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Samsung unveiled its first smart ring at MWC 2024 (Mobile World Congress), and the company might officially launch the Galaxy Ring along with the next-generation foldable—Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6—at the next Unpacked event, likely to happen in July, with the Ring available for purchase in August.
According to a Korean publication The Elec, the company is currently planning to manufacture over 400,000 units of the Galaxy Ring, with plans to scale up production as per demand. The Galaxy Ring, at launch, is expected to be available in eight to nine sizes to cater to different users and ensure there is enough stock to fulfil early demand in major markets.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring, at launch, will be introduced as a wellness device. It could take a few months for the company to obtain certifications for the medical-related features, which will be enabled in the future with a software update, similar to how Samsung enabled features like ECG and BP monitoring on Galaxy smartwatches post-launch.
At the recently held MWC, the company gave us an early glimpse of the Ring’s look and confirmed that it is available in multiple finishes, including Gold, Silver, and Ceramic Black.
A Samsung executive recently revealed some of the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Ring via a LinkedIn post (now deleted). The post indicated that the Galaxy Ring will be called a wellness device at launch and could last up to 10 days on a single charge, significantly longer than most modern smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch 6. Considering the current competition, the Galaxy Ring could cost anywhere between $300 to $500, depending on features, materials used, and size.
