Earlier this year, Samsung sent a ripple across the tech industry with the introduction of its first-ever smart ring. Since then, several details about the innovative product have been revealed through leaks, speculations, and some confirmations.
The South Korean tech giant’s latest wearable device is set to shake up things in the smart rings segment. Now, the wait is finally over as the company has launched the device at its Unpacked event alongside the Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Watch 7 series.
The Samsung Galaxy Rings come packed with a titanium grade 5 finish. It has a concave design with the sides tapering into the middle. The ring is IP68-certified dust and water-resistant. It is also waterproof up to 100 meters making it suitable for swimming.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring Specifications
The Galaxy Ring offers a lightweight design with the smallest variant measuring 7.0 x 2.6mm and weighing just 2.3 grams. It is offered in nine sizes ranging from size 5 to 13. Samsung is providing a free sizing kit with each order before confirming a final choice.
Speaking of health and fitness features, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is packed with an optical heart-rate PPG sensor that provides vital data like abnormal heart rates in real-time along with additional information like beats per minute and respiratory rate. Besides, there is a skin temperature sensor and menstrual cycle tracking onboard for accurate measurement results. The smart ring can also track sleep patterns with capabilities like snoring analysis, movement during sleep latency, etc.
The smart ring device packs support for several exercises along with support for auto workout detection for some modes. It alerts users when they have been inactive for a long time. Another great feature of the wearable is an AI-enabled Energy Score that measures the user’s physical and mental condition based on various sleep parameters.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring Price
The Samsung Galaxy Ring also offers a gesture feature. Users will be able to control their smartphone’s camera shutter or dismiss an alarm with a double pinch. This is similar to the Apple Watch’s double tap. The smart ring is compatible with Samsung Find and has built-in LED lights that flash when misplaced.
The smart ring is claimed to offer up to 7 days of battery backup. It packs a transparent charging case that also features LED lights to indicate status. The Samsung Galaxy Ring carries a price tag of $399 and is up for pre-orders. It will ship on July 24 and will be available in Titanium Black, Titanium Gold, and Titanium Silver colors.