Oura Ring 5
vs Samsung Galaxy Ring
At a glance: the Oura Ring 5 ($399, shipping since 2026) against the Samsung Galaxy Ring ($399, shipping since 2024). The Ring 5 adds Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (signals); the Galaxy Ring carries nothing the Ring 5 lacks. They share 3 of the same capabilities.
Side by side
| Oura Ring 5 | Samsung Galaxy Ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Oura | Samsung |
| Category | RING | RING |
| Worn | Finger | Finger |
| Compared model | Ring 5 | Galaxy Ring |
| Release | 2026 | 2024 |
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| Price | $399 | $399 |
| Generations tracked | 3 | 2 |
| Biometric | PPG heart rate (next-gen), Skin temperature, Blood oxygen (SpO₂), Blood pressure (signals) | PPG heart rate, Skin temperature |
| Motion | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
Where they differ
Only the Ring 5
- Blood oxygen (SpO₂)
- Blood pressure (signals)
Only the Galaxy Ring
- —
Both
- PPG heart rate (next-gen)
- Skin temperature
- Accelerometer
A newer Samsung generation is in the pipeline: Galaxy Ring 2 (2027, announced) — see the Samsung device page.
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Independent comparison — figures are approximate and editorial, not official spec sheets. Methodology. Last reviewed 2026-09-15.