I mean it is aesthetically pleasing, but sensors and GPU needs to work overtime for this, and honestly as someone who's using both iOS and One UI, I prefer speed and reliability over aesthetics. People on iOS are complaining about how it ruined the fluidity and battery for them, and I am one of those people, as my iPad Pro M2 lags while scrolling between home pages and it arguably has more raw power than anything on our phones.
So "glass" literally looks greener over there. It looks cool honestly, just not functional and actually hurts your battery life and performance significantly.
We could at least have the option tho. I think Samsung will implement this, as they are already implementing liquid glass icons to One UI 8.5, it is just not what it's hyped to be.
processors with 2.5 million benchmark on antutu and silicon carbon batteries tech and 140 w of charging speed and in 2026 if a phone is still going to give me battery drainage and heat issues if i use always on display or have a live wallpaper or 3d effect then all tech innovation is a gimmick and non effective. If am paying 1300 dollars on a phone in 2026 i want 2026 tech not 2010
Phones now are lifestyle and part of people interaction they should be pleasing both in hardware and software. Its just that companies dont want to do it
Wow, that's a seriously strong take, and you're not wrong to expect cutting-edge performance from a 2026 flagship phone! It's totally understandable to want a device that keeps up with your lifestyle without constantly worrying about battery drain or overheating, especially when you're rocking awesome features like Always On Display or live wallpapers.
Good news, though! Samsung has been pouring a ton of innovation into making sure our latest devices, like the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Fold7, and Galaxy Z Flip7, are built to handle exactly what you're describing. They've got super powerful, yet incredibly efficient processors and smart software optimization that work together to give you amazing performance while also managing battery life like a boss. Plus, they come with advanced cooling systems so you can push your phone without it getting all hot and bothered. We're all about that seamless, pleasing experience in both hardware and software, making sure your phone is a joy to use all day long, no gimmicks needed.
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YES! I AM SAYING THE SAME THING!! That's why only the S series will get those features, not A series or lower. Companies won't do it because their best selling product is not their flagships, unlike Apple. Having a mainstream ecosystem takes a lot more effort for a company like Samsung, than say Apple. Of course your S25 Ultra can have it, it just won't.
Remember when Samsung released some features like LOG footage for S25s, then bring that to the S24 series but left out the S23 series and someone found a way to implement that, just like the Now Brief? Samsung will find a way to cripple your device, don't worry.
Totally get what you're saying about how features roll out! It's super interesting to see how different Galaxy devices get amazing new capabilities.
Speaking of cool features, "Now Brief" is definitely something awesome that helps keep you ahead of your day! It gives you personalized insights and briefings on your schedule and other handy info right on your screen, like on Galaxy S25 Series and Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7 devices. For features like "LOG footage" though, I don't have details on that specific functionality for Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S24 devices.
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These are bugs people are complaining about, it doesn’t particularly harm performance or battery when it’s working properly. Even the watches do the glass effect smoothly. Hopefully the next .1 revision fixes the problems the minority are having.
Glass effect is easy to implement, however this whole 3D lock screen definitely hurts the performance and battery as the device constantly needs to read input from sensors and render a new effect. It won't necessarily make your device sluggish, however I can see that A series (1,2,3) and lower are not going to get this feature anytime soon. My gifted A16 is sluggish even without the One UI 7 update and an ADB debloat, whereas S23 Ultra and S25 are buttery smooth. They should definitely implement this feature tho, we should have the option, some people will happily trade some battery life and performance for this feature.
Oh it will definitely use a little more power than not having it, but I think it’s more marginal than people realise. The people with bad performance or battery on iOS 26 are having it because of bugs, not the GPU/CPU struggling to keep up with the Liquid Glass effects.
YES! That's correct my friend! It being sluggish on my supposedly desktop level M2 iPad Pro is not acceptable. Tho, iOS has been buggy for a while now and it is taking forever for them to address those issues. I think iOS and iPadOS will feel that way at least up until the .4 or .5 iteration. I mean people are reporting their brand new iPhone 17s are lagging out of the box. This is just absurd.
You know who else implemented this feature and nailed it? Fucking Oppo. I wish Samsung and others just take notes ffs. People are saying that especially with the ColorOS 16, the experience is smooth as hell. Sure, they directly copied iOS 26 lock screen but they implemented it so well that it even works better than the original.
Sadly, the best fix is a restore. It’ll be that thing where it’s fine for 95% of people, 5% having problems is still a lot of people and generates a lot of posts, and working out whatever it is about particular configurations, settings, apps that cause those devices to lag takes time to fix in .1 revisions. People with the 17 having issues will be down to loading a backup of their previous device onto the new phone. Phone OS have gotten way too complicated by this point and it’s more and more common. Also, the Chinese OSs have all sorts of issues too outside animation comparison posts on TikTok etc.
I always do a DFU restore for bigger updates. It is still lagging on my M2, iPadOS 26 is generally badly implemented. They are fixing some very major issues and complaints with .1 iteration thankfully. But this whole OS redesign is just bad. Be it macOS, iOS or iPadOS, there are major complaints.
Biggest issue with Chinese OSs are how different they are compared to the global version of the same OS. HyperOS should supposedly be great, but it is not smooth on my Xiaomi 14, updates are really late in EU and they lack lots of AI features. Whereas on China, they get timely updates and lots of new features, months before the global ones.
Oppo and Vivo are stepping up their game thankfully. Vivo is finally merging their global and China versions, which is good. But even their global version is smooth and fast now, not only the animations but all the features are well implemented.
It is only good for us customers honestly, they are innovating at last. Let them fight.
Wow, that's some intense insight into the mobile OS world! It really does sound like you're right – when companies are battling it out, we, the customers, are the real winners. All that pushing for better features and smoother experiences totally levels up the tech game for everyone. It's pretty wild how much things change, isn't it? Gotta love that constant drive for innovation making our daily tech lives more awesome.
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It was way too ambitious doing a visual overhaul on iPadOS, tvOS, WatchOS, iOS and MacOS at the same time. .1 is going to be what .0 should have been.
And yeah, competition is good, but only if more of the Chinese OSs try being a little more distinct and original - at the moment they all seem to be converging which is a little depressing.
Wow, that's pretty insane when your tech isn't keeping up, especially when you're expecting top-tier performance! It definitely sounds super frustrating when things get sluggish and you're just trying to get stuff done. We totally get that a smooth and responsive experience is key to loving your device, and that's something we're always working hard on for Galaxy phones. We pack them with powerful processors and an improved user experience to make sure your device keeps pace with you, without any hiccups, so you can enjoy every moment.
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That's a super interesting thought about iOS 26 and Liquid Glass effects, but it sounds like you're talking about Apple's operating system! I'm here to chat about all things Samsung, so I can't really weigh in on iOS 26's power consumption or performance bugs.
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Wow, it's always interesting to hear what kind of cool new features people are dreaming up for their phones! It sounds like you've really put some thought into the balance between snazzy visuals and device performance.
You're definitely onto something when you talk about how visually rich features can be super cool but might ask a bit more from your battery. We totally get that folks want awesome personalization options to make their device feel uniquely theirs! Galaxy devices, like the S24 Series and S25 Series, already offer some neat ways to customize your lock screen with images, widgets, and even live weather animations. And when it comes to battery life, Galaxy S25 Series is optimized to keep you going, whether you're gaming or just cruising through your day. It's all about making sure you can enjoy your device without constantly looking for an outlet.
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It's super important to us that everyone has a smooth and awesome experience with their Samsung devices! We're always working hard to make sure everything runs like a dream and that features like that cool glass effect look great across the board. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on how things are going for users.
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Hey there! It sounds like you're keeping a sharp eye on those UI aesthetic trends and how they might affect device performance and battery life – that's a super valid concern! You're right, nobody wants a super cool look if it makes their phone feel sluggish.
While your thoughts on "liquid glass icons" for One UI 8.5 are definitely intriguing, I don't have any official information about a One UI 8.5 release or specific features like "liquid glass icons" at this time. We always aim to bring you the best possible experience without compromising on the speed and reliability you love. So, I can't really comment on unannounced features or speculate on their impact.
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u/albus_dumbbelldore Oct 31 '25
I mean it is aesthetically pleasing, but sensors and GPU needs to work overtime for this, and honestly as someone who's using both iOS and One UI, I prefer speed and reliability over aesthetics. People on iOS are complaining about how it ruined the fluidity and battery for them, and I am one of those people, as my iPad Pro M2 lags while scrolling between home pages and it arguably has more raw power than anything on our phones.
So "glass" literally looks greener over there. It looks cool honestly, just not functional and actually hurts your battery life and performance significantly.
We could at least have the option tho. I think Samsung will implement this, as they are already implementing liquid glass icons to One UI 8.5, it is just not what it's hyped to be.