Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Ring wearable at its July Galaxy Unpacked event, proving me wrong on the name but also showing what the product can do for the first time.
The newly-revealed products also included the AirPods-like Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro, a larger Galaxy Watch Ultra with a beefier design, and a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 6 with squared corners and displays that are a lot brighter than the previous models.
In this article we will provide a detailed Samsung Galaxy Ring Full Unboxing Review which will be the first serious smart ring from one of the major tech companies.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Full Unboxing Review
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a new health tracker designed to be comfortable and discreet. It’s made from lightweight titanium and comes in multiple colors and sizes. The ring tracks your sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen, and body composition.
It pairs with the Samsung Health app to give you detailed analysis and even personalized tips. An interesting feature is pairing it with a Samsung Galaxy Watch for extended battery life and more accurate readings.
The Galaxy Ring even lets you control some functions on Samsung phones with a double-pinch gesture. However, it lacks some functionalities compared to smartwatches and doesn’t have built-in GPS. Samsung went with a white, minimalist design for the Galaxy Ring’s packaging.
The outer box is the usual slipcase of cardboard, but inside you are greeted with a black jewel box-style tray complete with magnetic seal. The charging case and the ring itself are both nestled into a foam insert inside this inner box.
Inside the ring, and its charging case, there’s a small guide that provides an overview of what the company sends you along with a USB-C to USB-C charge cable.
Features of Samsung Galaxy Ring
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a very new device, having just been announced at Samsung Unpacked 2024 on July 10th, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of what makes it stand out:
Detailed Sleep Analysis: The Galaxy Ring takes more of an advanced approach to sleep monitoring.
This ring relies on Samsung’s sleep AI algorithm and Measuring to show sleep stages, movement during sleep, sleep latency, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
Cycle Tracking: The Galaxy Ring can track skin temperature overnight to help women track period cycles without more wearables.
AI-powered Insights: This new device is AI enabled with two unique features:
- Energy Score: This feature combines data from sleep, heart rate, and activity to give you a personalized daily score on your overall energy levels.
- Wellness Tips: Based on your health data, the Galaxy Ring provides personalized suggestions for improving your well-being.
Enhanced Galaxy Watch Functionality: Asking for the help of a Samsung Galaxy Watch, this watch can offer to issue few processing tasks and save you battery. The watch can also access the SpO2 sensor in the ring for improved blood oxygen readings as well.
Exclusive Smartphone Controls (with Samsung Phones): If you’re an owner of a Galaxy device you’ll be able to take photos or sleep alarms by double pinching the ring.
Design and Comfort: The Galaxy Ring is crafted from lightweight titanium-their on your finger it is also not noticeable Galaxy Ring. Available in three colors; silver, black and gold.
The only shortcoming we find about the phone is that it lacks a dedicated display. But unlike many other smart watches, the Galaxy Ring is completely dependent on that app for any sort of informational display.
Bioelectrical Impedance Sensor (BIA): This sensor scans your physical condition information which contains muscle mass, fat percentage and per-clock water.
Optical Heart Rate Sensor: Monitors your heart rhythm around the clock, giving you insight into your overall fitness and wellness.
SpO2 Sensor: This sensor measures the level of oxygen in your blood, which tells you how well you are breathing.
Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Ring
| Materials | Grade 5 Titanium Alloy (lightweight and durable) |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Titanium Gold |
| Sizes | 5-13 (sizing kit recommended) |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 days (depending on size and usage) |
| Sensors | Bioelectrical Impedance (body composition), Optical Heart Rate, SpO2 (Blood Oxygen) |
| App Integration | Samsung Health App (sleep tracking, activity monitoring, personalized insights) |
App Integration: The ring is also water-resistant (up to 100m deep), so you won’t have to worry about taking it off for everyday activities like washing your hands or showering.
However, it’s not recommended for swimming or submerging it in water for extended periods.
The Samsung Health App has different modes which includes: sleep tracking, activity monitoring, personalized insights.
Battery Life and Charging: Samsung claims the Galaxy Ring can last up to seven days on a single charge. A large 1,750mAh battery will power the entire thing.
That is quite an accomplishment for a device so small. In our tests the battery life was as advertised so a charge will only come around once every week, for moderate use cases.
There is also a rechargeable charging case to give you an extra top-up, which stretches the battery life further. The case wirelessly charges or via USB-C which is done from the supplied cable.
Pros and cons of Samsung galaxy ring
Pros:
Comfortable: Small form factor, lightweight titanium design for all-day comfort.
Long Battery Life: Up to 7 days on a single charge.
Advanced Health Tracking: Tracks Sleep stages, heart rate, blood oxygen, body composition logging.
Detailed Sleep Analysis: Delivers sleep stage reports, insights on how well you slept and provides personalized tips for better quality of rest.
Samsung Health App Integration: Simple and user-friendly, this app allows for quick health data analysis.
Works with Samsung Galaxy Watch: Increases battery life and provides a higher precision sensor if you are wearing it with your Galaxy Watch.
Cons:
Limited Functionality: Compared to smartwatches, it can’t control music, make payments, or receive notifications.
No Built-in GPS: Relies on your phone’s GPS for distance and pace tracking during workouts.
Subscription Services: Some advanced features within the Samsung Health app might require a paid subscription.
Accuracy: Body composition readings are estimates and may not be as precise as professional scans.
Conclusion
In the above article we discussed all about Samsung Galaxy Ring Full Unboxing Review.
Samsung Galaxy Ring is a fair starter smart ring. It is light, so you can wear it comfortably and do not bother with your body moving around.
The battery life is good for at least 1 week of regular use as a basic digital clock showing health information regularly on the watch display.
It even integrates without issue with Samsung Galaxy Watches (a positive if you have already bought into the Samsung ecosystem).
