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Samsung Galaxy Ring
Buy Samsung Galaxy Ring only if you use a Samsung Galaxy phone: it needs one, and it adds sleep tracking and an Energy Score to Samsung Health.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Buy Samsung Galaxy Ring only if you use a Samsung Galaxy phone: it needs one, and it adds sleep tracking and an Energy Score to Samsung Health. It's titanium, 2.6mm thick, in sizes 5 to 15, and lasts up to 6 or 7 days by size, or 14 with the charging case. At $399.99 there's no membership fee, but every finish was out of stock at Samsung US on 19 September 2026.
Who it is for
- Galaxy phone owners who already use Samsung Health. The ring feeds sleep, activity and heart data straight into it.
- Galaxy Watch owners who'd rather not wear the watch to bed. The ring tracks sleep and builds your Energy Score overnight.
- Hard-to-fit fingers. Galaxy Ring comes in sizes 5 to 15, with a sizing kit to try first.
Who should skip it
- Anyone without a Samsung Galaxy phone. In the US the ring needs a Galaxy smartphone with a Samsung account.
- Anyone who wants 10 to 15 days between charges with no subscription. That's what RingConn and Ultrahuman Ring PRO offer.
- Anyone who wants cycle tracking for contraception. Samsung says it isn't intended for that, or for users under 18.
What sets it apart
- Energy Score: a daily Samsung Health score built from your sleep, activity and heart-rate data.
- Sizes 5 to 15 in three scratch-resistant titanium finishes: Black, Silver and Gold.
- Thin and light at 7mm wide, 2.6mm thick and 2.3 to 3.2 grams, and rated 10 ATM and IP68.
- A charging case with its own battery: a full case recharges the ring to 100% up to 1.6 times.
- Snore detection, alongside sleep analysis from heart rate, blood oxygen and skin temperature.
Caveats
- Battery depends on size. Smaller sizes are rated for up to 6 days, and Samsung's sources differ on which larger sizes reach 7.
- The ring charges only in its size-matched case, so losing the case means losing your charger.
- Samsung's sizing video shows 9 sample sizes, 5 to 13, while its sizing article says the kit has every available size. If you wear a 14 or 15, check what your kit contains.
Key specs
In the same order on every ring page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Titanium; three scratch-resistant finishes (Titanium Black, Silver, Gold) | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page; Samsung US support |
| Width | 7 mm | Samsung US support (ANS10003278) |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm | Samsung US support (ANS10003278) |
| Weight | 2.3–3.2 g depending on size; Samsung UK lists 3.3 g for size 15 | Samsung US support (ANS10003278); Samsung UK size 15 specsThe UK figure for size 15 sits above the US range. |
| Sizes | 5–15. Samsung's sizing article (ANS10003279) says the kit has samples of every available size; its sizing video shows 9 samples, sizes 5–13. Wear a sample for more than 24 hours. | Samsung US support (ANS10003278, ANS10003279); Galaxy Ring page |
| Finishes | Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Titanium Gold | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Battery | Introduction (ANS10003278): up to 7 days on a full charge; 18 mAh in size 5, 23.5 mAh in size 13. Charging guide (ANS10003281): 17 mAh for sizes 5–7 and 18.5 mAh for 8–11, up to 6 days; 22.5 mAh for 12–15, up to 7 days. Galaxy Ring page: up to 7 days for sizes 12 and 13, up to 6 for smaller sizes. Up to 14 days away from an outlet with a full case charge. | Samsung US support (ANS10003278, ANS10003281); Galaxy Ring pageSamsung's sources disagree on which sizes reach 7 days. |
| Charging | About 80 minutes to full in the case (Samsung's introduction) or about 90 minutes (its charging guide). A new or fully drained ring may need at least ten minutes before it works. Charges only in its size-specific case, which takes USB-C, a wireless charger or Wireless PowerShare. | Samsung US support (ANS10003278, ANS10003281) |
| Charging case | Size-specific case included, with an LED charge ring and a multipurpose button (Bluetooth, battery check, reboot). A full case recharges the ring to 100% up to 1.6 times, ring first; Samsung says that extends use to 14 days. | Samsung US support (ANS10003278, ANS10003281); Galaxy Ring page |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM and IP68: up to 100 m for up to 10 minutes (10 ATM) and up to 6 feet for 30 minutes (IP68). Rinse after salt water or chlorine. | Samsung US support; Galaxy Ring page |
| Sensors | Accelerometer; optical bio-signal sensor (heart rate); skin temperature sensor | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep analysis from heart rate, blood oxygen and skin temperature in Samsung Health; snore detection | Samsung US support; Galaxy Ring page |
| Activity / fitness | Automatic walking and running detection, once enabled in Samsung Health or Galaxy Wearable | Samsung US support |
| App | Samsung Health and Galaxy Wearable; health data stored in Samsung Cloud on your Samsung account | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Subscription / data access | No Oura-style membership; features run through Samsung Health and Galaxy AI | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Phone platforms | Samsung Galaxy smartphone with a Samsung account; no iPhone support | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page; Samsung UK |
| Wireless | Bluetooth; Samsung UK lists Bluetooth 5.4 for size 15 | Samsung US support; Samsung UK size 15 specs (SM-Q515) |
| US price | $399.99 at Samsung US, 19 September 2026 | Samsung US Galaxy Ring buy page |
| Price band | Flagship ring for Galaxy phones | Based on Samsung's $399.99 US price |
| Announced | Current US model; Samsung had no Galaxy Ring 2 spec page on 19 September 2026 | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page and support |
| Availability | Out of stock in Black, Gold and Silver on the evening of 19 September 2026; Silver was listed at $399.99 that morning | Samsung US Galaxy Ring buy page |
Samsung Galaxy Ring extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy phone and Samsung account | A Samsung account must be registered on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone; health data transfers to Samsung Cloud on that account | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Energy Score | Samsung Health score from your measured sleep, daily activity and heart-rate data | Samsung US support (ANS10003278) |
| Gestures | Double pinch to dismiss alarms or take photos and video, with a phone on One UI 6.1.1 or later. If a Galaxy Watch also has gestures on, the watch's gestures take priority. | Samsung US support |
| Cycle tracking | Not intended for contraception or for users under 18. Hormonal birth control or treatments that inhibit ovulation make it less useful. | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Battery by size | Sizes 5–7: 17 mAh, up to 6 days. Sizes 8–11: 18.5 mAh, up to 6 days. Sizes 12–15: 22.5 mAh, up to 7 days (charging guide). The Galaxy Ring page gives 7 days to sizes 12–13 and 6 to smaller sizes; Samsung's introduction quotes 18 mAh for size 5 and 23.5 mAh for size 13. | Samsung US support (ANS10003278, ANS10003281); Galaxy Ring page |
| Trade-in offer | Samsung US advertised a $150 instant trade-in credit on 19 September 2026; the ring itself costs $399.99 | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page |
| Sizing kit | Video: 9 sample sizes, 5–13. Sizing article (ANS10003279): samples of every available size in the 5–15 range. Both say to wear the sample for more than 24 hours. | Samsung US Galaxy Ring page; Samsung US support (ANS10003279) |
| Case recharges | A full case charges the ring to 100% up to 1.6 times (charging guide); the 14-day figure is a separate Samsung marketing claim | Samsung US support (ANS10003281) |
Built around Samsung’s phones and apps
Galaxy Ring works as part of Samsung’s phone software rather than on its own. It sets up through Galaxy Wearable, sends its readings to Samsung Health and stores your health data in Samsung Cloud under your Samsung account, so everything stays inside Samsung’s apps.
Battery, the case and charging
Expect about a week between charges at best, and less on the smaller sizes.
The case carries the rest. It charges the ring first and itself second, and Samsung says it stretches use to 14 days away from a wall outlet. A full charge takes about 80 minutes by one Samsung article and about 90 by another. If the ring is new or fully drained, give it at least ten minutes in the case before you expect it to work. The case itself charges over USB-C, on a wireless charger or by Wireless PowerShare.
Activity and cycle tracking
Beyond sleep and Energy Score, Galaxy Ring logs walks and runs automatically once you switch that on in Samsung Health or Galaxy Wearable. For cycle tracking, Samsung notes that hormonal birth control or treatments that stop ovulation make the predictions less useful.
Price and stock
Samsung’s US price is $399.99. On 19 September 2026 Silver was still listed in the morning, but by evening all three finishes were out of stock; Samsung was also advertising a $150 instant trade-in credit. Stock and offers change quickly, so check Samsung’s store before you plan around either.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Samsung US — Galaxy Ring page — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US support — Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Ring — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US support — How to charge the Galaxy Ring — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US support — How to find the right size Galaxy Ring — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US — Galaxy Ring buy page — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung UK — Galaxy Ring Titanium Black, size 15 (SM-Q515) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Galaxy Ring work with an iPhone or a non-Samsung Android phone?
No. In the US it pairs only with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone signed in to a Samsung account, and Samsung's UK pages add that Galaxy Wearable, the app it uses, isn't supported on iOS.
Is there a monthly fee for Galaxy Ring?
No. Samsung doesn't charge an Oura-style membership, and the ring's features live in Samsung Health. Samsung hasn't promised that every Galaxy AI feature stays free, so check Samsung Health's terms if one matters to you.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 6 or 7 days, depending on size. Samsung's charging guide gives 7 days to sizes 12 to 15, while its Galaxy Ring page mentions 7 days only for sizes 12 and 13. With a full charging case, Samsung says you can go up to 14 days without an outlet.
Is there a Galaxy Ring 2?
Not as of 19 September 2026: Samsung hadn't published specs for a Galaxy Ring 2, so this is its current ring.
How water-resistant is Galaxy Ring?
It's rated 10 ATM and IP68. Samsung defines those as up to 100 m for up to 10 minutes and up to 6 feet for 30 minutes, and it asks you to rinse the ring after salt water or chlorine.
Can Galaxy Ring control my phone?
Yes, in a small way. On a phone with One UI 6.1.1 or later, a double pinch dismisses an alarm or takes a photo or video. If a Galaxy Watch also has gestures turned on, the watch's gestures win.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Ring. Specs: Samsung Galaxy Ring specs.