Samsung reveals the Galaxy Ring 2 is in the pipeline, and its tipped to do things its predecessor hasnt done before here are 5 ways it could seriously compete with the Oura Ring 5

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:57:50 +0000

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SVP at Samsung says the Galaxy Ring 2 is on the way, and it's already looking to storm the fitness trackers competition.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter SVP at Samsung says the Galaxy Ring 2 is officially in development It could come with a slew of design upgrades as well as deeper integration with other Samsung devices The biggest improvement is support for iOS, a first for Samsung wearables When Samsung released the Galaxy Ring in 2024 it shot to the top of our list of best smart rings , but the Korean tech company has been rather silent on plans for the next-gen wearable until now.

Speaking with Forbes , Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung, Hon Pak, shared that the companys next smart ring
(presumably named the Galaxy Ring 2) is officially in development; We are working on the next generation. I can tell you that, he shared. The announcement arrives just after the new Oura Ring 5 hit the shelves which, compared to its predecessor, is roughly 40% smaller with an even longer battery life, although does come with a higher price tag. Its about time Samsung returned to the smart ring world given how fierce the competition has grown over the last two years so how will the Galaxy Ring 2 stand against
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When Samsung released the first Galaxy Ring, Pak described it as a comprehensive and simplified approach to health and sleep, and it seems that he wants to build on this across both hardware and software.

For starters, if we look at the Oura Ring 5s slimmer redesign, it wouldnt
come as a complete surprise if Samsung replicated a similar smaller but tougher approach to its own smart ring for added comfort improvements. You
may like Oura Ring 5: here are 3 upgrades we want to see next Oura Ring 5 launches with slimmer design, week-long battery and major app upgrades The RingConn Gen 3 smart ring boasts a feature that even the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring don't have

Additionally, Samsung could take a page out of Ouras book and remove skin contact bumps from the inside of the ring, all while extending its battery life we also predicted that it will come with a solid state battery . (Image credit: Future / Matt Evans) Though design upgrades are likely, Pak hinted that this wont be the biggest difference with the Galaxy Ring 2. If you look at the comparison of other rings, regardless of the competitor, the sensors are not that different right now, he said, adding Its really about what services you create on the top layer. Its really the software differentiation that you see. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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With these remarks in mind, the Galaxy Ring 2s main focus will be on developing deeper software integration rather than reupholstering the hardware. Pak also shared that Samsung has plans to build on its connected ecosystem to help users receive more accurate metrics and get a better sense of their health habits.

Instead of using just the Galaxy Ring 2's collection of metrics to present
the full picture of your well-being, Samsung takes your data from the smart ring and blends it with other devices in its network via the Samsung Health app. This could include Galaxy Watches and smartphones, and even its range of SmartThings home appliances to give you more detailed context into your daily activity and overall well-being.

For users who are deep into Samsungs ecosystem of devices already, its a huge win, but one of the biggest setbacks with the first-gen Galaxy Ring is its lack of support for iOS. While Samsung has the overall edge over the likes of Oura, the latter supports iOS, giving users more reason to opt for its wearables over Samsungs but this could change with the Galaxy Ring 2.

In addition to software upgrades, Pak heavily teased that iOS support will finally be coming to the Galaxy Ring; Im smiling but I cant say anything, he hinted. Out of all the new upgrades, iOS support would throw the biggest curveball into the competition, giving non-Android users even more reason to make the switch to Galaxy Ring over rival wearables.

While its not exactly a formal announcement, its certainly a promising affirmation of what to expect from the long-awaited wearable. Despite not giving any details on an official launch date, Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is just around the corner where were expecting the announcement of the S26 lineup could Samsung also throw the Galaxy Ring 2 into the mix? Today's best Samsung Galaxy Ring deals Samsung Galaxy Ring 104.99 View See all prices We check
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