PSA: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will run One UI 7.1 (Android 15) out of the box

Galaxy S25 Ultra will run Android 15-based One UI 7.1 if Samsung doesn’t change what it did in the past several years. Galaxy users are eagerly awaiting the Android 15 Beta Program, while work is also underway on S25’s firmware development.

Samsung will debut One UI 7.1 with the Galaxy S25 Ultra next year. The other two models; S25 and S25 Plus, will also boot the new version. It will include additional features and enhancements over the Android 15-based One UI 7.

One UI 7.1 – The next big thing?

There are many rumors about the upcoming One UI 7.1 skin. Samsung is said to be working on improving system animation and fluency. New AI features are certain, with battery optimization should remain in Samsung’s priority.

Following the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, One UI 7.1 features will be expanded. The expansion of features will take place with firmware updates, covering many older Galaxy models including the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series.

One UI x.1 Version – A brief overview

One UI 2.1: Released in February 2020, Samsung’s Android 10-based One UI 2.1 included many new features, including an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate on the S20 series, Quick Share, Music Share, and additional camera modes.

One UI 3.1: Samsung launched the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 in January 2021. Pre-loaded in the S22 series, the new version added new features such as a redesigned lock screen, improved performance, and a new camera interface.

One UI 4.1: Samsung’s One UI 4.1 is based on the Android 12 operating system. Released in January 2022, it debuted a Material You design language, improved privacy and security features, and a new widget gallery.

One UI 5.1: Released with the Galaxy S23 series, the Android 14-based One UI 5.1 software came with several new features such as improved customization options, a new battery widget, and a new Expert RAW camera app.

One UI 6.1: This version is based on Android 14 and launched with the Galaxy S24 series.  Over the One UI 6, the 6.1 brings a new design language, improved performance, and new features alongside a wide array of Galaxy AI functionalities.