Samsung Galaxy S23 to see speed boost with One UI 8 update

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is set to get a performance upgrade with the upcoming One UI 8.0 update, based on Android 16. While users are waiting for the beta program, Samsung is already working on the final version for older flagship phones.

Recent Geekbench tests showed the Galaxy S23 Plus running an early One UI 8.0 build, scoring 1986 in single-core and 5191 in multi-core tests. These numbers are slightly higher than One UI 7 scores, which were around 1900 and 5000, respectively. The stable release is expected to improve these results further.

Samsung launched the One UI 8.0 beta for the Galaxy S25 series on May 28, 2025, and has since released two beta updates. The second update, rolled out on June 12, fixed issues like text alignment, battery icons, and fingerprint recognition.

It also added a feedback option for the interpreter tool. The beta program might expand to the Galaxy S23 and S24 series in July, but Samsung hasn’t confirmed this yet. The official release is likely to happen in the third quarter of 2025.

One UI 8.0 will bring smoother performance, better AI features, and improved security to the Galaxy S23 series. With Samsung’s focus on optimizing software, this update promises a faster and more reliable experience for users.