debut alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 which are typically released around July or August. However, this hasn’t been officially confirmed by Samsung yet.
The anticipated features of the Samsung Galaxy Ring include ECG and PPG tracking capabilities along with the ability to control smart home devices. The data collected by this ring will likely be accessible through the Samsung Health app. Furthermore, there have been rumors suggesting that it will be compatible with devices such as Samsung Galaxy Watches and XR devices as well as smartphones.
On Threads, tech analyst Avi Greengart leaked some details, about what fans can expect from the Samsung Galaxy Ring. He mentioned that the ring will come in sizes up, to 13 and will be offered in three finishes. From the image, it seems that only the Silver version has been hinted at. However, it’s worth mentioning that all of this information is purely based on rumors and speculation.
As of now, there is no information available about the exact launch dates or pricing for the ring. Currently, the only two companies selling smart rings in India are boAt and Noise, with the boAt Smart Ring and the Noise Luna Ring priced at ₹8,999 and ₹18,999 respectively.
