The Galaxy Ring 2 is coming: Samsung has now officially confirmed that it is developing a successor to its smart ring. While the company hasn’t provided any specific dates or specifications, the direction is clear. Better sensors, longer battery life, and—above all—smarter software are intended to make the ring ready for an increasingly competitive market.
TL;DR
- Samsung executive Dr. Hon Pak has officially confirmed the Galaxy Ring 2 to Forbes.
- Improvements are planned for the sensors and battery, but the real difference is expected to come from the software.
- Reports from Korea mention a thinner design and up to 10 days of battery life, up from the previous 7.
- A 2026 launch is considered unlikely; a patent dispute with Oura is pushing the timeline closer to 2027.
- Pak hinted suggestively at possible iOS compatibility without confirming it.
Galaxy Ring 2: What Samsung Has Now Officially Confirmed
The confirmation didn’t come via a press release, but in an interview. Dr. Hon Pak, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung, told Forbes that the company is working on the next generation. He did not reveal any further details regarding the exact timeline or technical specifications.
What’s particularly interesting is where Samsung is placing its focus. Pak pointed out that the sensors in the various smart rings on the market hardly differ from one another anymore. Today, the real added value comes from the software layer on top. That’s exactly where Samsung wants to focus: on AI-powered health features that consolidate data from the ring, the Galaxy Watch, the smartphone, and even SmartThings devices.
This ecosystem strategy is no coincidence. Samsung already demonstrated its vision at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. If you’d like to read more about the background, check out our report on how Samsung Health is set to become the bridge between everyday life and the doctor’s office.
Better sensors, longer battery life: the expected hardware upgrades
Even though Samsung itself hasn’t released any details, reports from Korea paint a fairly clear picture. Here’s an overview of the most important expected improvements:
| Category | Galaxy Ring (2024) | Galaxy Ring 2 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | up to 7 days | up to 9–10 days |
| Design | 7.0 mm thick, titanium | Thinner and lighter, optimized component layout |
| Sensors | Heart rate, sleep, activity | More accurate sleep analysis, advanced cardiovascular insights |
| Stretch Goal | — | Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring |
New battery technology could provide longer battery life. Reports mention silicon-carbon batteries, which Samsung is already working on. They store more energy for the same size but present technical challenges, which is why testing is being conducted so thoroughly. This is considered one of the reasons for the delay.
Non-invasive blood sugar monitoring would be the biggest leap forward, but it remains a long-term goal. Samsung has been working on this for years with the Galaxy Watch as well, but it hasn’t yet reached production-ready status. So you shouldn’t expect miracles here.
Why the Real Difference Lies in the Software
In the interview, Pak made it clear that hardware alone doesn’t win the race. His argument: A single device can’t cover everything. Samsung’s answer to this is a connected ecosystem in which the ring, watch, smartphone, and smart home sensors work together and feed data to one another.
This is complemented by several new Samsung Health features that Pak outlined. One of them, Vitals, establishes a personal baseline of heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen levels over the course of seven nights. If your readings later deviate significantly from this baseline, you’ll receive a notification advising you to have it checked out. A second feature, the Heart Health Score, is designed to translate lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, activity, and stress into a concrete cardiovascular risk.
The bigger plan behind this is an AI coach that not only knows your health data but also your behavior. Pak describes it this way: Not everyone responds to the same tone of voice. Some need a drill sergeant; most do not. Samsung wants to build systems that learn which reminders work for whom and adjust the timing and tone of voice accordingly. According to Pak, the launch is planned for next year.
When is the Galaxy Ring 2 coming? The patent dispute is slowing things down
This is where things get sobering. A market launch this year is considered virtually out of the question. Several reports, including one from ETNews in Korea, suggest the Galaxy Ring 2 is more likely to arrive in early 2027, possibly as part of a Galaxy Unpacked event in the second half of 2027.
A major reason for this is a patent dispute. In November 2025, competitor Oura filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), accusing Samsung and other manufacturers of patent infringement. Samsung countered with a lawsuit of its own. As long as this legal dispute is ongoing, the timeline remains uncertain. In the worst-case scenario, losing the case could even result in a sales ban, which is why Samsung prefers to wait and see.
iOS Support for the Galaxy Ring 2? Pak Remains Vague
The current Galaxy Ring works only within the Galaxy ecosystem and completely excludes iPhone users. That’s a huge segment of the market that has been left out so far. When asked whether iOS compatibility was planned, Pak responded diplomatically: He smiled but said he couldn’t comment, adding that people would be very pleased with some of the upcoming announcements.
That’s not an official commitment. But the hint is clear enough to catch our attention. If Samsung were to actually open up the Ring to iPhones, it would instantly expand the potential target audience. We’ve already noted in our article on the Apple Smart Ring that Apple itself is working on its own smart ring. So the competition for our fingers is set to get exciting.
Analysis: Is it worth the wait?
The Galaxy Ring 2 is officially in the works, but it will likely be some time before it hits the market. If you’re primarily interested in the software and the connected health ecosystem, this is clearly an attractive option—especially if Samsung opens up the ring to iOS. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a smart ring right now, you don’t necessarily have to wait: The current Galaxy Ring continues to receive updates, such as new sizes and enhancements for Samsung Health.
The bottom line is that the Galaxy Ring 2 doesn’t promise a sensor revolution, but rather smarter analysis of the data it collects anyway. Whether that’s enough to dethrone Oura depends on how well Samsung ultimately implements the AI features. We’ll keep an eye on it.
FAQ on the Galaxy Ring 2
Has the Galaxy Ring 2 been officially confirmed?
Yes. Samsung executive Dr. Hon Pak confirmed the development of the successor to Forbes, though he did not provide any release dates or exact specifications.
When will the Galaxy Ring 2 be released?
A 2026 launch is considered unlikely. Reports suggest early or late 2027, partly due to an ongoing patent dispute with Oura.
What improvements will the Galaxy Ring 2 offer?
Expectations include a slimmer design, up to 10 days of battery life, more accurate sensors, and more AI-powered health features. Non-invasive blood glucose monitoring is considered a long-term goal.
Will the Galaxy Ring 2 work with the iPhone?
That remains to be seen. Pak hinted at a possible expansion beyond Android, but there has been no official confirmation of iOS support so far.
Sources: Forbes, ETNews, SamMobile.
