First, there were smartphones, then smartwatches, and now smart rings, as the focus on health after the Covid-19 pandemic took another leap into leading healthier lifestyles.

While smart rings have been in the market for a while, Samsung has joined the chorus and unveiled its own version of a wearable, the Galaxy Ring.

At R7 999, it’s almost the price of a midrange phone, which will have many people grappling if they have to make a choice between a phone and a ring.

Other brands are significantly cheaper, like the Black Omni Smart rings at R999, the Colmi R03 for R1 399, and the Oura ring, which has been available since 2015.

Apple may also have a smart ring in the works after the US Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent.

This relates to a future smart ring input device with pressure-sensitive input mechanisms to initiate an operation like choosing an icon on the Apple TV interface or interface of other devices such as Macs, iPhone, iPad, VR gloves or control aspects of smart home devices.

The Galaxy Ring is crafted in titanium and is available in, silver, gold, and black.

If you are wondering about sizing, Samsung said the Galaxy Ring comes with a sizing kit that allows customers to try on sample rings for more than a day to ensure optimal comfort before confirming their order.