Samsung is gearing up to launch the first One UI 6 Beta, accompanied by the initial Android 14 Beta, for its Galaxy S23 lineup in the third week of this month. This exciting development marks the progression into July for those who might have missed it. While the first One UI 6 Beta presents an opportunity for users to experience Android 14, it is crucial to note that this early Beta release may not provide a stable and reliable experience for everyday use.

Impact of First One UI 6 Beta and Android 14 Beta on Galaxy S23 Ultra
To gauge the potential impact of the first One UI 6 Beta and Android 14 Beta on the powerful Galaxy S23 Ultra, the device underwent benchmarking on Geekbench (via Tarun Vats). Given that the Android 14 version used is a test version, the single-core score of 1712 and the multi-core score of 3476 were lower than the expected results that would accompany the final version of One UI 6, including the final Android 14 release.

Noteworthy Benchmark Test Reveals Samsung’s Internal Testing
While the benchmark results themselves do not provide significant insights, the existence of the benchmark test holds newsworthy value. It confirms that Samsung is internally testing the One UI 6 Beta and Android 14 Beta for its Galaxy S23 series. As per tradition, the current flagship models are typically the first to receive the One UI/Android Beta releases, with the previous year’s flagship series, in this case, the Galaxy S22 line, following suit.

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Samsung’s Aim for Earlier Releases
Samsung endeavors to bring its One UI interface and the latest Android iteration to Galaxy users earlier each year. Last year, Google launched Android 13 for eligible Pixels in mid-August, while the One UI 5/Android 13 update reached the Galaxy S22 series on October 24th. With the anticipated release of Android 14 next month for the Pixel 4a (5G) and newer models, Samsung aims to narrow the gap by delivering the final version of One UI 6/Android 14 to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Additional Information: Galaxy S23 Ultra Geekbench Listing
A Geekbench database sighting (via Tarun Vats) reveals the presence of the carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S23 Ultra intended for the US market (SM-S918U). This particular phone ran on Android 14-based One UI 6 software and achieved a single-core score of 1,712 and a multi-core score of 3,476. The existence of an actual device running Android 14 further confirms the expansion of internal testing.

Anticipated Beta Release for Galaxy S23 Series
Following Samsung’s usual pattern, the first beta version of Android 14-based One UI 6 software is expected to reach the Galaxy S23 series by the end of July in select countries such as China, India, Germany, the UK, and the US. While specific details about One UI 6 remain limited, minor UI changes are anticipated. Stock Android 14 introduces several exciting features, including the Predictive Back Gesture, an enhanced Share menu, per-app language preferences, improved Nearby Share, a transparent navigation bar in all apps, and enhanced battery health.


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