• Samsung’s Galaxy Ring has finally launched in South Africa, with a R7 999 official price.
• It is Samsung’s smallest health tracking device, capable of monitoring health information for seven days on a single charge.
• South Africans can buy it right now on the Samsung online store, in retail outlets and more.

Samsung South Africa has finally launched the Galaxy Ring in South Africa this week. We have been waiting for a local launch for the South Korean manufacturer’s latest health tracking smart ring since late January, but we have heard nothing for some months.

The South African arm of the tech giant made the revelation by way of an announcement on Tuesday, even though previous comments from reps said it would launch in March. It seems our source was correct in that the Galaxy Ring will have the price point of R8 000, or more specifically, R7 999.

South African customers can buy the Galaxy Ring right now at Samsung stores, online, the Samsung Shop App, as well as participating retailers and operators. There’s even a launch special, where you can get 20 percent off your Galaxy Ring if you buy it alongside any smartphone in the Galaxy S25 series.

This offer lasts until 30th April 2025.

“Despite its size, it’s packed with Samsung’s most advanced sensor technology and Galaxy AI capabilities, helping users keep tabs on their health by simply wearing it on their finger,” Samsung says of the device, per its announcement.

It is available in three colours in South Africa, Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold. It comes in ring sizes from sizes 8 to 15.

In terms of hardware, the first thing Samsung says is that the Galaxy Ring comes with a battery that can last up to seven days on a single charge, however, larger-sized rings will have a shorter battery life. You can monitor the battery life by placing your ring in its charging case.

The Galaxy Ring is also water resistant up to 100 meters, meaning you can keep it on at all times just like a normal ring, but its most important feature is its health monitoring tech.

“The Galaxy Ring’s ability to deliver a comprehensive range of health information, from sleep quality to daily activities, is rooted in its advanced built-in sensors,” the company explains.

“With a skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor sensor and accelerometer, the Galaxy Ring’s trio of state-of-the-art sensors encircle the user’s finger — meticulously tracking data that is subsequently analysed by Galaxy AI to provide personalised health insights.”

All of this information then becomes available on the Galaxy Ring app. Aside from health tracking, users can also use touch gestures with the ring to control their smartphone. “When wearing the device, users can double pinch via Gestures to take a photo or turn off an alarm on a connected Galaxy smartphone,” it adds.