First One UI 8 beta build for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra appears on test servers

08 May 2025
This release promises to arrive faster than One UI 7.

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RealLifePhones, 11 May 2025dude S25 Ultra already went on sale multiple times for unde... more"dude S25 Ultra already went on sale multiple times for under 700€ and the Chinese phones didn't. can't go by MSRP you have to use real prices. "

I've used their current prices, and here none of these went on sale yet. Not to mention that every chinese flagship device I mentioned has more storage and RAM for LESS MONEY than the price of the base S25 Ultra.

The base S25 with 12GB/128GB costs 890 usd, or 792 eur currently, can't have an S25 Ultra here for anywhere near as much as what you mentioned. Almost 800 eur for a device with non expandable 128GB of storage is insane and can't be acceptable.

"But Sammy's value is still far superior for people who don't need the absolute best.."

Why would anyone buy a flagship phone for a ton of money if they don't need the absolute best? What does Samsung offer that is so valuable in your opinion?

    DarlingYext, 10 May 2025I'm not looking for better value, I'm looking for... moredude S25 Ultra already went on sale multiple times for under 700€ and the Chinese phones didn't. can't go by MSRP you have to use real prices. lol
    If you want the best of the best it's arguable what criteria you value but I can easily admit that Samsung has really been slacking in recent years and I hate that too. But Sammy's value is still far superior for people who don't need the absolute best (or think S25U is the best overall). Some people simply don't want the giant camera bumps of Chinese Ultras and therefore don't think the phones are the best. Period. But you are so arrogant that you think you know what objectively is the best while not having the maturity to know that humans are fundamentally subjective and rarely capable of objective analysis. And the ones who are think very differently from you. Peace out I'm done wasting my time ✌

      RealLifePhones, 10 May 2025In Europe Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo actually cost more than Sa... moreI'm not looking for better value, I'm looking for the best phone when I want a flagship, and that's not one from Samsung. Not when it comes to cameras, display tech (8 bit vs 10 bit, yes anti-glare is cool, but it's just a coating that will wear off), battery and charging speeds.

      The only thing that Samsung actually beats the chinese brands in is when it comes to software support, and let's just ignore that they were incredibly slow this time, surely they will be faster from now. So, okay longer software support, but honestly how is 4-5 years not enough? Most people, especially in Europe keep their devices for 2-3 years, maybe 4 at max but in the case of the latter it's likely an iPhone. Plus it's not like a phone with an outdated OS is unusable, but a slow phone definitely is, and one with outdated hardware is definitely less enjoyable.

      Oh, and no Samsung isn't cheaper in Europe.
      - S25 Ultra 12/256GB costs 1420 USD
      - S25 Ultra 12GB/512GB costs 1615 usd
      - OnePlus 13 16GB/512GB costs 1250 USD
      - Xiaomi 15 Ultra 16GB/512GB costs 1390 USD
      - vivo X200 Pro 16GB/512GB costs 1390 USD

      - importing the vivo X200 Ultra 16GB/512GB costs 1300 USD

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        I Just Read, 09 May 2025"Not really my fault that they can't get most bas... moreHe does have one, but it’s up his… 🤣!

          DarlingYext, 09 May 2025Maybe if their products weren't so far behind every ot... moreIn Europe Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo actually cost more than Samsung (flagship buyer perspective) it's only their midrangers and entry levels that have better value.

            RealLifePhones, 09 May 2025when you only comment when Samsung messes up that makes it ... moreMaybe if their products weren't so far behind every other brand, they weren't slower at updates and weren't the ones charging the most for their devices then I wouldn't complain so much. Just a theory.

              So technically I still don't have android 15 yet and my A73 5G is till android 16 update ... if android 16 comes Early that means I need to change my phone ...

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                RealLifePhones, 09 May 2025Samsung delivers Android 10-14 first -> no comment Sams... moreTrue. When I had S10, Samsung was very quick with updates and no one seemed to care. One time they are late with A15 and it's "end of the world", especially for those who don't even own a Samsung phone (curious how that works, I for example do not track update cycles for another brand that I do not own, I have better things to do). I think this website has a ton of bots and paid shills that promote phones from china and flood comment section with negativity about companies that aren't chinese.

                  RealLifePhones, 09 May 2025Samsung delivers Android 10-14 first -> no comment Sams... moreWhen any other company delivers an update even slightly late, everyone is there to talk down on them, but when it's Samsung being multiple months late, then people are just okay with it because "oh but at least they gave a lot more features in their update" sure. The latter being false by the way, and even if it was true, they still should've been faster.

                  All I'm seeing is excuses and excuses and maybe a bit of AI.

                    Anonymous, 09 May 2025Yeah his pure rage for samsung considering he uses his belo... moreSamsung delivers Android 10-14 first -> no comment
                    Samsung delivers Android 15 late -> sAmSUnG iS tHE wOrsT At uPdaTeS

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                      RealLifePhones, 09 May 2025when you only comment when Samsung messes up that makes it ... moreYeah his pure rage for samsung considering he uses his beloved chinese devices is hilarious

                      Like i told him and Kdds or however you spell his name its going to be hilarious when One UI 8 and Android 16 will not take no way as long

                      These haters cant fathom or realise why One UI 7 took so long but then again with haters they have no logic or sense it seems lol

                        DarlingYext, 09 May 2025Not really my fault that they can't get most basic thi... more"Not really my fault that they can't get most basic things right"

                        You actually wrote this?
                        EVERYONE reading your text could have responded with the exact same words.

                        Pray, no prey tell exactly what problems you encountered from Samsungs delay in rolling out UI 7 your (UI) UNSUBSTANTIATED INFORMATION about beta UI 8. Not that anyone is interested, but.... how is Samsung UI for starter even relevant to your Vivo and THREE other non Samsung phones?****

                        FYI Doesn't DOESN'T even own and has stated will NEVER buy a Samsung phone, he just trolls EVERY article posting the same nonsense multiple times. 7/365

                        ****Basic Thing Right?
                        If you're gonna nit pick at least at least having a head would be the minimum requirement expected.

                          RealLifePhones, 09 May 2025when you only comment when Samsung messes up that makes it ... moreNot really my fault that they can't get most basic things right.

                            DarlingYext, 09 May 2025Does it? Well, I'm here now. I had no opinion on this ... morewhen you only comment when Samsung messes up that makes it seem a lot like you are only here to dislike Samsung ;) Theory of Mind.

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                              DarlingYext, 09 May 2025Does it? Well, I'm here now. I had no opinion on this ... moreI suggest that GSMArena recruit you and Jiyen because you both consistently show dedication and politeness in every comment, especially when discussing Apple, Samsung, Vivo, and Infinix. 🫵😀

                                HopeFilledIdiot, 09 May 2025This comment section looks a bit empty without DarlingYext nglDoes it? Well, I'm here now. I had no opinion on this article and I just thought I might show that I'm not just here to dislike Samsung, only when they mess up. This wasn't that, so I didn't comment.

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                                  Battery indicator still unreadable :-(

                                    This comment section looks a bit empty without DarlingYext ngl

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                                      AntonelPAPI, 08 May 2025Here we go again heheheWhere are we going?

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