Oura Ring 5 appears to be shaping up as an evolution of the company’s current product, according to recent reports and leaks that outline color changes, sensor upgrades, and modest hardware continuity.
Android Headlines published leaked renders that indicate the ring will mostly retain the current aesthetic and use the same charging accessories as the existing model, while swapping the Rose Gold finish for a Deep Rose option and keeping matte black, standard gold, and silver variants.
Those same leaks suggest battery life will remain broadly unchanged from the present generation, which our testing estimates at about six days of use, and that Oura will focus on improving sensors and health tracking without specifying details.
Patents Regulators And Market Context
Android Central points to patents filed by Oura that cover modular add ons, built in GPS, haptic feedback, and smart gesture support, though the outlet cautions that patents do not always result in production features.
Gadgets & Wearables notes that another Oura device has been registered with US regulators, a filing that aligns with the idea that a new model could arrive later in 2026 given the company’s previous cadence of launches.
The company’s current fourth generation launched in October 2024 and followed a third generation release in October 2021, and the recent coverage frames the fifth model as an incremental update aimed at maintaining Oura’s position amid growing competition from other smart rings.
Coverage also contrasts the Oura Ring 4 physical dimensions against rivals, noting the standard Oura Ring 4 measures 2.88 millimeters thick while its ceramic version measures 3.51 millimeters, compared with the RingConn Gen 2 at 2 millimeters and the Samsung Galaxy Ring at 2.6 millimeters.
Price comparisons in recent reporting put the Oura Ring 4 starting price at $349, with the Samsung Galaxy Ring quoted at $399 and the Amazfit Helio Ring at $299, and observers argue a lower launch price for the next model could help justify the mandatory subscription that is required to use the device.
That subscription costs $5.99 per month and is currently compulsory for Oura users, a point raised alongside suggestions that including a silicone sleeve in the box would improve usability for activities such as racket sports and weight training, and reduce the need for third party accessories.
