Samsung set to produce over 4 lakh Galaxy Ring units ahead of upcoming debut: Report

Mass production of the Samsung Galaxy Ring is said to begin in the third quarter of 2024, and the company is reportedly working on producing several thousand units of the compact wearable device. The South Korean tech conglomerate unveiled the Galaxy Ring for the first time at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, claiming that the wearable offers up to nine days of battery life on a single charge. Mass production of the Galaxy Ring is expected to begin in the next few months.

An ETNews report (in Korean) citing industry sources says the company will manufacture more than 400,000 units of the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Mass production of the device is expected to begin in May, and it will reportedly be unveiled in July alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones, before these products go on sale in August.

While Samsung expects high demand for the Galaxy Ring, the company will be able to meet higher-than-expected initial demand due to the wearable’s smaller form factor, according to the report, which adds that Samsung has partnered with DreamTech. Is of. And Doosung Tech will develop the Galaxy Ring. The company has not yet revealed the specifications of the wearable device.

Citing an industry insider, the publication also claims Samsung will launch the first-generation ring as a “wellness product” rather than a medical device, while adding more features similar to those found on a medical device in the future. Will add function. Additional features and functionality could increase the size and thickness of the wearable device, as well as increase the price – Samsung has not yet provided any details related to the price and availability of the upcoming wearable device.

According to details shared by Samsung at MWC 2024, the upcoming Galaxy Ring will connect to an Android smartphone and will also work with Galaxy smartwatches. It is also claimed to provide up to nine days of battery life on a single charge. Samsung has also revealed that the Galaxy Ring will be available in nine sizes. According to the company, customers will be able to purchase the wearable in three material or color options.