Updated January 21
• The winter Samsung Unpacked event came and went with no mention of a Galaxy Ring 2
• Samsung's first big product launch event of 2025 will be on January 22
• The Galaxy Ring 2 is tipped to arrive in two additional sizes and with better battery life
• The next-gen Galaxy Ring could debut as soon as January 2025 alongside the Galaxy S25 smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked winter launch event has come and gone with no mention of a Galaxy Ring 2. While we did get our first look at the new Galaxy S25 and S25 Edge handsets, we'll have to wait at least a little longer to lay eyes on the brand's next-gen smart ring.
After all, the Samsung Galaxy Ring isn't even a year old. While it was initially teased in January 2024 at an Unpacked event for the Samsung Galaxy S24, the device didn't actually start shipping until the summer.
Also, the current-gen Samsung Galaxy Ring remains one of the best smart rings available in 2025 and the nearest competitor to the industry-dominating Oura Ring 4. Could a refreshed version steal Oura's crown? We likely won't know for some time.
Read on to see what upgrades are rumored for the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2, even if the launch date remains hazy, along with price predictions and more.
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: Biggest rumors: cheat sheet
- Release date prediction: Summer or fall 2025
- Price prediction: From $399 and up
- Design: A slimmer design is possible; improved sizing; more size options
- Battery life: Greater than seven days
- Wellness upgrades: Rearranged sensor structure could result in holistic tracking accuracy improvements; new tools aimed at improving sleep quality and managing stress
- AI/Smart features: New AI-backed smart features are rumored, but details are light so far
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: Potential price and launch date
Despite rumors suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 would be teased at the winter 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event, the device never made an appearance. This means that it's time to set our sights on the summer when Samsung will likely hold its next Unpacked launch event.
Pricing details on the forthcoming release are scant, but we'd expect the finger-based wearable to start at roughly the same cost as the current model, $399. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is already one of the priciest smart rings out there — the Oura Ring 4 starts at $349 — so we don't expect to see further price hikes (fingers crossed).
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: Design predictions
A rumor from November 2024 shared by leaker Lanzuk on the Korean search engine and blogging platform, Naver suggests that the next-gen Galaxy Ring will boast several design improvements, including a possible thinner profile and improved sizing. Currently, the Galaxy Ring sizing process is a bit tedious, so, any advancements here would be appreciated.
Of course, Lanzuk also said that the Galaxy Ring 2 would ship ahead of schedule, so, those design improvements are far from certain.
Separate leaks also suggest that Samsung will expand the size range for the Galaxy Ring 2, which seems likely given the recent announcement of two new sizes for the OG Galaxy Ring, 14 and 15. If Samsung can manage to add one additional size option on the smaller end then the new Galaxy Ring 2 will be a match with the Oura Ring 4 (available in sizes 4-15).
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: Possible features
Health features
In addition to new sizes for the original Galaxy Ring, Samsung also recently revealed some cool new holistic features coming to the device via firmware. These tools will likely initially debut in the current Galaxy Ring but could be expanded further when the new one launches.
The first new health feature is a sleep environment report that offers users tips on how to improve their room conditions for optimal rest. It looks at factors like room temperature, humidity, light intensity and air quality.
Also aimed at improving rest quality is a new sleep time guidance tool that does exactly what it sounds like: recommends the best times to hit the hay and wake up based on lifestyle and health factors.
Finally, future Samsung Galaxy Rings will offer a mindfulness tracker to keep tabs on stress and mood while monitoring breathing patterns.
In addition to the above, Samsung also unveiled other new holistic tools coming to the Samsung Health app during the recent Unpacked event.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Ring and Samsung Galaxy Watch models pair with the Galaxy Health app, so, it's safe to assume that anyone with a recent Galaxy wearable will be able to use them. These include a new vascular load indicator to help users understand how their exercise and daily routine may be impacting their heart health with tips for reducing strain.
The other new tool is an antioxidant tracker that will monitor beta carotene in the body to help users improve their nutrition through tailored meal plans and recipe suggestions.
No word yet on when any of these new features will show up in the Samsung Health app but if you already own a Galaxy wearable, be sure to keep an eye peeled for them!
Smart features
The Samsung Galaxy Ring already offers useful integration with compatible Galaxy phones, including a Double Pinch gesture that allows you to do things like remotely fire your camera's shutter or silence your phone's alarm.
This smart functionality is one thing that really sets the Galaxy Ring apart from the competition, and I fully expect further compatibility between Samsung's next-gen smart ring and smartphones. However, what form this expansion will take is still unknown.
Battery life
There's a strong possibility of battery life enhancements for the Galaxy Ring 2. Again, according to the Korean leaker Lanzuk, the Galaxy Ring 2 will top its predecessor's seven-day battery life rating (which is closer to six days IRL based on our usage).
The Oura Ring 4 is advertised as lasting eight days, though that hasn't been our experience with it. With that in mind, I'm putting my money on the Galaxy Ring 2 offering nine days of battery per charge, just to stay one step ahead of Oura.
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: Outlook
The original Samsung Galaxy Ring left us seriously impressed with its health-tracking features, battery life and design, but a somewhat annoying sizing process, limited smart functionality with non-Galaxy phones and a high initial cost kept it from being named the best smart ring of 2024, even if it is the best Oura Ring alternative.
I don't expect the Galaxy Ring 2 to cost any less than the current Galaxy Ring. I also expect that it will continue to boast smart features that can only be unlocked with one of the latest and greatest Galaxy handsets. Finally, if you're an iPhone user hoping for cross-platform compatibility, then I've got a bridge to sell you in the East River.
With that real talk out of the way, I have no doubt the Galaxy Ring 2 will offer new and genuinely useful wellness tools to help users understand the macro and micro details of their holistic data. The forthcoming sleep environment report and sleep time guidance features already sound promising. Here's hoping they prove as valuable as Samsung's daily Energy Score and Sleep reports.
Lastly, a thinner or possibly lighter design with improved sensor placement all seem like a real possibility, the same goes for a better sizing process. The question is, can Samsung match the ease of Circular's new digital sizing tool? Time will tell.
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