Samsung brings select Galaxy S26 AI features to Galaxy S23 series with One UI 8.5 update
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Updated · Forbes · Apr 27
Samsung brings select Galaxy S26 AI features to Galaxy S23 series with One UI 8.5 update
11 articles · Updated · Forbes · Apr 27
A leaked changelog confirms Galaxy S23 users will receive upgraded Bixby and Photo Assist via the One UI 8.5 stable release, but not all Galaxy S26 AI tools.
Notable omissions for S23 owners include enhanced Audio Eraser, Creative Studio, Call Screening, and AirDrop-like Quick Share support, which remain exclusive to newer models.
Samsung cites hardware limitations and prioritizes full Galaxy AI features for devices released after 2024, leaving S23 users with only a partial AI experience compared to the latest flagships.
Beyond AI, what is the single most impactful new feature in One UI 8.5?
Is Samsung withholding AI features to push sales of its newer Galaxy S26 series?
How does tiered AI support affect the long-term value of flagship Samsung phones?
What hardware truly limits the Galaxy S23 from running Samsung's most advanced AI?
Does withholding software features conflict with corporate goals for reducing e-waste?