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TL;DR
- Samsung confirmed in an interview it’s engaged on making the Galaxy Ring suitable with different Android telephones.
- The Galaxy Ring is not going to be suitable with the iPhone.
- The smallest Galaxy Ring prototype has a 14.5 mAh battery, whereas bigger ones go as much as 21.5 mAh.
At MWC 2024, attendees have been capable of stand up shut and private with the extremely anticipated Samsung Galaxy Ring. Along with exhibiting the well being tracker off, Samsung has additionally dished out a couple of fascinating particulars which will have been missed.
The oldsters over at CNET managed to squeeze out some additional particulars in regards to the Galaxy Ring in an interview. These particulars encompass the potential the battery sizes, weight, and compatibility with different telephones.
Throughout the media briefing, the corporate talked about the good ring would have a protracted battery life, however didn’t specify the battery sizes. Though the tech large says it’s nonetheless understanding the small print, it instructed the publication the battery sizes for the prototypes on stage.
When the Galaxy Ring launches, it should are available in 9 sizes. Samsung says the smallest prototype ring on the occasion has a 14.5mAh battery. That measurement will incrementally go up, akin to the dimensions of the ring. The most important ring was stated to have a capability of 21.5mAh. For comparability, the Oura Ring has a battery capability vary between 15mAh-22mAh.
As for weight, it seems the smallest prototype mannequin weighed 2.3g, whereas the most important mannequin got here in at 2.9g. If the Galaxy Ring stays this gentle at launch, the most important mannequin could be over 1g lighter than the lightest Oura Ring.
For those who’re an Android telephone proprietor, however you don’t have a Galaxy telephone, you’ll nonetheless have the ability to use the Galaxy Ring. Samsung vice-president Dr. Hon Pak instructed the outlet it’s working to make sure the good ring works with different Android telephones.
Nonetheless, it seems like iPhone customers can be out of luck. “We acknowledge the iOS/Android problem, and we in the end hope that our units are of such caliber that individuals can be prepared to modify,” Pak stated.
When Samsung has but to present a launch date for the Galaxy Ring. However when it’s prepared, it is going to be obtainable in three colours: silver, gold, and black.