Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series is gearing up for its Android 15-based One UI 7 update, slated for a global rollout in May 2025. A sneak peek via a Reddit video demonstrated on the S22 Plus, running through Samsung’s Remote Test Lab (RTL), gives us a glimpse of the revamped interface and new features. While the update brings a modern look, it seems to skimp on some Galaxy AI upgrades, leaving S22 users with mixed feelings.
One UI 7 for Galaxy S22 series may not include Galaxy AI
The Galaxy S22 series—S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra—is next in line for One UI 7 after the brand’s 2024 and 2023 flagships get their share. The Reddit video, showcasing One UI 7 on an S22 Plus via RTL, highlights a refreshed design with vibrant, dynamic app icons and a cleaner interface. There are no new Galaxy AI features from Galaxy S25 Ultra and Drawing Assist, let alone Now Brief, and it will remain the same as it was before, according to the test. Regarding Now Bar, there is a media player.
However, the demo reveals some gaps. Galaxy AI enhancements, a big draw for newer models, are limited on the S22 series. Features like Drawing Assist and Now Brief didn’t make the cut, and Now Bar seems restricted to media activities only. While animations in the RTL setup were choppy, you should keep in mind this is not a stable version. Hopefully, the stable update will be much smoother on the stable version. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t expect the kind of smoothness you see on the S25 or S24 models, as their GPUs are significantly more capable than the Galaxy S22 series’.
In summary, the S22’s hardware, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (or Exynos 2200 in some regions), should handle One UI 7’s demands better than the virtual demo suggests.
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