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Samsung has always been one of the main contributors to innovation within smartphone indsutry and this year they have decided to take it a step further with some impressive tech. From smart rings to improved foldable phones, here’s what Samsung has to offer if you’re on the lookout for new gadgets.
It’s safe to say that Samsung made waves with their latest venture into wearable tech with the Galaxy Ring. Priced at £399, this smart ring promises a sleek, comfortable and less obtrusive alternative to a smartwatch for some people. It comes in a selection of stylish colours including Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold.
Just like other wearable tech, the Galaxy Ring pairs seamlessly with your Android phone via the Samsung Health App, which provides you with a daily score based on key metrics such as sleep patterns, heart rate and daily activities. In addition to this, you can expect the battery to last up to 6 or 7 days depending on whether you have a larger ring size, which is a good move from Samsung to design the ring with convenience and long-lasting battery in mind.
Additional features include a respectable water resistance with IP68 rating and a clamshell-style charging case which has a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1.5 times the battery life of the ring itself. The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in 9 sizes with the biggest one measuring at 7mm wide, 2.6mm thick, and 3g or less. The Galaxy Ring does not have a subscription fee like other smart rings e.g. the Oura Ring 3.
So yes, in our opinion we believe the Galaxy Ring is definitely worth £399 purely because of the overall quality as well as what it offers. This ring is not just about a great design, users are also able to use it for picture taking or to dismiss a notification on your Samsung smartwatch or Galaxy phone simply by pinching your fingers. All of these small yet impressive integrations is really what sets it apart from the competition.
With foldable phones are still on the rise, next up we have the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 offering incredible innovative features. The Z Fold6, starting at £1799, comes with up to 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM which naturally makes it a powerhouse for productivity.
The Galaxy Z Flip6 on the other hand is a little cheaper, with a starting price of £1049 and similar RAM options. However its storage maxes out at 512GB. Both models run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as well as have the protective Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, but unfortunately lack in the dust and water resistance score with an IP48 rating. What this basically means is that it can withstand water immersion of up to 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes and dust particles up to 1mm in size. Although this sounds okay, it’s worth keeping in mind that other smartphones on the market have an IP rating of over 60, but this is the sacrifice of it being a foldable phone.
In terms of colour choices, the Z Fold6 comes in Silver Shadow, Pink or Navy and when purchasing through Samsung, it’s also available in Crafted Black or White. The Z Flip6 colours are Silver Shadow, yellow, Blue or Mint and again it is available in Peach, Crafted Black and White when purchased through Samsung. Let’s look at the specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6 to see if anything catches your eye!
✅Screen when folded is 6.3 inches with 2,376 by 968 pixels and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (makes scrolling easy).
✅Screen when opened is 7.6-inch with 2,160 by 1,856 pixels and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
✅Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels
✅A number of new layers have been added to the flexible material to make it tougher
✅Camera specs unchanged since the Galaxy Z Fold5: 50MP f/1.8 main sensor, the 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, and the 10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens, 10MP selfie camera, 4MP camera under the internal screen for video calls
✅4,400mAh battery.
✅3.4 inch cover screen with 720 by 748 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate (on this screen you can add apps such as your calendar, music, to-do lists, Google Translate and weather)
✅6.7-inch main screen resolution of 2,640 by 1,080 pixels and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
✅Main screen is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
✅Cover screen is a Super AMOLED display
✅50MP f/1.8 main camera, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 10MP f/2.2 selfie camera at the top of the inner screen
✅4,000mAh battery (improvement from the Flip5 with 3,700mAh)
✅Supports 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging
✅Runs on Android 14.
The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are the Android versions of the Apple Watch Series 9, both offering a few cool features that may make you want to get your hands on these wearables. They both include the new bioactive sensor, sleep apnea detection, dual-frequency GPS, Exynos W1000 processor, 32GB of internal storage, gesture controls like double pinch and a touch bezel. However, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is what stands out the most with its 3000 nits, the same as the Apple Watch Ultra 2, maximum brightness which makes it nice and clear to read even in difficult lighting. Both watches run on the latest WearOS 5 and Samsung’s OneUI 6 Watch, offering smooth performance and of course some noteworthy features.
The Galaxy Watch 7 comes in 40mm and 44mm aluminium case size while the Watch Ultra is available in a larger 47mm titanium case, giving you a good selection of sizes depending on your needs. However, there are only three compatible Samsung bands: a Marin band, Trail band and PeakForm band, giving some users limited choice. The Galaxy Watch 7 also has the same one-click band design as its predecessors the Galaxy Watch 6 / Classic and includes a 300mAh battery, whilst the Galaxy Watch Ultra has a larger 590mAh battery. One thing you should also note if you are considering buying one of these smartwatches, is that yes you can pair your Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra with any Android phone running Android 11 or newer, but just like previous years you’ll need a Samsung Galaxy phone to unlock the following features:
✅Irregular heart rhythm notifications
✅ECG and sleep apnea detection
✅Galaxy AI features including the Energy Score
✅Double pinch gestures
✅Suggested replies.
Finally we have the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro which are the long awaited successors of the 2021 Galaxy Buds 2. These newer gadgets include some well needed upgrades especially to sound quality and of course noise cancellation. The Galaxy Buds cost a modest £159 and offer Adaptive ANC, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro come in at a slightly higher price of £219 but offer additional features such as Adaptive Noise Control, Ambient Sound Mode, Voice Detect and Siren Detect. This isn’t anything new as we have seen these features already included in Apple AirPods which include Conversation Awareness Mode - a key feature that the Galaxy Buds lack.
Despite the slight difference in price, both models come with decent battery life, providing up to five hours of playback on the Buds 3 and six hours on the Buds 3 Pro and share the same long stem shape similar to Apple’s AirPod design. This respectable battery life is further boosted by the charging cases, giving additional 22 hours of juice, perfect when you’re on the go. One of the key defining features of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, is that it includes AI integrations like Optimised Tone, which adjusts the sound based on how well the earbuds fit in the ear, environment and real-time translation capabilities (allows you to understand foreign languages through AI instant translation).
So, whether you’re looking for a stylish wearable, a new smartphone or advanced earbuds, it’s safe to say that Samsung has a few exciting products they’ve released. Keep an eye out for these impressive products and see whether they can enhance your daily life.
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