Galaxy Ring will be compatible with other Android phones but not iPhones

Galaxy Ring should be compatible with most mobile phones in the Android ecosystem, but not iPhones. The company plans to make the functions of some accessories available for mobile phones outside the Galaxy family, but with certain limitations.

The information was disclosed by Hon Pak, Samsung’s vice president and head of the digital health team, in an interview with the CNET website. According to the executive, the company is focusing on making the integration with Galaxy mobile phones as smooth as possible. However, devices from other brands will not be completely excluded.

Therefore, other devices can pair with the ring and use some of its functions, but they will probably have certain limitations, as with other company accessories.

However, iPhone users would be excluded from the compatibility list. “We are aware of the iOS/Android issue and hope that as a result our devices will be of a quality that people will be willing to switch to [de ecossistema]”, Pak pointed out.

Pak’s statement May not represent Samsung’s final decisionbut it outlines the company’s Galaxy Ring strategy.

Ring battery and other details

Later in the interview, Pak gave additional information about the Galaxy Ring: The accessory will be equipped with a battery with a capacity of 14.5 mAh, which will go up to 21.5 mAh in larger models.

According to Samsung, this capacity is enough to keep the ring active for five or nine days.

The weight of the accessory should be around 2.3 grams, while the larger version can reach 2.9 grams. Oura Ring, one of Samsung’s biggest competitors in the industry, weighs between 4g and 6g.

Now, There is no set date for the launch of Galaxy Ring. However, Samsung confirmed that the accessory will be available in 2024.