Samsung One UI 8.5 icon design adjustments: 3D effect significantly weakened, or one of the multiple solutions tested

Samsung One UI 8.5 icon design adjustments: 3D effect significantly weakened, or one of the multiple solutions tested

Tech 10.27.25

According to the latest leaked One UI 8.5 beta firmware, Samsung is significantly reducing the 3D aesthetic of its app icons. Previous versions featured a strong 3D texture, but user reviews were polarized. This adjustment is likely just one of several tests Samsung is conducting before finalizing the design.

According to the leaked content, the new icon design retains basic recognizability while simplifying lighting and dimensionality, moving closer to a flatter style. Previous versions of the 3D icons sparked controversy due to their high-contrast shadows and perspective effects, with some users finding them visually burdensome, while others appreciated their technological appeal. IT Home cited an analysis stating that One UI 8.5 is still in the early stages of development, and Samsung typically tests various design styles before officially releasing them, refining the final design based on user feedback.

Based on Samsung's update cadence, One UI 8.5 is expected to be officially released in early 2026, alongside the Galaxy S26 series. By then, the final form of the icon design and the overall visual language of the system will be clearly defined. This adjustment once again confirms Samsung’s strategy of balancing innovation and user experience in UI iteration, but the specific design direction still needs to wait for more information to be disclosed later.

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