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10 reasons Samsung One UI is better than Google’s Pixel software

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2 weeks ago

July 4, 2025

Yash

Samsung One UI and Google’s Pixel software both make Android better, but One UI really shines for millions of people. Here are 10 reasons why the beloved One UI stands out with its versatile, user-focused features.

Summary of key advantages of Samsung One UI over Pixel software

Aspect	One UI > Pixel Software
Customization	Extensive options, including the Good Lock app, more than Pixel’s minimal approach
Camera App	Feature-rich with Expert RAW and Camera Assistant, more intuitive than Pixel’s
Privacy	Secure Folder with better integration and customization compared to Private Space
Productivity Tools	Enhanced Notes, Reminders, and Samsung DeX for desktop experience
Automation	One UI routines for location/activity-based tasks
Mobile Hotspot	Detailed controls, showing usage and limits, more comprehensive than Pixel
UI Design	Compact, fits more Quick Settings, more efficient access
Ecosystem Consistency	Consistent experience across Samsung devices, beneficial for ecosystem users

Below, we explore how One UI stands out in several key areas:

1. Extensive Customization

One UI lets you customize just about everything, like wallpapers, lock screen shortcuts, and even how your Wi-Fi networks are sorted. The Good Lock app takes it further with extras you may miss out on Pixel’s more basic setup.

2. Feature-packed Camera

Samsung’s camera app in One UI comes with all the bells and whistles, besides Expert RAW and Camera Assistant. It’s easy to use and often feels more polished than Pixel’s, perfect for anyone who loves snapping photos.

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3. Creative Video Recording

With One UI’s Dual Recording, you can record using both front and back cameras at once, in cool split-screen or picture-in-picture styles. Pixel doesn’t have this, making One UI a go-to for seasoned video creators.

One UI 7 (left) vs One UI 6 (right)

4. Privacy and Secure Folder

Google introduced Private Space for Pixel phones in Android 16. It’s a separate section designed to offer enhanced privacy. Well, Samsung’s Secure Folder is a great tool that is easy to use and packed with rich design and features.

One UI 7 introduces advanced security and privacy features

5. Samsung DeX

Samsung DeX is a killer feature that no Android OEM has managed to replicate so far. Google, meanwhile, brought it with Android 16, but it couldn’t stop itself from proudly accepting that Android’s Desktop Mode is built on the DeX foundation.

6. Notes and Reminders

One UI’s Notes and Reminders apps are packed with features like sketching, PDF support, and smart text recognition. They even pop up full-screen alerts to keep you on track. Pixel’s apps feel basic in comparison, so One UI wins for productivity.

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7. Modes and Routines

One UI Routines enables automation based on location or activity, like turning off mobile data at home. This level of smart customization isn’t matched by Pixel software, offering users more convenience and efficiency.

8. Advanced Hotspot Controls

One UI’s hotspot settings show who’s connected, track data usage, and even allow you to set limits or use one-time passwords. It’s way more detailed than Google Pixel’s basic hotspot options, great for staying in control.

9. Efficient Quick Panel

Pixel phones will receive a redesigned Quick Panel with Material 3 Expressive touch. Meanwhile, One UI 7 beats Pixel’s Quick Settings with 12 toggles in expanded view, while Pixel’s UI is limited to just 8 tiles.

: 12 Toggles in One UI 7 Quick Settings

: Android 16 Quick Settings

10. Ecosystem Experience

One UI ensures a consistent experience across Samsung phones, wearables, and laptops. This seamless integration offers a smoother, more unified user experience than Pixel’s standalone and narrow software approach.

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These 10 reasons highlight where Samsung’s One UI software excels, but it’s important to acknowledge that user preferences vary. Google Pixel software may appeal to those seeking a cleaner, stock Android experience.

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Battle of Quick Panel: One UI 7, iOS 26, or Android 16 Expressive – What’s your favorite?

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1 month ago

June 10, 2025

Yash

One UI 7 introduces a stylish Quick Panel, Google tried to nail its version in Android 16 with Expressive design, while Apple’s iOS 26 Control Center has become a burning topic of debate online due to its unfinished liquid glass design.

Apple and Samsung dominate the smartphone market in the US, while Google’s also expanding its presence in key markets. All three smartphone makers brought a major design overhaul to their software systems this year.

Here’s a side-by-side Quick Panel comparison – One UI 7 vs iOS 26 vs Android 16:

One UI 7 vs iOS 26

The One UI 7 Quick Panel features a clean, split design with notifications and quick settings separated. It has a modern look with rounded icons like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and flashlight, set against a semi-transparent background.

Apple’s iOS 26 Control Center shows a more crowded design with a grid of circular icons for controls. It uses a highly transparent background, which lets the wallpaper show through, giving it a glossy, liquid-glass effect.

: One UI 7 Quick Panel

: iOS 26 Control Center

Winner – One UI 7

One UI 7 feels more organized with its split approach, while iOS 26 offers more icons but sacrifices readability due to transparency. One UI design is easier to navigate, whereas iOS 26’s style might appeal to those who like a dynamic look.

One UI 7 vs Android 16 (Expressive)

Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive Quick Panel features a semi-transparent background but with a softer, blurred effect. It includes larger, pill-shaped toggles for Internet, Flashlight, and Airplane Mode, with a greener color scheme and a cleaner layout.

: One UI 7 Quick Panel

: Android 16 Quick Settings

Winner – One UI 7

One UI 7’s split design offers better separation of notifications and settings, while Android 16 focuses on a unified, expressive look. Android 16’s blur improves readability over One UI 7’s transparency, but One UI 7 feels more practical for quick access.

Android 16 (Expressive) vs iOS 26

Blurred background in Android 16 offers better clarity and a polished look compared to iOS 26’s excessive transparency. iOS 26 has plenty of icon options, but Android 16’s layout is more user-friendly due to its focus on simplicity.

: Android 16 Quick Settings

: iOS 26 Control Center

Winner – Android 16 (Expressive)

Verdict

One UI 7 beats both Android 16 and iOS 26 with its easier navigation and optimized design. iOS 26 is an entirely new approach in Apple’s iPhone software design strategy that relies heavily on liquid glass appearance.

As iOS 26 is unfinished, Apple will work on readability improvements. Alone, fixing the transparency level would make things a lot better. In this comparison, One UI 7 stands out to be the most practical and vibrant skin for Quick Panel.

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Check One UI 4.0 device list here: Samsung One UI 4.0 Eligible Devices [Android 12 rolling out]

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4 years ago

November 27, 2021

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Samsung Galaxy One UI 4.0 Device List: Great to see that Samsung Galaxy S21 devices have already received the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update, while some of the flagship Galaxy smartphones are also running One UI 4.0 Beta, also based on Android 12.

Samsung has already shared its roadmap for One UI 4.0 rollout in different regions including the US. According to that rollout roadmap, the company has started the rollout process, which says the Galaxy Note 20 series users are next in the line to receive the major Android update, followed by the Galaxy Fold 3 and Flip 3 users, and later to the Galaxy S20 series in December 2021/January 2022.

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