Samsung debuted its first wearable smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. It’s hard to relate because the ring doesn’t meet expectations.
Samsung initially teased the fan community unexpectedly early this year at the Galaxy Unpacked event held in January. Since then, it has continuously teased the fans to increase their enthusiasm for the forthcoming Galaxy Ring. Unfortunately, the ring is not as perfect as its hype suggests.
The Galaxy Ring is quite compact as compared to what a few early patent applications may have suggested. The brand has made the Galaxy Ring available in different sizes (5 through 13). Being a ring, the size is quite small compared to other wearable smart devices, which is the noticeable downside of it.
Undoubtedly, the smaller things are quite complex to repair, and that’s the actual case of the Galaxy Ring. In the teardown of the Galaxy Ring performed by iFixit, it comes to light that it’s virtually unrepairable.
To access the interior parts of the Galaxy Ring, the ring must be destroyed. There is no method to separate the inner part from the outer without damaging the plastic and resin coating. This directly hints that irreversible action will render the device unusable.
The Galaxy Ring is unrepairable due to its small size and sealed design. The tiny components and delicate construction make it nearly impossible to repair without damaging it, although this is understandable for such a slim device.
Due to unreliability, Galaxy Ring users are concerned about long-term sustainability. In this case, eventually, the battery will fail, rendering the device useless. However, to address this issue, the company should consider taking action to encourage responsible disposal and promote sustainability.
