Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Ring 2 is in active development, with the company's head of digital health revealing that engineers are focused on improving battery life and sensor performance, and hinting, without confirming, that the next ring could finally work with iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 is officially confirmed
The original Samsung Galaxy Ring launched in July 2024, back when the Oura Ring 3 was the smart ring to beat. Oura has since moved on to the Oura Ring 5, and now Samsung has gone on record about a sequel of its own. In a recent Forbes report, Samsung's head of digital health, Dr. Hon Pak, confirmed that a next-generation Galaxy Ring 2 is under active development, with engineers specifically targeting sensor performance and battery life.
A reveal at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, expected at the end of July, looks unlikely. Samsung has only confirmed that development is underway, not a launch timeline, so anyone hoping for a sequel announcement at the next Unpacked is likely to be disappointed.
Battery life and sensor upgrades on the way
Battery life is the clearest area singled out for improvement. The current Galaxy Ring lasts roughly six to seven days per charge, which trails the competition: the Oura Ring 5 is rated for up to nine days, and the budget-focused Ringconn Gen 2 Air stretches to about ten days per charge. Closing that gap, alongside unspecified sensor improvements, appears to be the priority for Samsung's engineering team on the Galaxy Ring 2.
Could the Galaxy Ring 2 work with iOS?
The most surprising detail from the Forbes report is the possibility that the Galaxy Ring 2 could work with iPhones. The current Galaxy Ring is Android-only and requires a Samsung Galaxy phone to unlock its full range of wellness insights, shutting out the large number of iPhone owners who might otherwise be interested in a smart ring.
"I'm smiling, but I can't say anything; I think you'll be very pleased with some of the releases and the upcoming news," Dr. Pak said when asked directly whether the Galaxy Ring 2 will support iOS.
That's not a confirmation, but it's a notably coy non-denial from an executive who could have simply said no. If Samsung does open the Galaxy Ring 2 to iPhone owners, even with limited functionality, it would mark a significant shift from the tightly Samsung-locked ecosystem the original ring requires.
What else could the Galaxy Ring 2 include
Samsung has separately confirmed that non-invasive blood glucose monitoring is in development, a feature many wearable makers are chasing, though it's considered more likely to debut on a Galaxy Watch than on a ring. Given Oura managed to shrink the Oura Ring 5 by 40% compared to its previous generation, there's also pressure on Samsung to slim down the Galaxy Ring 2's relatively chunky design without sacrificing the battery gains it's chasing.
A launch remains distant; based on typical product cycles and the early stage of development described in the Forbes report, a 2027 arrival looks like a reasonable guess, though Samsung has given no official timeline.
FAQ
Is the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 confirmed?
Yes. Samsung's head of digital health, Dr. Hon Pak, confirmed the Galaxy Ring 2 is under active development, though no launch date has been announced.
Will the Galaxy Ring 2 work with iPhone?
Samsung hasn't confirmed iOS support, but when directly asked, Dr. Pak gave a suggestive non-answer, saying people would "be very pleased" with upcoming releases.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 launch?
Samsung hasn't announced a release date, and a reveal at the end-of-July Galaxy Unpacked event looks unlikely given how early development appears to be.
