Samsung’s Galaxy S23 and S23+ have been caught running One UI 8, based on Android 16, in a Geekbench listing, signaling a major update for the 2023 flagships. While still rolling out One UI 7.0, Samsung’s fast-tracking One UI 8 could bring enhanced security and AI features by summer 2025.
Despite being two generations old, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series remains in the spotlight, with Geekbench listings revealing the vanilla S23 (SM-S911U) and S23+ (SM-S916U) running Android 16, the backbone of One UI 8.
Oddly, the S23 Ultra (SM-S918U) is absent from the leak, but all listed devices pack the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and 8GB RAM. This follows the global rollout of One UI 7.0 (Android 15) with the April 2025 security patch, which added Galaxy AI features like Note Assist, Call Assist, Interpreter, and Google Gemini integration.
One UI 8, expected to debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 in July 2025, appears to be an iterative update, refining Galaxy AI and introducing Android 16’s robust security, including the Advanced Protection Program to thwart scams. Features like stricter Factory Reset protections, AI-driven malware detection, and enhanced UWB support could boost the S23’s longevity. Live Updates for lock screen widgets may also arrive.
Eligible for four OS upgrades, One UI 8 will be its third, leaving one more before support ends. While its security features will benefit the users, the absence of advanced AI features like Audio Eraser and Natural Language Search in One UI 7 feels like a letdown. Let’s see what else Samsung has planned for One UI 8 on the S23 series.
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