Will the Galaxy Ring 2 arrive in 2026?

New rumors suggest Samsung might skip over 2026 entirely. Current expectations point to an early 2027 launch alongside a Galaxy Unpacked event.

Does the patent dispute with Oura affect the launch?

Yes. Thanks to an ongoing patent dispute with rival Oura, it seems highly unlikely that the Galaxy Ring 2 will materialize until legal matters are sorted.

Is 9-10 days battery life a meaningful improvement?

It depends on use patterns. For someone wearing the ring all day and night for sleep and fitness tracking, adding 2-3 days means charging less frequently and a better "forget it's there" experience — which is ultimately what smart ring users want.

Will the Galaxy Ring 2 support NFC payments?

NFC has been mentioned in early leaks but remains unconfirmed. Adding NFC to a smart ring is technically challenging due to physical space constraints and antenna size requirements.

What does the Galaxy Ring currently cost?

The current Galaxy Ring retails at $399 globally. In Arab markets it is available through Samsung official stores and distributors at comparable prices adjusted for local taxes and fees.

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 — Launch Pushed to Early 2027 with 9-10 Day Battery and Lighter Design

Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 — 2026 Skipped, Looking Toward Early 2027

A report from South Korea's EtNews claims Samsung might be forced to skip over 2026 as it works on the Galaxy Ring 2. While nothing is certain, these rumors suggest Samsung's January/February Galaxy Unpacked 2027 could be where we look next for the device's debut.

Why the Delay?

Several factors have combined to push Samsung to delay the Galaxy Ring 2. An ongoing patent dispute with Oura — filed in November 2025 with Samsung launching a countersuit — makes launching a new generation mid-litigation difficult. Initial Galaxy Ring sales also came in below expectations, leading Samsung to prefer taking time to deliver meaningful improvements rather than an incremental update.

Expected Improvements

The most immediate upgrade for the Galaxy Ring 2 appears to be battery life. The current Galaxy Ring lasts up to seven days, but the second version may stretch this to around nine or ten days.

Reports also point to a thinner and lighter design, made possible by a revised internal layout. That matters because a smart ring has less room to hide its hardware than a watch does.

Samsung reportedly wants to improve health sensors further, specifically focusing on "improved accuracy of sleep analysis and expanded insights related to cardiovascular health," as well as a stretch goal of non-invasive blood glucose management.

What Remains Further Away

Non-invasive blood glucose tracking was mentioned as a stretch goal but appears unlikely to arrive with Galaxy Ring 2 based on the current state of the technology.

Expected Price

Pricing details are scant, but we'd expect the finger-based wearable to start at roughly the same cost as the current model, $399.