Samsung’s game-changing Galaxy Ring is landing in just over a month. But before the company’s official announcement, courtesy of the FCC, we have some early battery details, alongside images of Galaxy Ring test units.
All hardware sold in the U.S. has to be certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before it hits the shelves. Samsung’s Galaxy Ring FCC certification report (spotted by My Smart Price) reveals that the upcoming wearable will be available in sizes ranging from 5 to 12.
Depending on the measurement that buyers pick, the battery size will differ. Ring size 5 will come equipped with the smallest battery at 17mAh, for example, while ring size 12—the largest—has a 22.5mAh powerpack. The report also mentions the Ring’s charging dock but doesn’t dive into details about charging speeds.
That differs slightly from Oura’s Gen 3 ring, which comes in sizes 6 to 12, with a battery capacity range between 15mAh and 22mAh. Samsung claims that the Ring will last for up to nine days, but it’s worth noting that manufacturer estimated battery life is almost always far too generous.
I found that the Gen 3 Oura Ring lasted for up to six days with conservative use. Considering that the Oura Ring’s battery sizes are not wildly different from the Galaxy Ring, I suspect the real-world lasting power of the Samsung device will be similar.
The FCC report also showed us some pictures of the test device, although I would guess that this is the final model, or at least very close to it. As we’ve seen before (and as you can see below), the Ring is black, very ring-shaped and the underside houses the health tracking sensors.
This is one of the rare cases where images of the hardware are not the main event. Rather the cost, tacking abilities and subscription price is the information we’re waiting for. On the subscription, a leaker previously claimed that it would cost “under $10.”
Interestingly, this would be the first time Samsung has introduced a wearable health subscription plan. Oura, Apple and Google have already paved the way with their own premium fitness subscription services, so the groundwork is there for Samsung to do the same. Just don’t be surprised if the Korean company dramatically undercuts the competition.
