After months of anticipation, Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain on its first-ever smart ring. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is now official, with the company announcing its price, release date, and a full suite of health-tracking features designed to compete directly with the established Oura Ring. This new wearable marks a significant entry into the health tech space for the electronics giant.
Price and Release Date
The Samsung Galaxy Ring will be available for pre-order starting today and is set to begin shipping on August 15th, 2025.
- Price: The device will retail in Canada for $389.99 CAD.
- Subscription: While the hardware is a one-time purchase, unlocking the full suite of insights and analysis will require a Samsung Health+ subscription for $7.99/month after an initial 6-month free trial.
Core Health Tracking Features
The Galaxy Ring is a passive health tracker, designed to be worn 24/7 to monitor key wellness metrics. It is equipped with a suite of advanced sensors to track:
- Sleep Monitoring: The ring will provide a detailed breakdown of your sleep, including sleep stages (Light, Deep, REM), blood oxygen levels (SpO2), and skin temperature variations throughout the night.
- Heart Rate and Activity: It offers continuous heart rate monitoring, both during the day and during sleep, as well as standard activity tracking for steps, calories burned, and active minutes.
- “Readiness Score”: A key feature is the “Readiness Score,” a single, easy-to-understand number from 1-100 that is generated each morning. This score analyzes your recent sleep quality, activity levels, and heart rate variability (HRV) to tell you how ready your body is to perform, helping you decide whether to push hard in a workout or focus on recovery.
Beyond Health: Smart Features & Integration
Beyond its health capabilities, the Galaxy Ring integrates into the wider Samsung ecosystem.
- Contactless Payments: The ring is equipped with NFC technology, allowing it to be used for contactless payments via Samsung Pay.
- SmartThings Control: It will also integrate with Samsung’s SmartThings platform, allowing for potential future use as a gesture-based controller for your smart home devices.
Design and Battery Life
The Galaxy Ring is constructed from lightweight titanium and will be available in several sizes to ensure a comfortable fit. It will launch in three finishes: Platinum Silver, Ceramic Black, and Gold. Samsung is promising a battery life of 5 to 7 days on a single charge, depending on the usage of certain features.
Conclusion: A New Challenger Enters the Ring
With the official launch of the Galaxy Ring, the smart ring market has a formidable new competitor. By leveraging its vast Samsung Health ecosystem and adding practical features like contactless payments, Samsung is making a powerful play for the future of discreet, wearable health technology. The mandatory subscription may be a point of contention for some, but the hardware itself represents one of the most exciting new gadgets of the year.