Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 Release Date Delay Battery Upgrade

InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Galaxy Ring 2 Delay Hints At New Breakthrough BatteryByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 10:22am EDTMay 12, 2026, 10:22am EDTThe Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 won’t be launching alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Wide’ this summer. Instead, the wearable has been delayed because Samsung wants to focus on improving the battery life and slimming down the design, according to a new report. That delay may also be a hint that the Korean company is working on the next generation of extra-long battery life technology.Read on for more, and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for instant deal updates.Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 Will Feature A Thinner, Lighter Design With Longer Battery LifeKorean publication ETNews reported that the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 will come with some core improvements. Specifically, it will be thinner and lighter than its predecessor. That new design will also come with improved battery life that extends the current offering of 7 days to 10 days.The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could feature new silicon carbon battery technology. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg© 2024 Bloomberg Finance LPTo make those changes, Samsung is looking at “optimizing internal component placement,” according to ETNews’ sources. If that sounds familiar, we’ve seen the Korean company use this design method in several devices over the last 18 months.MORE FOR YOUThe ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge included a new mounting system, which allowed components to be placed closer together on the motherboard—alongside a new heat management system and shrunken 200MP camera sensor. That design process was used again for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is significantly thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (8.9mm vs 12.1mm folded). The difference between the foldable phones is stark and remains the best showcase of how impa...