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One UI 8 internal beta started for Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S22 series

The next significant One UI release will be the One UI 8 update, which Samsung is developing for Android 16. Only the Galaxy S25 series is currently able to access the One UI 8 in public beta. It is being tested internally for a number of devices, though.

On Samsung’s server, the One UI 8 internal beta for the Galaxy S22 and S24 FE was recently discovered. Internal beta testing has already started for these two phones, even if they might not get the public beta. Accordingly, users of the Galaxy S24 FE and S22 can anticipate the stable One UI 8 update shortly following the release of the Galaxy S23 series.

One UI 8 internal build

Build number CYG1 was the One UI 8 internal build for the Galaxy S24 FE, and build GYG1 was the build for the Galaxy S22 series.

This result confirms that the upgrade is currently being developed, even though it might not be a significant accomplishment. Additionally, there’s a potential that the build will leak to the public because internal testing has started, providing unauthorized access to this update on these devices.

We appreciate Tarun Vats’s discovery. In contrast to the One UI 7 build, you may anticipate that the stable One UI 8 upgrade will arrive on schedule if you own a Galaxy S24 FE or Galaxy S22. Additionally, don’t wait for the public beta because Samsung often only publishes it for a select few devices, primarily the most recent flagship and mid-range models.

It is anticipated that One UI 8 will introduce some new features and significantly increase One UI performance. There will be some additions even if there might not be as many significant improvements as One UI 7. For instance, the Adaptive Lock Screen clock, which looks fantastic, will also be included. Expect some UI improvements for stock apps as well.

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July 7, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21: Rumors & Speculations

Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers worldwide. The South Korean tech giant is known for its mid-range and premium products with innovative features. The Samsung Galaxy S21 was released last year and has gotten rave reviews. The next device, Samsung Galaxy S22, is scheduled to be released sometime in 2022.

If reports about the phones’ screen sizes are to be believed, the Galaxy S22 series will be a three-phone lineup featuring a regular, Plus, and Ultra variant.

Expected Price

No reliable reports about the pricing of the Galaxy S22 range have been reported, but we expect Samsung to maintain prices comparable with last year’s flagship. Samsung cut the price of its Galaxy S21 device by $200 compared to the previous year’s flagship, the Galaxy S20, and we’d be shocked if the company raised the price significantly this year. Depending on the model, the Galaxy S21 costs anywhere from $799 to $1379 dollars.

Design

The Galaxy S22 range could be a tad smaller and lighter than the S21. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is expected to be available in three different sizes: 6.06, 6.55, and 6.81 inches. The regular Galaxy S21 is 6.2 inches, the S21 Plus measures 6.7 inches, and the S21 Ultra measures 6.8 inches.

The Galaxy S22’s battery may be smaller because to the slimmer design, according to rumors. A 4,000 to 4,500 mAh battery powers the Galaxy S21. When compared to Samsung’s prior phone models, the Galaxy S22’s expected shrinking is unusual.

Camera

Samsung may improve the Galaxy S22’s camera options. The primary camera of the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to be 200MP. This would be the greatest pixel count possible for a Samsung phone if the rumors are accurate. In comparison, the Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 108MP wide-angle camera.

The news about the camera comes after a teaser tweet from Samsung Exynos, the company’s chipmaking subsidiary, in March that showed a 200MP phone camera. The update might be the outcome of a possible collaboration with Olympus.

Samsung’s reported 200MP primary camera would surpass Apple’s iPhone 12, which has a 12MP wide-angle and ultrawide camera. With a 12.2MP standard and 16MP ultrawide camera, Google’s Pixel 5 outperforms Apple slightly, but it still falls short of Samsung’s rumored 200MPs.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra might possibly include an under-display selfie camera, however, speculations about this feature are presently contradictory. Some think that Samsung has submitted a patent for a punch-hole camera with a sub-display, while others suggest that the Galaxy S22 won’t have a concealed front camera since the camera quality isn’t good enough.

Specifications

It’s possible that the Galaxy S22 may get a speed increase. According to CNET, the new flagship phone could be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 895 processor. The Galaxy S21, on the other hand, has a Snapdragon 888 processor. The increase in processing power is expected to be accompanied by an improvement in graphics. As a consequence of cooperation between Samsung and AMD, the Galaxy S22 might include an AMD GPU.

According to Dutch site LetsGoDigital, the Galaxy S22 may also include an active fan mode to keep the phone cool while gaming or during other periods of high usage.

The Charger Controversy

Although the battery life of the forthcoming Galaxy S22 line is unknown, Samsung announced earlier this year that future smartphones will not include chargers or headphones in the package, beginning with the Galaxy S21 line.

Verdict Samsung smartphones rarely disappoint and carry out tasks such as phone share with ease. The Samsung Galaxy S22 seems quite promising, we’ll have to wait for a bit longer to see if this device surpasses its predecessor in design and overall performance or if it is just another monotonous hyped-up smartphone.

July 14, 2021
This Galaxy S22 Ultra idea is breathtaking.

Although the Galaxy S22 may not be released for another eight months, various features and rumors about the forthcoming flagship devices have already begun to circulate online. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has now been rendered by fans, revealing a gorgeous design and a large camera sensor on the back.

Leaks & Rumors

LetsGoDigital’s renders of the Galaxy S22 Ultra demonstrate how Samsung could use a larger quad-camera array on the back and slim down the bezels surrounding the screen even more. Since speculations of an under-display selfie camera for the Galaxy S22 Ultra have been debunked, these renders depict a Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with ultra-thin bezels and rounded edges. There’s also support for the S Pen, but no special silo for it.

Another noteworthy feature visible in these Galaxy S22 Ultra mockups is an active cooling fan to keep the Exynos 2200’s temperature under control even during intensive workloads like gaming. Having said that, I believe Samsung’s flagship phones will use more passive cooling solutions. After all, when things get hot and heavy, no one wants to hear that internal fan whirling away. However, we do not believe that feature will be included in the Galaxy S22 Ultra. On the bottom, there is a USB Type-C port but no 3.5mm headphone jack. The overall design appears to be based on the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but with a larger camera and thinner bezels. The phone’s renders reveal five different colors: black, blue, green, red, and white.

Potential Camera

There have been reports that Samsung may collaborate with Olympus on the camera for its upcoming Galaxy flagships, and this render reflects that. A large 200MP Olympus camera sensor, an ultrawide camera, a telephoto camera, a continuous zoom periscope camera, and laser autofocus appear to be on the back.

Unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra, which has three identical-looking camera lenses and two smaller sensors, this prototype goes all-in with a single large camera lens in the center. This lens is 200MP and contains Olympus branding, which has been speculated for the S22 Ultra.

This concept, like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, has four additional sensors. Our best guess is that they’re the dual telephoto lenses, as well as an ultrawide camera lens and a laser autofocus sensor, that we’re hoping to see return. It’s unclear why these four sensors are all the same size, especially since this wasn’t the case on the S21 Ultra.

The continuous use of the big camera bump is obvious here. While having extra space for camera components is understandable, the fact that these bumps appear to be getting larger and larger is not a trend we’d like to see continue.

Hit or Miss? While these renders claim to be based on leaks and rumors, they aren’t official photos, so they don’t reveal anything about the Galaxy S22 Ultra or how it will seem when it releases next year. However, we can be sure of one thing that this premium device will be able to carry out complex tasks such as SMS transfer with ease. We still have a long way to go until we see some official-looking photos of the phone, so we’ll have to wait and see what Samsung has planned for early next year.

June 30, 2021