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Samsung’s Galaxy Ring could be the one ring to rule an ecosystem

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the new Samsung Galaxy Ring, a smart ring that Samsung has announced and the author has had a chance to try out. It covers the hardware design, features, and integration with the Samsung ecosystem.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Overview of the Samsung Galaxy Ring

1. What are the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

  • The Galaxy Ring has a titanium frame and comes in gold, silver, and black colors
  • It has a slim design at 7mm wide and 2.6mm thick, and weighs between 2.3-3g depending on the size
  • It has 10ATM water resistance and an IP68 rating
  • It comes with a futuristic transparent charging case that holds 1.5 times the charge of the ring
  • The ring can get 6-7 days of battery life on a single charge, with the smaller sizes getting 6 days and the larger sizes getting up to 7 days
  • It has an accelerometer, optical heart rate sensor, and skin temperature sensor to track health metrics like sleep, heart rate, and activity

2. How does the Galaxy Ring integrate with the Samsung ecosystem?

  • The Galaxy Ring is only compatible with Android phones that can run the Samsung Health app
  • Users will get a better experience if they are in the Samsung ecosystem, as features like the new Energy Score and Wellness Tips will not be available on non-Galaxy phones
  • The ring can work in conjunction with a Samsung Galaxy Watch, with the app able to choose which device has the clearer signal to use for tracking
  • The ring supports a double pinch gesture to control the camera or dismiss alarms on compatible Samsung Galaxy phones (Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and S24 series)

3. What are the limitations of the Galaxy Ring compared to other smart rings?

  • It does not have features like vibration motors, LED indicators, or silent alarms that some other smart rings offer
  • It does not have FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection or irregular heart rhythm notifications, which are limited to the Galaxy Watches

[02] Hands-on Impressions

1. What were the author's initial impressions of the Galaxy Ring hardware?

  • The author found the hardware to be quite nice, with a fetching gold color option
  • The ring felt slimmer than the author's Oura Ring, likely due to its slightly concave design
  • The charging case was eye-catching with its futuristic transparent design and LED lights

2. How did the author find the sizing and fit of the Galaxy Ring?

  • The author recommends using Samsung's sizing kit, as ring size can vary significantly between fingers and individuals
  • The author found they needed a size 9 ring, despite typically wearing a 7.5 or 8 in other smart rings

3. What are the author's remaining questions about the Galaxy Ring's performance?

  • The author did not get to fully test the ring's software, tracking accuracy, or battery life during the hands-on session
  • The author notes these will be key factors in determining the ring's success, along with accurate tracking and good battery life
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