Samsung’s latest beta update shows solid power efficiency, but users are encouraged to monitor and share feedback
One UI 8 Beta 4: Battery Drain or Battery Gain?
Samsung has rolled out One UI 8 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25 series, and early impressions suggest no major battery drain issues—at least for now. The update, based on Android 16, was released just a day ago, and users are actively testing performance, features, and battery behavior.
- No significant drain has been observed in early user reports.
- Core system apps like One UI Home and System UI continue to appear in the top five for power usage—standard behavior for Galaxy devices.
Battery Stability Holding Steady So Far
Samsung appears to have focused on software stability and app optimization in this beta release. The bundled updates to native apps are designed to enhance user experience without increasing power consumption.
- App updates are streamlined to ensure better performance-to-power balance.
- Background activity remains in check, particularly during general use throughout the day.
Galaxy S25’s Battery: Still a Strength
The Galaxy S25 series is already well-regarded for its battery efficiency, thanks to a combination of:
- The Snapdragon chipset’s power efficiency,
- Samsung’s fine-tuned resource management via One UI,
- And intelligent control over AI processing and background activity.
Even with AI-heavy tasks running on-device, the Galaxy S25 lineup delivers a full day of battery life under typical usage conditions.
What Might Cause Battery Spikes Post-Update?
While the beta seems stable, some users might notice temporary dips in battery life, especially:
- Right after installation, due to post-update background processing,
- If battery stats are recalibrating, or
- When new features are being explored more aggressively than usual.
This is normal behavior for beta software and should stabilize in a day or two of typical usage.
Feedback Encouraged Before Stable Release
Samsung is quickly moving toward the stable release of One UI 8, and your experience matters.
- If you’re using Beta 4, you’re encouraged to submit feedback via the Samsung Members app.
- Sharing your real-world usage—whether improved or not—helps Samsung fine-tune the final build for everyone.
