Fix It Samsung Galaxy Ring disassemblediFixit has examined the part and compiled its findings, which may put you off purchasing the device. iFixit warns that the Galaxy Ring is “100% disposable,” meaning once the battery dies, the whole thing becomes junk. iFixit warns that it is “not designed to last more than two years.”
To be fair, the website does state that “all such smart rings” are disposable because they cannot be opened non-destructively. The lithium-ion batteries are described as having a “shelf life,” and while they can be replaced in other devices, the only way to disassemble and replace a smart ring is to destroy the device completely. Once the ring’s battery is dead, it’s simply thrown away.
The website also put the Galaxy Ring through a CT scanner and found that Samsung uses press connectors to attach the battery to the circuit board. Press connectors, as the name suggests, connect components inside the device without soldering. iFixit typically prefers press connectors because they make it easier to replace individual parts. However, the connectors inside the Galaxy Ring are apparently sealed and don’t lend themselves to repairing the device. The company said that because the parts are sourced from different manufacturing facilities, it’s highly likely that the company used the connectors instead of soldering components for its own profits.
In our review of the Galaxy Ring, we gave it an 80 out of 100. We felt it was basic and expensive at $400, $100 more than its competitor, the Oura Ring. That said, Oura charges $6 per month for its software, which can add up over time.
