Samsung launched its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, in 2024. While it’s not a perfect product, it’s a solid starting point for improvements for future generations. According to reports, upcoming models will have enhancements in battery life, design, and measurement accuracy. Now, a patent from Samsung suggests that Samsung’s next Galaxy Ring could support wireless charging.
Future Galaxy Rings may let you use wireless charging without charging case, patent suggests
The current Galaxy Ring comes with a charging case, which is the only way to charge it. The charging case also supports wireless charging. The Qi2 standard allows you to use compatible wireless chargers or even Wireless PowerShare-enabled Galaxy devices—that is, reverse wireless charging. However, you can’t directly put the ring on a wireless charger—well, you can, but it won’t work.
A new patent application from the company suggests that Samsung is working to solve the problem. According to the filing—spotted by 91Mobiles—Samsung could launch a Galaxy Ring with wireless charging support integrated directly into the ring. This means you could place the wearable on a wireless charging pad or on a mobile device compatible with reverse wireless charging to fill its battery.
The patented ring integrates sensors to detect its correct placement on a wireless charger. If it’s not properly placed, you’ll receive notifications on your smartphone. Once charging has started, your smartphone will display data such as the ring’s battery level, current status, etc.
This patent application doesn’t guarantee that Samsung will implement the technology in the next Galaxy Ring. However, it seems like a very plausible and logical step. Previous patents from the brand showed potential new, more complex features. For example, one described a ring that automatically adjusts to your finger. On the other hand, patents such as the one for temperature measurement seem more realistic.
It’s still too early to really know everything that the potential Galaxy Ring 2 will offer. Hopefully, new information will emerge soon.
