The Samsung Galaxy Ring has been on the market for less than a year, but if recent leaks prove true, a successor may be on the way in January 2025. After all, Samsung teased the first Galaxy Ring around CES 2024, and with a Samsung Unpacked event rumored for January 2025, the Galaxy Ring 2 is likely to be announced at that event, the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 It is very likely that it will appear alongside the smartphone.

Of course, the current generation Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the best smart rings available today and the closest competitor to the Oura Ring 4. So what upgrades does the new Galaxy Ring 2 offer? Read on to find out what is rumored for Samsung's follow-up.

According to a rumor shared by Lanzuk, aka Leaker, on the Korean search engine and blogging platform Naver in November, the Galaxy Ring 2 is expected to launch “a little earlier than originally planned.” What exactly does this mean? The first Galaxy Ring was originally teased for January 2024 and announced at the Samsung Unpacked Event in July.

If the above rumor proves accurate, perhaps the Galaxy Ring 2 will officially launch in the spring instead of summer. In any case, it seems likely that a teaser will be released in January.

Details on pricing for the upcoming release are scarce, but the finger wearable is expected to start at $399, roughly the same as the current model. Samsung's Galaxy Ring is already one of the most expensive smart rings, so a further price increase is unlikely (fingers crossed).

The same leaker that says the Galaxy Ring 2 will arrive earlier than planned also suggests that the device will boast several design improvements, including a thinner profile and improved size. Currently, the sizing process for the Galaxy Ring is a bit cumbersome, so any progress here would be appreciated.

Another leak also suggests that Samsung will expand the size range of the Galaxy Ring 2. The current Galaxy Ring ranges from size 5 to 13, but according to information first reported by 91mobiles, size 14 and 15 could be added. If so, the size range of the Galaxy Ring 2 would roughly match that of the Oura Ring 4, which ranges from size 4 to 15.

Aside from a possible improvement in battery life, no actual specific details on the improved functionality are known. According to Korean leaker Lanzuk, the Galaxy Ring 2 will surpass the 7-day battery life of the previous model.

The Oura Ring 4 is advertised to last 8 days, which is not our experience. With this in mind, I am betting on the Galaxy Ring 2 to be one step ahead of the Oura, with a 9-day battery on a single charge.

As for smart features, the Galaxy Ring already offers convenient integration with compatible Galaxy phones, including a double pinch gesture that allows you to remotely release the camera shutter or turn off your phone's alarm

This smart phone is also available in a variety of formats.

This smart functionality sets the Galaxy Ring apart from the competition, and we look forward to further compatibility between Samsung's next-generation Smart Ring and smartphones.

The original Samsung Galaxy Ring impressed us greatly with its health tracking capabilities, battery life, and design, but the somewhat cumbersome sizing process, limited smart functionality with non-Galaxy phones, and high initial cost made the Oura Ring alternative as the best smart ring, but was not selected as the best smart ring of 2024.

We do not expect the Galaxy Ring 2 to be cheaper than the current Galaxy Ring. I also believe that the Galaxy Ring 2 will continue to boast smart features that can only be unlocked on the latest and greatest Galaxy devices. Finally, if you are an iPhone user and want cross-platform compatibility, let's build a bridge over the East River.

Aside from these true feelings, I am very hopeful that the Galaxy Ring 2 will offer additional wellness features that will help users understand the big picture and details of their overall data. The Energy Score and Sleep reports for this device are among the best in the industry, and I expect Samsung to add other metrics and reports of similar nature and value.

Finally, a thinner, lighter design with better sensor placement all seem like realistic possibilities.

Stay tuned, we should know more in about a month.