Samsung Confirms Galaxy Ring 2 in Development, Hints at iPhone Support — Launch Expected 2027

Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy Ring 2 is in development. TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung's Mobile eXperience Business, told a press conference following Galaxy Unpacked in London: "We have identified consumer and market demand for the Galaxy Ring, and we are conducting advanced development" of a successor.

What We Know

• Status: "Advanced development" — confirmed by Samsung's mobile chief
• Expected launch: Early 2027 — possibly at a dedicated Galaxy Unpacked event
• iPhone compatibility: Roh "strongly hinted" at iPhone pairing support, which would be a first for the Galaxy ecosystem and a direct competitive move against Oura
• Upgrades expected: Longer battery life, upgraded health tracking sensors
• Approach: Roh emphasized "product completeness takes priority over mechanical release cycles"

Market Context

The confirmation comes as the smart ring market is booming — projected to grow from $518.9 million in 2026 to $3.77 billion by 2034. Oura launched Ring 5 in May at $399, while Oura's ongoing patent dispute with Samsung remains unresolved. Adding iPhone support would remove the Galaxy Ring's biggest limitation — its Android-only requirement — and directly challenge Oura's cross-platform advantage.

What This Means for Buyers

If you're waiting for a Galaxy Ring 2, you'll need to wait until 2027. In the meantime, the current Galaxy Ring is available from $300 on Amazon for Samsung phone users, and the Oura Ring Gen 4 starts at $218 on eBay for those who want cross-platform compatibility now. See our full smart ring buying guide and compare all options in our smart rings guide.