Samsung is taking a page from Apple’s book when it comes to design. Just like iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks share a similar look and feel, Samsung is now bringing that same design harmony to its own devices and software.

Samsung’s design is officially going that way, starting with the One UI 7 and Galaxy S25 series, followed by One UI 8 and Galaxy Z7 series, and highly anticipated in the One UI 8.5 and Galaxy S26 series next year.

Galaxy x One UI – Design Philosophy:

Samsung is making its top-tier products look and feel more unified. This means the actual phone or tablet (hardware) and the way it works on screen (software, called One UI) will share the same curves and design style. Think of it like a family resemblance across all their best devices.

This unified look won’t happen all at once; it’ll improve with each new Galaxy flagship phone and One UI update.

One UI 7 is the start;

Samsung MX Division’s Yang confirmed that the company has aligned the product’s corner radius with One UI icon geometry. The design shift was also seen in the Quick and Notification Panel’s components, aligning with the S25 series aesthetic.

One UI 8

One UI 8 leads the way;

Samsung’s newest foldable phones are keeping the same general design look from One UI 7. The main goal is to make using the phone better by improving the apps and services. When it comes to how things look on screen, both the foldable phones themselves and the One UI 8 software have been carefully made to have matching curves and a pleasing style.

One UI 8.5 will follow:

The design harmony started with One UI 7 and is continuing strong. Samsung’s Yang assures us that the visual style of the software will always match the product’s design in future releases.

Even though Samsung’s recent statement didn’t specifically mention One UI 8.5 and the Galaxy S26, it’s pretty clear that these are the next products where we’ll see their new, unified design. Many reliable sources have confirmed that the Galaxy S26 phones will indeed come with One UI 8.5 software, bringing that consistent look to life.

While the Galaxy S26 series is six months out, current indications suggest Samsung will prioritize refining its existing design language. So, don’t be surprised if it looks quite a bit like the S25 Ultra.

Samsung’s One UI 8 is the Next Big Step: Bringing New Features, Fluid Animations, and a Significantly More Capable Galaxy AI, including Multimodal and Anticipation Powers.

The popular Now Bar and Now Brief features from One UI 7 are not just sticking around for One UI 8—they are getting even better! Samsung users should be really looking forward to these two powerful additions.

1. Now Brief:

Now Brief,” an AI feature first seen on the Galaxy S25 with One UI 7, is expanding its reach. With the One UI 8 update, it will become available on a wider range of Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy S24 lineup.

A cool new feature: “Now Brief” will now look at your contacts and use AI to create unique birthday greetings for you. You’ll then be able to easily share these AI-made messages with your friends and family. It’s like having a personal assistant helping you remember and celebrate special days.

One UI 8

2. Live Updates on Now Bar:

“Samsung’s Android 15 skin introduced the ‘Now Bar,’ a cool feature that shows live updates right on your lock screen. Google later added a similar function called ‘Live Updates’ in Android 16, which is available on Pixel phones.

Android 16’s Live Updates are integrating with Samsung’s Now Bar in One UI 8. Google confirmed food-delivery alerts are coming to Now Bar as live alerts. The company is also working with third-party app developers to optimize real-time alerts.

One UI 8 is designed to unleash the full power of the ‘Now Bar.’ Expect a gradual but significant improvement in live alerts from both Samsung and Google. With new collaborations, this ‘pill’ on your lock screen will become your go-to for real-time updates.

One UI 8 is bringing another smart notification upgrade: force-grouping. Just like Android 16 plans to do, this will help reduce notification clutter by letting you access a whole group of alerts with just one tap.

The improved Now Brief and Now Bar alone offer enough value to make One UI 8 a highly anticipated upgrade. While these enhancements are certainly compelling, there’s still a wealth of new features awaiting your Galaxy.

Guess what? Samsung has been quietly working on a three-screen foldable phone, maybe called the Galaxy G Fold, and it’s basically finished! But they’re holding off on launching it until they’re sure people actually want a phone that folds like that.

A Samsung executive told Android Authority that they’ve actually had a triple-folding phone designed for a while. The big question for them now is whether people would actually want to buy a phone that folds like that. They are basically trying to figure out if there’s enough demand for this kind of device.

While company executives refrain from revealing a potential launch timeline, earlier reports suggest the Galaxy G Fold could enter production in September 2025, with a limited launch in China and South Korea in Q4 2025.

Galaxy G Fold

Samsung is going to try out its triple-screen folding phone in a few markets first to see if people like it. This phone will likely have a hefty price tag of around $3,000, which is more than their current Galaxy Z Fold 7. To give you an idea, Huawei’s triple-fold phone, the Mate XT, costs about $2,800.

Huawei’s Mate XT folds outwards in an “S” shape, but Samsung’s new G-shaped design folds inwards. This means Samsung’s phone keeps its screens safer when folded, but it needs an extra screen on the outside to use when closed.

We got a sneak peek of the Galaxy G Fold when the S25 series launched earlier in 2025. But it was missing from the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 event. Now, leaked software animations from One UI 8 reveal its design, which includes three cameras on the left.

The foldable phone market is tricky right now, and Samsung is being careful. They are releasing their triple-screen phone in only a few places to see if there’s enough excitement for it. For it to be a real success, people need to feel that a phone that folds three times is truly worth its high price tag.