Last updated: December 12th, 2025 at 08:42 UTC+01:00


See what One UI 8.5 is like on the Galaxy S23 Ultra

The beta program is now underway.

Adnan Farooqui

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The Galaxy S23 Ultra is an objectively great flagship that a lot of people still hold on to. So they're going to be very excited when One UI 8.5 is released for the device, as it will elevate the device's capabilities even more.

Samsung has launched the One UI 8.5 beta this week and the Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the eligible devices. We've got it on our device and put together a video showcasing the new firmware on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

If you've already got the One UI 8.5 beta on any other device then it's going to be a familiar feeling once you get it up and running on your Galaxy S23 Ultra.

There's the infinitely customizable Quick Panel lets you rearrange all of the elements to your liking. The visual redesign that One UI 8.5 brings is also a very welcome addition. Everything seems more seamless and it's all very well put together. Samsung has also improved many of the native apps on the device with new functionality to help you extract more out of the device.

The refresh for the Settings app is particularly noteworthy. It makes major strides in cleaning everything up, presenting all of the options in a more streamlined fashion that makes it easier to find the option you're looking for quickly.

Check out the full video below to learn more about One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Don't forget to subscribe to the SamMobile YouTube channel for more interesting videos on everything Samsung.