Avoid Updating These Samsung Phones to One UI 7

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is getting Samsung’s Android 15-based One UI 7 upgrade, however some customers are having issues. Reddit and Samsung forums have reported greater battery drain after the upgrade.

One UI 7, with a revised interface and additional Galaxy AI capabilities like Audio Eraser, launched poorly. Bugs halted the rollout, but Samsung resumed it. The community is frustrated with shorter battery life for Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra owners.

A Reddit user reported charging their Galaxy S23 numerous times a day, even with modest Reddit surfing and YouTube videos.

Mixed User Experiences

Not all users have problems. A few Galaxy S23 customers report minimal battery drain and increased battery performance over One UI 6. Disparities have prompted inquiry regarding reasons.

Temporary Issue?
After big Android upgrades, battery loss and warmth are frequent. Experts and tech forums say such upgrades reset Android’s battery optimization algorithm. For optimal performance, the phone requires time to relearn user behavior, including app and screen use.

SamMobile says battery performance may stabilize after a few days to a few weeks of learning. Users should wait until this time to resolve long-term performance concerns.

Does Battery Performance Normalize?

Users wonder why a year-old flagship must relearn use behaviors with each major software release. Android’s system reset has been around for years.

It is unclear whether the Galaxy S23 range will recover its battery efficiency after stabilizing.