Samsung Galaxy Ring Review – Least Invasive, Easiest to Use

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Ring

Kicking off our Samsung Galaxy Ring review with the unboxing, it comes in a similar packaging as their Galaxy Buds, with it being a small black box that is minimalist in nature. There’s an illustration of the ring, along with the exact model name, listed on the front, and that’s pretty much all you’re going to get. I expect it to be the same with future iterations, with the exception of the illustration changing slightly such as varying angles or highlighting a key feature / sensor. Inside the box, we found the following items:

• Documentations
• USB-C cable
• Charging case
• The Samsung Galaxy Ring itself

Specifications

Color	Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Titanium Gold
Dimensions & Weight	7.0mm x 2.6mm, 2.3g (Size 5) ~ 3.0g (Size 13)
Sizing	9 sizes (Size 5 – 13)
Memory	8MB
Battery	Galaxy Ring: 18mAh (Size 5) – 23.5mAh (Size 13) Charging Case: 361mAh Battery Life: Up to 7 days Fast Charge: 30 mins for 40%
Sensor	Accelerometer, PPG, Skin Temperature
Connectivity	BLE 5.4
Durability	10ATM, IP68 / Titanium Grade 5
Charging Case	Size: 48.9mm (W) x 48.9mm (L) x 24.51mm (H) Weight: 61.3g Materials: PC, SUS (hinge) Battery: 361mAh (portable charging)
Compatibility	Android 11 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory

The Good

There are a number of good reasons to consider getting the Samsung Galaxy Ring. For starters, it’s the most minimal wearable you can get today. When you want to keep track of certain things like fitness, sleep, and general health, we’ve been stuck with the usual smartwatch and if you’re like me, you’d have trouble sleeping while wearing the watch. With this, it barely takes up any space. I won’t go as far as saying that it feels like you’re not wearing anything on your hands because you will feel it, but it’s far less obstructive than anything else we’ve had thus far. Thanks to its IP68 dust and water resistance, along with 10ATM water resistance rating, you can pretty much wear it wherever you go and just forget about it.

With it being so small, it doesn’t have the full suite of features you’d typically expect from a smartwatch in recent times but it’s still pretty adequate. It can track your activities, sleep, heart, menstrual cycle for the ladies, and it will make use of this data to offer you a more personalized insight into your health on the Galaxy Wearable app. It’s also worth noting that it has automatic workout detection as well, though this is limited to walking and running but if you decide to use it without a smartphone on you, it will automatically sync the moment the device is within range again. Essentially, just wear it and go about your daily life.

Given how fast technology evolves, you might think that this will replace all the existing wearables we have today but that’s not what Samsung has in mind. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is designed to complement the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy devices. Some things will work better on the ring while others can make better use of the Galaxy Watch for better insight or tracking. If you choose to use this or the smartwatch on their own instead of together, that’s fine too as the choice is yours. Inevitably, I do foresee future iterations of the ring to eventually include every smartwatch feature and more, it all depends on whether smartwatches can continue to evolve and hold a market of its own.

Speaking of devices, I genuinely thought that the Samsung Galaxy Ring would require a Samsung device to work since most brands would prefer users stay within their respective ecosystems but that’s not the case at all. All you need for the ring is a smartphone that is running Android 11 or higher and the Galaxy Wearable app. Samsung Galaxy smartphone users will soon have the exclusive benefit of using gestures with the ring but for the most part, it’s fully functional no matter what device you’re on…with the exception of the iPhone.

As the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a very small product, many consumers are worried about its battery life. Fret not as, from my own experience, it’s actually pretty good. I usually get 6 days worth of use before I need to charge it again, and the charging case itself holds about one and a half’s worth of charges so you don’t have to always rely on a wall outlet for it. It’s worth noting that my ring is a size 12, which is the starting point for the biggest battery capacity for this particular iteration, so your mileage may vary but even the smallest one shouldn’t be that much worse.

Lastly, and this is particularly important given its current competition, the Samsung Galaxy Ring doesn’t require any form of subscription whatsoever. Essentially, it’s a one-time purchase and you’re good to go for as long as your device supports it. You don’t have to shell out any extra money for recurring monthly subscriptions, making it easier for one to consider adopting it.

Looking for a good Samsung smartphone to pair this with? Check out our Samsung Galaxy S25 review right here.

The Bad

Of course, the Samsung Galaxy Ring has its share of drawbacks. For starters, it can be very hard to find if you misplace it. When connected to the app, you can get its last location with good accuracy, and you can even set how often you’d want the ring to update its location. Once you’ve narrowed it down to a specific room for example, it can still be a stressful ordeal given how small it is. At most, the app can help you by forcing the ring to toggle some lights but personally, it’s not enough as it’s still rather dim. Putting speakers on it might be overkill but perhaps some kind of haptic feedback mechanism would be better for future iterations, and that can be used for some interactive experience as well.

Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is pricey. You’d think something so simple would be pretty affordable but given the materials and features being crammed into it, it’s understandable why that’s not the case. Moreover, it’s built pretty durably, just as we mentioned in an earlier section. It’s retailing for RMx,299, and this will definitely lead to people wondering whether to go for this or a watch instead. While there’s no right or wrong answer for the latter part, it ultimately depends on what features you would want / need in a wearable.

Samsung Galaxy Ring Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is arguably the best product Samsung has launched in recent years, and it might be the best thing they have to launch for 2025 unless things change significantly in the second half of this year. It takes up so little space, has a decent array of features, the battery life is pretty good, and its built quite durably. The fact that its use is not limited to just Samsung devices make it more attractive for the masses. There exist only a few reasons why you shouldn’t get one, and that’s if you have no use for the data it tracks, it’s too expensive for you, or you’re an iPhone user.

At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Ring review, I award this wearable with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this wearable for the purpose of this review.