Here's how One uI 8.5 is reshaping Samsung Notes

If you’re a fan of Samsung Notes, One UI 8.5 brings a few changes you’ll likely appreciate. Samsung is giving the app a visual refresh alongside some practical new features, and we’ve taken an early look at what’s coming.

We break it all down in our latest video, which you can watch below or on the SamMobile YouTube channel.

The most noticeable change is the visual overhaul. Samsung Notes now better matches the One UI 8.5 design language, with more depth, card-style UI elements, and a search bar that’s easier to reach thanks to its new bottom placement.

Beyond the immediate visual changes, the updated Samsung Notes app also introduces several functional tweaks and additions:

The hamburger menu now appears as a floating pop-up card

Several options have been moved into the Advanced settings tab

PDFs can now be saved in two formats, either for Samsung Notes or for third-party PDF readers

A new table tool lets you add tables directly into documents

You can choose to search across all notes or only within the current folder

The search bar sits at the bottom, though the search button itself remains closer to the top

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One UI 8.5 builds on One UI 8.0 rather than reinventing it, and this version of Samsung Notes reflects that approach. The interface looks cleaner and more modern, new features improve everyday usability, and search continues to play a central role in the experience.

Samsung is currently testing One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S25 in select markets. The first stable release is expected to arrive with the Galaxy S26 series next month.

For more One UI hands-on videos, upcoming device reviews, and Samsung-focused coverage, make sure to check out the SamMobile YouTube channel.

Mihai Matei - Senior Editor

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First Samsung device: SGH-A800

Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.

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