Galaxy Ring: Concerns over Battery, Falling Autonomy, and Extreme Swelling Cases
Following the shocking incident of a swollen Galaxy Ring that required a hospital visit for removal, more testimonials are surfacing online.
The issue? Defective batteries that may be ruining the autonomy of Samsung’s first smart ring.
Galaxy Ring: From a week to just a few hours of autonomy
At its launch, the Galaxy Ring captivated users with a promise of nearly a week of battery life. However, on Reddit and the Samsung forums, numerous users are now reporting that the connected ring struggles to last a day, sometimes only a few hours.
Some testimonials are quite alarming:
- Battery drops by 1% every two minutes.
- Reduction from 5 days of autonomy to less than 4 hours within a month.
- Charging cases failing to retain power.
The extreme case of battery swelling inside the ring has heightened safety concerns. While rare, it raises questions about user safety for an item worn constantly on the finger, sometimes day and night.
Samsung Responds, But Doubts Remain
The Korean manufacturer has acknowledged the issues on its forums and encourages affected customers to follow diagnostic steps, report errors, or visit an authorized service center.
Some users have reportedly received replacements or refunds, with Samsung citing battery defects. However, others describe a frustrating experience with customer service.
A Compromised Future?
The Galaxy Ring aimed to be the go-to connected accessory for health tracking, but these failures undermine its credibility. Battery life is a crucial factor for such a device, and the need for daily recharging or the fear of premature failure poses significant obstacles.
Until clearer explanations and smoother handling by Samsung emerge, it may be wise to wait before making a purchase.
For a device intended to simplify life, having to recharge multiple items daily (smartphone, earbuds, watch… and now a ring) could quickly become a nightmare. If battery durability does not meet expectations, the Galaxy Ring may join the ranks of forgotten gadgets, fading away just as quickly as they appeared.
