Those hoping the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 would launch at an Unpacked event this fall may be in for some disappointment. The device is unlikely to launch before the end of this year, and the timeline is now early 2027 at the earliest, according to the latest from ETNews (via 9to5Google).
The big news is that the new Galaxy Ring will feature improved battery life—around 9-10 days on a single charge, according to ETNews, compared to the original’s 7 days. The publication’s sources also say Samsung is improving the accuracy of its sleep tracking and expanding the cardiovascular health insights available on the Ring 2.
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While that’s most likely great news for Galaxy fanatics, the lithium-ion battery in Samsung’s last Galaxy Ring wasn’t without reported hiccups (need I remind anyone of the YouTuber who claimed the device swelled on his finger last year?). ETNews doesn’t mention any forthcoming upgrades to the Galaxy Ring’s cooling system, but we can only hope that the now three-year gap between that device and its sequel has given the company ample time to fix any issues on that front.
Elsewhere, the upcoming smart ring will feature hardware and battery life upgrades over the original Galaxy Ring. While earlier rumors suggested the Ring 2 would be thinner than its predecessor, the new report indicates that Samsung has optimized the internal component layout to reduce both thickness and weight. Comfort is essential when it comes to rings; if your smart ring doesn’t fit well, you’re less likely to wear it, and you certainly won’t sleep with it on, which invalidates one of the product’s primary draws.
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring 2 hasn’t been officially announced yet, so pricing isn’t available, but I’m expecting something similar to its predecessor’s initial $399 sticker.
