Samsung confirms Galaxy Ring 2 is coming — and it might even work with iOS

Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Ring in a user's hand — (Image credit: Future)

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the best smart rings in 2026, but it’s also two years old. Back when it was announced in July 2024, the Oura Ring 3 was the smart ring to beat. Oura’s now on the Oura Ring 5…

So, what’s the deal with a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2? While we’re unlikely to see one at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event (probably) happening at the end of July, we now have official confirmation from Samsung that a Galaxy Ring 2 is under active development.

Here’s everything we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2.

Galaxy Ring 2 = confirmed

Close-up photo of the black version of Samsung's Galaxy Ring held between thumb and index finger in front of a garden. — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

In a recent Forbes report, Samsung’s head of digital health, Dr. Hon Pak, confirmed that a next-generation Galaxy Ring 2 is under development, with Samsung engineers focused on improving sensor performance and battery life.

The current-generation Samsung Galaxy Ring lasts roughly six to seven days per charge, which is decent but a little behind the modern competition. The Oura Ring 5, for instance, is rated for up to nine days per charge. The entry-level Ringconn Gen 2 Air, meanwhile, lasts up to ten days per charge.

Love for iOS?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in a user's hand with blue painted fingernails — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

One of the most surprising takeaways from the Forbes report is the possibility that the Galaxy Ring 2 will work with iPhones. The current-Gen Galaxy Ring is Android-only and requires a Samsung Galaxy phone to unlock the entirety of its wellness insights.

However, when asked whether the Galaxy Ring 2 will work with iOS, Dr. Pak's response says little but reveals a lot: “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.”

Hmm, that seems pretty promising to me.

What’s on your Galaxy Ring 2 wish list?

We probably won’t see the Galaxy Ring 2 until 2027, but we can dream. So, what’s on your Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 wish list? I, for one, would love to see Samsung add haptic alerts to the ring that could be used as an alarm clock or to warn you of a potential active medical emergency.

I’d also like to see Samsung slim down the Galaxy Ring 2 without sacrificing battery performance. Oura managed to shrink its flagship model down by 40% with the latest Oura Ring 5. Samsung would be wise to do the same; otherwise, the Galaxy Ring 2 is going to feel awfully chunky by comparison.

Finally, Samsung has confirmed that non-invasive blood glucose monitoring is in the works — it’s a holy grail of sorts for all the wearables manufacturers — though I suspect such a feature is more likely to debut in a Galaxy Watch than a Galaxy Ring. Still, it’s on my Galaxy Ring 2 wish list.

Let me know what’s on your Galaxy Ring 2 wishlist in the comments below.

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Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.

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