It’s been a couple of days since Samsung launched its One UI 8.5 beta, and so far, it’s off to a solid start. My colleague Robert Triggs had almost nothing but good things to say in his One UI 8.5 beta hands-on, praising the update for its enhanced customization features and updated Samsung apps.

I’ve been using the One UI 8.5 beta on a Galaxy S25 since the update was released, and while I agree with all of Rob’s praise for the software, I can’t help but feel uneasy about it. Specifically, how much One UI 8.5 makes my Samsung phone feel like an iPhone.

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