Samsung Galaxy Ring: What It Is & Where to Buy

It’s been almost seven months since its launch, but the Samsung Galaxy Ring is finally making its way to Singapore. And if the reviews are anything to go by, there’s much to like in that finger-sized package.

Whether it’s due to novelty, or otherwise, the Galaxy Ring has remained one of the more talked-about wearables online since it was unveiled in July 2024. The device marries a sleek aesthetic with advanced health tracking features and functionalities, topped off with seamless integration into Samsung’s endlessly-growing ecosystem.

It’s a topic worth exploring, and today, we’ll take a closer look at what this smart ring has to offer, who among us might find it useful, and perhaps most importantly, how you can get one here in Singapore.
 

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• What is the Samsung Galaxy Ring? (up next!)
  
  
• Who Should Buy a Galaxy Ring?
  
  
• Samsung Galaxy Ring Reception & Impact
  
  
• Where to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring

🤔 What is the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

To start, let’s check out the ring itself. Developed with tech enthusiasts and fitness buffs in mind, the Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s first-ever smart ring, designed to offer discreet health tracking and seamless integration with the Korean tech giant’s broader ecosystem of devices.

🔍 Galaxy Ring Key Features

Despite its diminutive and rather unassuming exterior, the Galaxy Ring comes packed with a wide array of health and wellness features. Commercially, Samsung has positioned the Galaxy Ring as an alternative to smartwatches, primarily catering to users who want the benefits of wearable health tech without the bulk of a wrist-worn device.
 

• Heart Rate Monitoring

One of the Galaxy Ring’s core functions is continuous heart rate monitoring. Whether you’re at rest or engaged in intense physical activity, the ring tracks heart rate fluctuations to offer insights into cardiovascular health and fitness performance.
 

• Blood Oxygen (SpO2) Monitoring

Oxygen saturation levels in the blood (SpO2) are a critical health indicator, especially for those engaging in endurance training, high-altitude sports, or individuals monitoring respiratory health. The Galaxy Ring’s built-in SpO2 sensor ensures users can check their blood oxygen levels anytime, making it a valuable tool for fitness tracking and overall wellness.
 

• Stress and Energy Monitoring

Samsung has integrated stress and energy level tracking into the Galaxy Ring, allowing users to measure stress levels based on heart rate variability (HRV). By continuously analysing physiological responses, the device can notify users when stress levels are high and provide guided breathing exercises or mindfulness recommendations via the Samsung Health app. Additionally, the energy monitoring feature helps track fluctuations in energy throughout the day, allowing users to optimize their work, rest, and exercise routines accordingly.
 

• Sleep Analysis and Improvement

Sleep quality is a major factor in overall health, and the Galaxy Ring excels in advanced sleep monitoring. With detailed sleep stage tracking, users can get precise insights into their deep sleep, light sleep, and REM cycles. Samsung’s AI-powered insights can also help users identify patterns and make lifestyle adjustments for better rest and recovery.
 

• Activity and Workout Tracking

The Galaxy Ring offers comprehensive fitness tracking, making it an ideal companion for active individuals. Whether you’re walking, running, cycling, or engaging in high-intensity training, the device can track:
 

1. Calories burned
   
2. Step count
   
3. Workout duration and intensity
   
4. Heart rate zones during exercise
    

Thanks to auto-workout detection, the ring eliminates the need to manually start and stop activity tracking, making it effortless to monitor fitness progress without disrupting workouts.
 

👤 Who Should Buy a Galaxy Ring?

Now that we know what the Galaxy Ring is and how it can help improve our quality of life, let’s delve deeper – who would benefit most from having it?
 

💪 Fitness Enthusiasts & Athletes

Unsurprisingly, fitness buffs and athletes are certain to get great mileage out of the Galaxy Ring.

With features like automatic workout detection, the Ring eliminates the need for users to manually log activities. Whether they’re lifting weights, running, or practicing yoga, the ring records movement and syncs data with the Samsung Health app in real-time.

Additionally, the Galaxy Ring tracks heart rate, oxygen saturation (SpO2), and calorie burn—key metrics for those looking to further optimise their workouts. Its lightweight and unobtrusive design also makes it ideal for sports where a smartwatch might prove cumbersome, such as boxing, gymnastics, or endurance running.
 

💖 Health-Conscious Individuals

Yet, the Galaxy Ring can be a handy companion for overall wellness too. For individuals focused on improving their sleep quality, stress levels, and daily energy patterns, this smart ring offers valuable insights, tips, and more in an unobtrusive, ultra-minimalist form.

Sleep tracking is one of the ring’s most advanced features, offering detailed breakdowns of sleep stages (light, deep, and REM sleep). Combined with Samsung’s AI-powered insights, users can identify patterns that affect their rest and receive actionable recommendations for better sleep hygiene.

Stress tracking is another key function, using heart rate variability (HRV) to measure physiological stress responses. The Samsung Health app provides relaxation exercises and mindfulness tips to help users manage stress more effectively. As the cherry on top, AI-powered insights further interpret long-term trends and offer personalised wellness suggestions, helping users optimise daily routines and recovery.
 

💼 Tech-Savvy Professionals

Beyond health and wellness needs, professionals who value cutting-edge technology will also greatly appreciate the Galaxy Ring. Boasting a stylish titanium design, it is a discreet and functional wearable capable of blending seamlessly into any lifestyle, all without compromising on that polished, professional look.

Impressively, the ring’s seamless integration with Samsung smartphones, tablets, and SmartThings devices pushes this utility to even greater heights, especially for users who are already invested in the Galaxy ecosystem.

With vast potential for gesture-based controls and AR/VR interactions (perhaps in the future!), the Galaxy Ring is a stellar investment for professionals who want to integrate cutting-edge yet subtle technology into their daily routines.
 

✈️ Frequent Travelers & Outdoor Enthusiasts

Last but not least, for those constantly on the move—be it for work or adventure—the Galaxy Ring offers great durability, long battery life, and water resistance, making it an excellent choice for travel and outdoor activities. Arguably, this is where the ring’s seven-day battery life truly shines, eliminating the need for frequent charging over long-haul flights, multi-day hiking trips, and more.

Beyond durability, the Galaxy Ring remains a valuable health companion for travellers, monitoring jet lag recovery by analysing sleep cycles and tracking stress levels. All in all, it is a superb asset for maintaining wellness on the go.
 

👀 Samsung Galaxy Ring Reception & Impact

Sure enough, the Galaxy Ring has generated a vast pool of opinions from tech reviewers, media outlets, and the community at large since it released last year, but the good news (at least for Samsung!) is that overall reception has been positive.

Many reviewers have lavished praise on the smart ring’s practical design and how snugly it fits into Samsung’s ecosystem (and on their fingers!). Plus, there’s also a great deal of excitement surrounding how the tech giant will continue to differentiate it from other competitors down the line. In fact, some outlets, like Phone Arena, have remarked how much of a pity it was that a Galaxy Ring 2 was not announced at their recent Unpacked event.
 

🕶️ Stylish, Practical & Comfortable

“The Galaxy Ring is one of the sleekest wearables we’ve seen in years. It’s perfect for those who want a discreet health tracker without compromising on style.” – TechRadar

Reviewers have consistently praised the Galaxy Ring for its lightweight titanium build and minimalist design, noting that it’s comfortable enough to be worn all day, and even overnight. This makes it particularly appealing to users who dislike the bulk of traditional smartwatches.
 

🔋 Excellent Battery Life

“In terms of functionality, I was shocked at how long the battery lasts. I'm used to charging my smartwatch every night before bed just to make sure that I don't run out of battery while on a run. But the fact that it lasts about a full week on its own felt life-changing.” – PopSugar

Speaking of which, a common concern raised by many (smartwatch) users is having to charge them daily, which means they can’t capture any health data while you’re asleep. Fortunately, the Galaxy Ring can put those concerns to rest - it apparently offers a battery life of roughly one week per full charge, depending on how much monitoring you need it to perform.
 

🌍 Superb Ecosystem Integration

“Samsung’s ability to seamlessly connect the Galaxy Ring with its ecosystem—especially the Health app and Galaxy devices—is where it really shines.” – Wired

Frankly, what Samsung has managed to achieve with its device ecosystem thus far is nothing short of praiseworthy, and by that token, ensuring a smooth integration of the Galaxy Ring into the existing dynamic is paramount for success in the modern tech market.

Being able to sync up with Galaxy smartphones and other products as well as apps like Samsung Health gives the ring functionality far exceeding what many of its predecessors were capable of, and in such a fierce corner of the market, it’s great that Samsung is playing to its strengths. 
 

🛒 Where Can I Buy the Galaxy Ring?

If you're keen on trying out the Galaxy Ring, the good news is that you can already pick one up with us.

Simply head down to any of our StarHub stores - at NEX, Tampines Mall, Plaza Singapura, and Jurong Point, and you're set. Additionally, while you're there, you can also check out which size works best for you.

In short, the Galaxy Ring is an ambitious product, one that challenges our notions of what modern wearables should be. Its sleek design is backed up by a strong supporting ecosystem and arguably stellar battery life, making it a compelling option for users already invested in Samsung’s devices.

Granted, it certainly has a ways to go before smart rings are (potentially) considered mainstream, but such progress is definitely worth cheering for.

All in all, Samsung’s venture into this market certainly opens up some exciting possibilities for the future of wearable tech, and again, it is quite the pity that they we haven’t gotten any news regarding a successor. Perhaps all they need is a little more time to iron out the creases.

Feel free to check out the full Samsung Unpacked livestream below, or pre-order the new Galaxy S25 Series with us.

👉 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked (January 2025)

👉 Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series. 

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All images courtesy of Samsung.