I got a sneak peek of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and I’m excited about two features that aren’t even for health

AFTER much teasing, Samsung has finally revealed everything about its much-hyped smart ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a range of fitness tracking tools you’d expect from a smartwatch, but there’s a lot more focus on sleep here.

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So why should existing smartwatch owners bother you may ask?

Well, first off the battery: while most popular smartwatches struggle to last more than a day or two, Samsung claims the Galaxy Ring can keep going for up to seven days on a single charge.

The other purported benefit is convenience – people tend to take off their smartwatches at night, so a smart ring makes sleep tracking more practical.

The Sun got a very quick and early hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Ring ahead of the big launch event…

Samsung Galaxy Ring: First Look

Since this is just an early look at the Galaxy Ring, we didn’t get to put the tracking features through their paces.

So I’ll just focus on immediate aesthetics.

And the first thing you notice when you pick up the Galaxy Ring is that it’s incredibly light—lighter than I expected.

It starts at 2.3g for the smallest finger size and goes up to 3g for the largest size.

I’m a bit conflicted about this – on the one hand, light is great for comfort, but on the other hand, a bit of weight gives you confidence that it’s sturdy.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in nine sizes – these are based on standard US sizes.

This is from size 5 to size 13.

Samsung will post a sizing kit when you order a Galaxy Ring which ships first – you can then find the best fit, confirm it with Samsung and finally receive your Ring.

A size 12 was the best fit for my index finger, which puts me at the top of the available ring sizes.

It’s also worth noting that only the size 12 and 13 get the stated battery life of up to seven days – the smaller sizes max out at six days.

The Galaxy Watch comes in a titanium frame with the option of three colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold.

I am immediately drawn to the polished silver which looks like any other ring on my hand (which I believe is a good thing by the way).

Samsung Galaxy Ring: Key Facts

• Available in nine sizes
• Three colors: black, gold and silver
• Works with Android smartphones and not iPhones
• Titanium grade 5
• IP68 rating – protected from water and dust
• The battery lasts up to seven days without a single charge
• No subscription is required to access the data
• It costs £399 / $399

However, I find myself wondering how durable it is as I don’t get that strong soothing sensation.

Samsung’s support website says you should “remove the Ring when lifting or handling heavy and hard objects.”

He also notes, “Cuts and scratches can occur if you are not careful when wearing your ring, even during everyday activities. Since these are not covered by the warranty, please handle your ring with care.”

Along the inside you will see some of the internal components and there are a number of small bumps that are actually light sensors.

When you wear the Galaxy Ring, it feels comfortable and instantly much less intrusive than a smartwatch.

But to really appreciate the comfort, I need to take it for an extended spin, which I’ll do in a full review soon.

This also applies to the most important part, the health features, which is the raison d’être of the Galaxy Ring.

But based purely on look and feel, I like what I see and enjoy the opportunity to use my smartwatch less.

I’m also excited to try the non-health related features, such as the ability to double tap and dismiss your alarm (potentially dangerous too…) and double tap to take photos as well.