Samsung review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Samsung sits in the middle of the wearables market here, selling a smart ring and smartwatches with a monthly membership of $0. Readers who want broad sensor coverage and a free app on both iOS and Android will find plenty to like, though the entry price of $299.99 is above most rivals.
Key facts
- Best for
- Ring and smartwatch buyers who refuse a monthly fee and want both in one app.
- Price from
- $299.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Membership per month
- $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Water resistance (m)
- 100 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Chat, Phone, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Smartwatch, Smart ring
- Health sensors
- Heart rate, Spo2, Ecg, Skin temperature, Hrv, Sleep, Blood pressure, Gps
- Official website
- samsung.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- The monthly membership is $0, so the hardware and its app carry no running cost after purchase.
- Samsung covers smartwatch and smart ring, so a ring and a watch can share the same app and account.
- The sensor set spans heart rate, spo2 and ecg, with blood pressure and skin temperature alongside heart rate and sleep.
- Ring battery life of 14 days sits above the site median of 13 days.
- Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so phone and chat sit alongside the help centre and community boards.
Cons
- The entry price of $299.99 ranks 27 of 31 brands compared, so the starting figure sits high in the field.
- Warranty cover of 1 year is brief, and there is no longer term offered to soften a long ownership.
- The range is limited to smartwatch and smart ring, where Amazfit stretches to smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring.
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Who it suits
- Buyers who want a discreet ring and a watch from the same maker, tracked in one app.
- Readers who care about the readings covered by heart rate, spo2 and ecg rather than a simple step count.
- Anyone who changes phone or moves between platforms, since the app runs on iOS and Android.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a small budget, who should weigh Runmefit for a plainer smartwatch and fitness tracker setup.
- People who want bands, chest straps and scales under one roof, which Amazfit covers through smartwatch, fitness tracker and smart ring.
- Buyers after rugged outdoor hardware, who should compare Oukitel at smartwatch.
What it does well
The ring runs 14 days on a charge, and the watches carry 100 metres of water resistance, which covers swimming and showering without hesitation. The warranty lasts 1 year, so the cover is modest and most buyers will treat the device as a few years of use rather than a long holding. The hardware, then, is simple to live with once bought: top it up every 14 days, wear it in the pool, and lean on the 1 year warranty for manufacturing faults.
Pricing
Prices start at $299.99 across the range, and the monthly membership is $0, so nothing is added to the purchase price later. There is no subscription to renew and no premium tier to climb into, which means the figure at checkout is the whole cost. Readers weighing price at entry and at renewal only have the entry figure to think about here, and it sits at the high end of the field.
Who runs it
The company behind the range is Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a long established hardware maker rather than a small seller, so there is a named legal counterparty behind the warranty. Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, which means a person can pick up the phone or start a chat as well as search the help centre or post in the community. Buying from a manufacturer of this size usually means the app keeps being updated after launch, and a support line that stays open.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Samsung smart ring or smartwatch cost?+
Prices start at $299.99 across the range, which covers both smartwatch and smart ring. Nothing is added afterwards, because the monthly membership is $0. There is no premium tier and no paid app feature to unlock, so the figure shown at entry is the entire cost of ownership.
Is there a monthly subscription for the Samsung Health app?+
No. The monthly membership is $0, and that covers the app as well as the hardware it pairs with. That matters for anyone weighing cost at renewal rather than only at entry, because the running cost of the software stays at nothing however long the device is kept.
Which phones does the Samsung app work with?+
The app runs on iOS and Android, so a Samsung wearable is not tied to a Samsung handset. That matters if you buy your phone from another maker, or move between an iPhone and an Android device during the life of the ring or watch. Both product types in smartwatch and smart ring work through the same app.
How long does the battery last, and can I swim with it?+
The ring runs 14 days per charge, and the watches carry 100 metres of water resistance, so pool and shower use are covered. The battery figure is for the ring rather than the watch. Readers who want a charge that lasts all week should expect to top up regularly.
What health metrics can I track?+
The sensor list covers heart rate, spo2 and ecg. Heart rate and sleep sit alongside less common readings such as skin temperature, heart rate variability and blood pressure, which are unusual outside specialist kit. GPS is included too, so outdoor runs and rides can be tracked without carrying a phone.
How long is the Samsung warranty?+
The warranty lasts 1 year, which is a short cover for a device you may wear every day. Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so help is available by phone and chat as well as through the help centre if something fails inside that period. Buyers who keep wearables for years may prefer a longer term elsewhere.
Who am I actually buying from?+
The company behind the wearables is Samsung Electronics America, Inc., an established manufacturer with a formal warranty operation behind its products. That is worth knowing if you want a named legal counterparty rather than a small seller. Support handles the day to day side through help centre, chat and phone.
Sources
- samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-health checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Health sensors, Membership per month, Platforms
“Vitals helps track key health metrics (heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, respiratory rate and skin temperature)”
- samsung.com/us/rings/galaxy-ring checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Price from
“Combined with a full cradle charge, you can use Galaxy Ring for up to 14 days without plugging into an outlet.”
- samsung.com/us/support/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels, Warranty
“Contact us online through chat and get support from an expert on your computer, mobile device, or tablet.”
- samsung.com/us/watches checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Water resistance (m)
“Consistent with 10ATM water-resistance classification (up to 100m of water for up to 10 minutes)”
- samsung.com/us/watches/all-watches checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Products
“© 2026 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung and Samsung Galaxy are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.