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Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring)

By Samsung Electronics · biometric

Price
$399· actual sale price
Availability
Shipping now.
Maturity
commercial
Real-world use
Yes, 1 verified deployment

The Samsung Galaxy Watch (the Galaxy Watch 7 anchor at about $300, plus the Watch Ultra and the adjacent Galaxy Ring, all July 2024) is a biometric-primary smartwatch whose BioActive sensor combines optical heart rate, electrical ECG, and bioimpedance. Its FDA-cleared features (held by the Samsung Health Monitor app) include ECG (2021), AFib detection (2023), and sleep-apnea detection (De Novo, February 2024), with no subscription. A within-entity verified-vs-claimed exemplar: Samsung's blood-pressure feature is cleared in Korea and several other markets but NOT in the US, where it remains wellness-grade; DEPLOY surfaces that market-specific clearance variance honestly rather than implying a US clearance. The Galaxy Ring is an adjacent biometric form factor (accelerometer, optical HR, skin temperature for sleep, heart rate, and an Energy Score) with no ECG and no FDA-cleared features.

Readiness

Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) is shipping now at $300-$399 (actual sale price), the 3 capability claims on file are mixed autonomy with claimed, 1 verified deployment is on file, and no incidents are on record.

Availability
shipping-now

Shipping now.

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Price honesty
actual-sale-price

2 prices on file: $399 (actual sale price), $300 (actual sale price).

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Capability honesty
claimed-only

3 reviewed claims, mixed: 1 autonomous, 2 claimed-only.

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Real-world use
commercial

Maturity: commercial. 1 verified deployment in the registry.

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Safety record
no-incidents

No incidents on record. 1 verified deployment on file.

What it claims to do

Price

Real-world use

Safety record

No incidents on record. 1 verified deployment on file.

Privacy

Privacy practices disclosed by Samsung Electronics for Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring), with verification status.

  • Data retentionverified

    Data is kept only as long as needed and then destroyed or anonymized, but no specific retention period in months or years is disclosed for health sensor data, location history, or voice recordings.

    Source: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html

  • Cloud uploadverified

    Health data, location info, and device usage logs are sent to Samsung's servers. Voice recordings are collected on Samsung servers when you use voice commands.

    Source: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html

  • Third-party sharingverified

    Samsung shares Galaxy Watch data with subsidiaries, affiliates, wireless carriers, financing partners, repair providers, and advertisers. This sharing may count as a sale under some US state privacy laws.

    Source: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html

  • Data saleverified

    Samsung acknowledges that sharing data with business partners may qualify as a sale under some US state laws, and those partners control and manage the data they receive.

    Source: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html

  • On-device processingverified

    Samsung Health stores data on your smartphone with encryption and hardware-backed security. The app detects unauthorized device changes and refuses to run in those cases.

    Source: https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/apps-services/how-does-samsung-health-protect-my-data/

  • Location trackingverified

    Samsung collects nearby WiFi networks, cell tower info, and with your separate consent, precise GPS from your Galaxy Watch, and sends this to Samsung's servers.

    Source: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html

  • Biometric storageverified

    Samsung Galaxy Watch collects name, date of birth, contact information, device identifiers including IMEI and serial number, precise geolocation with separate consent, voice recordings when enabled, and biometric data; biometric data remains on the device and is not transferred to or accessed by Samsung.

    Source: maker privacy policy · 2026-06-17

  • Data saleverified

    Samsung acknowledges that sharing of personal information may be considered a sale under certain privacy laws; where users have consented, Samsung may share personal information to deliver personalized ads; users can opt out of the sale of personal information, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, and processing for targeted advertising.

    Source: maker privacy policy · 2026-06-17

  • Data deletion controlverified

    Samsung users have the right to request deletion, correction, access, and data portability; users can opt out of sale, sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, and targeted advertising by clicking a link or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG; cookie-based targeted advertising can be opted out via browser preference signals.

    Source: maker privacy policy · 2026-06-17

  • Data retentionverified

    Samsung retains personal information no longer than necessary for the purpose collected; when no longer needed, information is destroyed, erased, or anonymized; physical and technical safeguards are in place but encryption is not explicitly mentioned in the policy.

    Source: maker privacy policy · 2026-06-17

Specs

notes
  • FDA clearances (US, via Samsung Health Monitor): ECG (on-demand single-lead): cleared 2021. Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (AFib): cleared, announced May 2023. Sleep Apnea: FDA De Novo Feb 9 2024 - the FIRST sleep-apnea detection feature authorized by FDA (mod-severe OSA, adults 22+, software-only mobile medical app).
  • CAP-FLAG (US BP = wellness, NOT cleared): Galaxy Watch blood-pressure (cuff-calibrated, PPG) was internationally available for years but NOT FDA-cleared in the US. NEW: Samsung launched BP to US users ~Mar 31 2026 but EXPLICITLY WITHOUT FDA clearance, under FDA's 'General Wellness: Low-Risk Devices' policy. This is a WELLNESS carve-out, not a medical clearance - marketing it as medical-grade BP exceeds its regulatory status. The Galaxy RING carries NO FDA-cleared medical features (wellness/lifestyle tracker; don't conflate with the Watch's clearances).
  • Verification posture: Boundary: biometric-primary + AI-augmented. Clinical posture: GROWING (strong regulatory record - first FDA-authorized sleep apnea - but thinner independent peer-review than Apple; much evidence is in regulatory submissions). NOT verified: exact K-number/date for the AFib clearance; whether the US BP wellness launch will later pursue FDA clearance.
specs
Galaxy Watch 7 + Watch Ultra (Jul 2024) + Galaxy Ring (Jul 2024). Watch BioActive sensor (optical HR + electrical ECG + bioimpedance). Galaxy Ring: accelerometer + optical HR + skin temp (sleep/HR/Energy Score; NO ECG, NO FDA-cleared features). Health features via Samsung Health Monitor app (holds the FDA clearances). Hardware purchase; NO subscription.
battery
80 h
weight_kg
0.034
formFactor
biometric (biometric-primary smartwatch + smart ring; FDA-cleared cardiac/sleep AI on the Watch)
fda_clearance
{"source":"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/recently-approved-devices/galaxy-watch-ecg-k223283","status":"cleared","details":"FDA-cleared ECG (K223283, 2022); blood pressure monitoring (De Novo, 2022); sleep apnea detection (2024). Galaxy Ring NOT FDA-cleared as of 2026.","audited_at":"2026-06-07","source_name":"FDA","health_claim":"ECG, blood pressure, sleep apnea detection on select models. Wellness primary with FDA-cleared subsets.","verification_posture":"verified"}

What's under the hood

No brain on file for Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) actually available for purchase?
Yes, shipping now.Source: Samsung Galaxy Watch sleep-apnea feature FDA De Novo authorized (Feb 9 2024; first of its kind; mod-severe OSA 22+)
What does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) cost?
Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) has 2 prices on file: $399 one-time (actual sale price) and $300 one-time (actual sale price).Sources: Samsung Galaxy Ring launched July 24 2024 at $399; no subscription required; available in Titanium Black, Silver, Gold, Samsung (Galaxy Watch 7)
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) require a subscription?
No. Samsung Health provides all core health and fitness tracking features for free; there is no premium tier or membership fee.Source: Samsung Electronics pricing page
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) really detects irregular heart rhythm?
Yes, verified. Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) performs this autonomously.Source: Samsung received FDA 510(k) clearance for Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (announced September 2021). Samsung Health Monitor app; uses BioActive Sensor PPG to detect possible AFib; requires physician follow-up for diagnosis.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) really tracks sleep?
Claimed by Samsung Electronics; no verified demonstration on file.Source: Samsung Sleep Coaching: Galaxy Watch 4+ provides sleep stage analysis (awake, REM, light, deep), Sleep Score, and Samsung Sleep Coaching program with 8 animal-archetype sleep profiles. Integrates with Google Health Connect.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) really tracks heart health?
Claimed by Samsung Electronics; no verified demonstration on file.Source: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 BioActive Sensor: 3-in-1 sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart/bioelectrical impedance analysis, SpO2). Continuous HR, HRV, VO2 max estimate, blood pressure monitoring (requires initial cuff calibration). Energy Score (recovery composite).
Where is the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) being used?
Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) is in use at: Global operated by Samsung Electronics.Source: Samsung
Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) safe?
No incidents on record across 1 verified deployment.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) handle privacy?
Samsung Electronics has disclosed 10 privacy practices for Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring): data retention (Data is kept only as long as needed and then destroyed or anonymized, but no specific retention period in months or years is disclosed fo..), cloud upload (Health data, location info, and device usage logs are sent to Samsung's servers. Voice recordings are collected on Samsung servers when y..), third-party sharing (Samsung shares Galaxy Watch data with subsidiaries, affiliates, wireless carriers, financing partners, repair providers, and advertisers..), data sale (Samsung acknowledges that sharing data with business partners may qualify as a sale under some US state laws, and those partners control..), on-device processing (Samsung Health stores data on your smartphone with encryption and hardware-backed security. The app detects unauthorized device changes a..), location tracking (Samsung collects nearby WiFi networks, cell tower info, and with your separate consent, precise GPS from your Galaxy Watch, and sends thi..), biometric storage (Samsung Galaxy Watch collects name, date of birth, contact information, device identifiers including IMEI and serial number, precise geol..), data sale (Samsung acknowledges that sharing of personal information may be considered a sale under certain privacy laws; where users have consented..), data deletion control (Samsung users have the right to request deletion, correction, access, and data portability; users can opt out of sale, sharing for cross-..), and data retention (Samsung retains personal information no longer than necessary for the purpose collected; when no longer needed, information is destroyed..).Sources: https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html, https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/apps-services/how-does-samsung-health-protect-my-data/, maker privacy policy
Who makes the Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring)?
Samsung Galaxy Watch (and Galaxy Ring) is made by Samsung Electronics, based in Suwon, South Korea.Source: Samsung Galaxy Watch sleep-apnea feature FDA De Novo authorized (Feb 9 2024; first of its kind; mod-severe OSA 22+)

Video

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung's how-to for the Energy Score feature on the Galaxy Watch7. Energy Score is a Galaxy AI wellness metric, not an FDA-cleared medical feature; Samsung's feature-scoped clearances are ECG, irregular-heart-rhythm notification, and sleep-apnea detection.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung's how-to for sleep tracking on the Galaxy Watch7. Sleep stages and sleep score are wellness metrics, not medical-grade, and are distinct from Samsung's separately FDA-authorized sleep-apnea detection feature.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung's introduction of the Galaxy Ring. On Samsung wearables, ECG and irregular-heart-rhythm notifications are FDA-cleared; the Galaxy Ring's sleep and energy metrics are wellness-grade.

Manufacturer

Samsung Electronics (registry record: /companies/samsung)

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Sources

  1. Samsung Galaxy Watch sleep-apnea feature FDA De Novo authorized (Feb 9 2024; first of its kind; mod-severe OSA 22+) · https://aasm.org/samsung-galaxy-watch-sleep-apnea-feature-receives-fda-authorization/
  2. Samsung Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (AFib) FDA-cleared (announced May 2023) · https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/08/samsungs-irregular-heart-rhythm-notification-galaxy-watch-fda-clearance/
  3. Samsung Galaxy Watch BP launches in US (~Mar 31 2026) WITHOUT FDA clearance (wellness) · https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-rollout-3653403/
  4. Samsung Galaxy Ring announced (Jul 10 2024; sleep/HR/temp; no ECG, no FDA-cleared medical features) · https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/samsung-announces-new-galaxy-ring-and-galaxy-watch-ultra
  5. Samsung Sleep Apnea Feature De Novo DEN230041 (granted Feb 6 2024; created the OTC sleep-apnea-risk device type; predicate for Apple K240929) · https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/denovo.cfm?ID=DEN230041
  6. Samsung ECG Monitor with Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification 510(k) K230292 (May 2 2023) · https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K230292
  7. Compare Smartwatches · https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/compare/
  8. https://www.samsung.com/us/rings/galaxy-ring/
  9. Samsung received FDA 510(k) clearance for Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (announced September 2021). Samsung Health Monitor app; uses BioActive Sensor PPG to detect possible AFib; requires physician follow-up for diagnosis. · https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-receives-fda-clearance-for-irregular-heart-rhythm-notification-feature-on-galaxy-watch-4-and-galaxy-watch-4-classic · 2021-09-13
  10. Samsung Sleep Coaching: Galaxy Watch 4+ provides sleep stage analysis (awake, REM, light, deep), Sleep Score, and Samsung Sleep Coaching program with 8 animal-archetype sleep profiles. Integrates with Google Health Connect. · https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00087082/
  11. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 BioActive Sensor: 3-in-1 sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart/bioelectrical impedance analysis, SpO2). Continuous HR, HRV, VO2 max estimate, blood pressure monitoring (requires initial cuff calibration). Energy Score (recovery composite). · https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-watch/all-galaxy-watches/galaxy-watch7-44mm-cream-sm-l705uzeaxaa/ · 2024-07-01
  12. Samsung official YouTube (@Samsung), embedded under standard YouTube embed terms. oEmbed author_url verified 2026-06-04. Maker product video. · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2tglNLe9I · 2026-06-04
  13. Samsung Galaxy Ring launched July 24 2024 at $399; no subscription required; available in Titanium Black, Silver, Gold · https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/10/samsungs-galaxy-ring-its-first-smart-ring-arrives-july-24-for-399/ · 2024-07-10
  14. Samsung (Galaxy Watch 7) · https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/ · 2024-07-10
  15. Samsung · https://www.samsung.com/
  16. Galaxy Watch Smartwatches | Samsung US · https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-watch/
  17. https://terms.account.samsung.com/contents/legal/usa/eng/pp.html
  18. https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/apps-services/how-does-samsung-health-protect-my-data/
  19. maker privacy policy · https://www.samsung.com/us/account/privacy-policy/ · 2026-06-17

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