A First Look at Samsung’s One UI 8 Powered by Android 16

Abdullah Mustapha

April 15, 2025

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Samsung has started internal testing for One UI 8, which is based on Android 16. This comes after a messy rollout of One UI 7, which was built on Android 15. Many users faced delays and bugs with that version. Now, the company seems to be preparing for a smoother experience this time around.

Samsung Starts Testing One UI 8 Based on Android 16: Here’s What We Know

Google has been testing Android 16 for some time. The official release is expected before the end of June, which is earlier than usual. Samsung appears to be keeping pace by working on its own version of the new OS.

Leaked screenshots show an early build of One UI 8 running on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold6. From what we’ve seen so far, the design looks very similar to One UI 7. Most of the big visual changes were already introduced in the previous version. One UI 8 focuses more on small improvements and performance upgrades.

Only a few visual tweaks are noticeable. Some changes appear in apps like the Gallery and File Manager. These updates are minor but show that Samsung is refining the user experience. More updates might be added in future test versions.

One interesting feature is the Now Brief. It looks like this will be available even on older Samsung phones. That suggests Samsung wants to offer more useful features without forcing users to upgrade their devices.

Because there aren’t many big changes, Samsung might be able to release One UI 8 faster than it did with One UI 7. That’s good news for users who want quicker updates and fewer bugs.

Right now, One UI 8 is still in early testing. But the signs are promising. Samsung seems focused on improving speed, stability, and overall performance instead of redesigning everything again.

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If the company stays on track, we could see the official launch not long after Google releases Android 16. For now, users can look forward to a more polished and hopefully trouble-free update with One UI 8. More details will likely surface as testing continues. Stay tuned.

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