Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 Officially Delayed to Early 2027 with Battery and AI Upgrades

Multiple outlets including Android Authority, 9to5Google, and Phandroid now confirm that the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 will not ship in 2026. The successor is reportedly being pushed to early 2027 — likely alongside the Galaxy S27 series in February.

Why the Delay?

Sources cite three factors driving Samsung's decision:

• Market timing: Samsung wants to avoid launching alongside its own Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Glasses, both expected at July Unpacked
• Patent pressure: The ongoing Oura patent dispute and the earlier US import concerns have made Samsung cautious about rushing hardware to market
• Meaningful upgrades: Samsung reportedly wants the Ring 2 to fix the original's biggest weaknesses rather than ship an incremental update

Expected Improvements

• Battery: 9–10 days (up from ~7 on the original Galaxy Ring)
• Design: Slimmer, lighter hardware with improved comfort
• Health: Enhanced body temperature, sleep, and cardiovascular tracking
• AI: New "Brain Health" feature powered by Galaxy AI
• Accuracy: Improved sensor accuracy across all health metrics

What This Means for Buyers

If you were waiting for the Galaxy Ring 2, you're now looking at a minimum 9-month wait. The original Galaxy Ring is still available at $399 (and has been spotted as low as $108 at Best Buy), but its patent-clouded future makes it a risky buy. For those who want a smart ring now, the Oura Ring 4 at $349 remains the safest choice, while the RingConn Gen 3 offers blood pressure monitoring without a subscription. See all options in our smart ring comparison.