Presenting updated models of foldable smartphones, smart watches, and headphones, Samsung also demonstrated a new long-awaited device - the Samsung Galaxy Ring. The gadget was not a surprise, as the manufacturer had already briefly announced it earlier. But there were no official details. Now the company has shown the appearance and told us about the possibilities.
So, Galaxy Ring is made of titanium on the outside. To begin with, there will be three color options - Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold - and they will be available in nine sizes. The dimensions are 7.0×2.6 mm, and depending on the size, the weight will range from 2.3 to 3 grams.
The case is protected against water according to the 10ATM classification, while IP68 protection is also indicated. Thus, you can safely swim or wash your hands with the ring.
The gadget has a built-in accelerometer, can measure heart rate, and track body temperature. First of all, the manufacturer emphasizes sleep tracking functions, which will be processed by the proprietary Galaxy AI algorithm. Based on the duration of sleep, number of movements, heart rate, breathing, etc., the algorithm will determine its quality. A separate temperature sensor will be useful for tracking menstrual cycles.
With the help of heart rate tracking, Galaxy Ring will be able to notify you if your heart rate is too low or too high. And general activity monitoring will allow you to find out your Energy Score and get tips on how to improve it. And for those users who go in for sports, there is even Auto Workout Detection. Everyone else can activate additional motivation in the form of Inactive Alert notifications.
In addition to health tracking, Galaxy Ring also has a gesture function that allows you to, for example, turn off the alarm on your smartphone or take a photo remotely.
All data will be synchronized with the branded Health app, without the need for a subscription. If you lose your ring, you can find it using the Find My Ring function. Bluetooth 5.4 is provided for communication with a smartphone.
The capacity of the built-in battery ranges from 18 to 23.5 mAh, depending on the size of the ring. The manufacturer emphasizes the battery life of 7 days. There is a charging case that measures 48.9×48.9×24.5 mm, weighs 61.3 grams, and has a battery capacity of 361 mAh. After 30 minutes in the case, the ring should receive 40% of its charge.
The price of Galaxy Ring in the US is $399. Pre-orders start today, and sales will begin on July 24. Unfortunately, Ukraine is not currently on the list of countries where the gadget will be officially launched.