The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a smart ring with a minimal physical profile, measuring 7 mm in width and just 2.6 mm in thickness, and tipping the scales at a mere 4 grams. Despite its compact form, it carries a solid durability rating, holding an IP68 ingress protection certification alongside a 10 ATM water resistance rating, making it well-suited for use in wet conditions including swimming and showering.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring includes a heart rate monitor, a pulse oximeter for tracking blood oxygenation levels, a body temperature sensor, and an accelerometer, covering the core biometric and motion-sensing needs for everyday health monitoring. It does not feature GPS, ECG technology, a barometer, gyroscope, cadence sensor, or compass, so location tracking and more advanced navigation or cardiac diagnostics are not available on the device itself.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring handles activity tracking through automatic activity detection, removing the need to manually start a session, and also supports exercise tagging for labeling specific workouts. It tracks steps taken and distance covered throughout the day, and on the recovery side, it monitors sleep and generates detailed sleep reports to help users understand their rest patterns. Route tracking and pace measurement are not available on this device.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring connects via Bluetooth 5.4 and includes NFC, and is compatible with Android devices. It does not support iOS, so iPhone users cannot pair with the ring. There is no cellular module or Galileo satellite navigation support, meaning the ring relies on a paired Android device for connectivity rather than operating independently.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring houses a 22.5 mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 6 days of battery life on a single charge, and it supports wireless charging, so no cable connection is needed to top it up. The battery is not removable and there is no solar charging capability, meaning the ring must be placed on its wireless charger when power runs low.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring offers a broad set of health and utility features, including HRV tracking, resting heart rate measurement, fast and slow heart rate notifications, and a readiness and recovery score to give users a daily snapshot of their physical state. It also includes a silent alarm, stopwatch, auto pause, passcode protection, a built-in camera remote control function, and compatibility with both external heart rate monitors and smart scales. Irregular heart rate warnings and fast GPS lock are not supported, and since the ring has no onboard GPS, the fast GPS lock feature does not apply.
The companion app for the Samsung Galaxy Ring is free and ad-free, covering a wide range of tracking and lifestyle tools. On the fitness side, it counts calories burned, provides activity reports, supports an exercise diary, logs routes, and offers goal setting, achievements, coaching, and voice feedback during workouts, along with music playback controls and widget support. Nutritional tracking is also well covered, with food tracking, a food diary, and water intake monitoring, as well as BMI and weight tracking. The app additionally includes women's health features — ovulation prediction, period start date prediction, and period notifications — rounding out a comprehensive set of software capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring carries a water resistant rating, allowing it to be worn during activities involving exposure to water.
