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• A report states that Samsung recently published a patent in South Korea for a Galaxy Ring with a “resizing structure.”

• The ring will include a flexible, elastic insert band that expands with pressure from the wearer’s body for a better fit.

• The patent was first published in December 2023; however, it recently resurfaced in South Korea.

A Samsung patent has been discovered that suggests the company could implement a major change in the second-generation Galaxy Ring.

According to a report prepared by Galaxy Club (Dutch), Korean OEM has filed a patent for a “resizing structure” design. The patent was reportedly discovered in South Korea’s KIPRIS database. From the app, it appears that Samsung is prototyping a Galaxy Ring design that can reshape itself to fit any consumer’s finger using a stretchable inner ring.

Although this patent was discovered recently, the publication states that Samsung submitted the original designs in December 2023. KIPRIS databaseSamsung notes in its summary that such a Galaxy Ring “applies pressure on the first part of the body.” This inner ring is said to be elastic and “transformable” depending on the wearer’s body. The patent adds that the elastic core is guided by a “support member” for resizing purposes.

Elsewhere, the patent’s design shows an interior divided into “multiple sections.” The post notes that Samsung’s Korean patent shows multiple Galaxy Rings with varying numbers of internal segments. The company has reportedly submitted this resizing structure patent for rings with three, four and eight internal segments.

The patent certainly doesn’t say that; however, the publication suggests that the more internal parts the Galaxy Ring has, the tighter it can feel on your finger.

Another thing to consider is that this flexible structure can be softer and create a more comfortable environment. Galaxy Ring than the first generation. The flexible inner ring can also allow consumers to switch their devices to another finger if they wish. The patent details that the inner resizing layer will press against the outer ring, which apparently remains the static size.

Of course, this is probably done to ensure that the device can accurately read your vitals for data collection and display.

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It’s unclear when we’ll see the debut of this type of Galaxy Ring. But perhaps there is hope, given that Samsung first filed this patent in 2023 and republished it in October 2024.

When Samsung released the original Galaxy Ring in US ring sizes ranging from 5 to 13. As Galaxy Club points out, a more flexible, reconfigured device could reduce the need for multiple device sizes.

There is little information about the potential Galaxy Ring 2, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming. One of the drawbacks of the original Galaxy Ring is its limited fitness tracking capabilities. Simply put, the device suffered from a polling rate issue as it only recorded heart rate data every ten minutes in order to save power. It creates an inconsistent workout experience that may turn away those looking for a serious fitness tracking ring.

If this design moves forward, we hope Samsung will offer a Galaxy Ring that’s more responsive to fitness data. But with the OG set to launch this summer, we’re probably a long way from seeing a next-gen ring.

The Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s first foray into the world of smart wearable rings. The device stands out in terms of battery life and sensor diversity. When paired with Samsung’s classic Health app, users will find a Galaxy Ring experience that offers details on many areas of their lives.