One UI 7 leak shows potential new design for icons, UI, and more

Android 15-based One UI 7 is the next big OS update for Galaxy devices. It is expected to bring some notable changes, especially in its UI. Now, new leaks show some of the new design elements that One UI 7 could bring.

Apparently, the announcement of the new update is not far away. In fact, a Max Jambor post on X states that the first One UI 7 beta will be available starting next week. However, before that, leaker Chun Bhai posted screenshots detailing some cosmetic changes. So, you won’t have to wait until then to find out what some things would look like.

This would be the One UI 7 new icon design

Samsung seems to be tweaking several UI elements to try to refresh the user experience. The most notable at first glance seems to be the shape of the icons. Now they will be more rounded than before, but maintaining a square base. In addition, the company redesigned the icons of some of its own apps. In certain cases, the new icon design seems inspired by iOS, something that is being criticized by several.

For example, the One UI 7 Gallery app icon looks like a “reinterpretation” of its iOS equivalent. On the other hand, Samsung also changed the battery icon in the status bar. Now, it is shaped like a thick pill, which is also getting some user backslash.

Easier customization and more changes

Additionally, the company is making it easier to access certain customization options that were previously hidden. For example, there is now an option to make icons bigger by removing their label. This feature was already available before but from a Good Lock module. Now, you can find this setting on the normal customization page.

Other changes mentioned in the reports include a redesigned Camera app. The new design seeks to make it easier to use with one hand. Samsung also renamed the “AR Emoji” feature to “Galaxy Avatar.” Meanwhile, Ice Universe, a Samsung-focused leaker, said that “icons and some details of the design may still be modified.” So, it’s possible the leaked items look different for the stable rollout, or even for the beta.