The highly anticipated One UI 8.5 update reveals a new feature to save battery life
By ForGeeks
Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update was expected to be just a light update, but new leaks about the Galaxy S25 Ultra firmware indicate that it’s hiding something more interesting – a smarter and more efficient way to save battery life.
Besides minor design changes, the update brings a new feature called “Battery Saving via Network”. This feature appears to help extend the phone’s life without the need for manual intervention, thanks to Samsung’s use of personal data analytics.
The new feature will also help the phone run longer without the need for manual intervention.
According to Android Authority, the technology uses Samsung’s Personal Data Intelligence system, which is already used in features like Now Brief. It learns the user’s habits to identify periods when the device is not active – for example, when the user is sleeping, relaxing at home, or simply not in use.
Android Authority says the technology uses Samsung’s Personal Data Intelligence system, which is already used in features like Now Brief.
Based on this, the system automatically limits background network activity, reducing load and reducing power consumption.
One line of code explicitly states, “Save battery life by limiting network performance when your phone is not likely to be in use, such as when you’re sleeping.” Other lines specify that users will be able to control this feature and customize the allowed apps and services through the settings menu.
Another line specifies that users will be able to control this feature and customize the allowed apps and services through the settings menu.
This feature implies that users will be able to reduce power consumption associated with background updates, notifications and network requests, which is especially important for devices with smaller batteries and slower charging compared to some competitors from China.
The update is expected to be released alongside the Galaxy S26 series in the first quarter of 2026. Subsequently, it will likely be available for existing flagships, including the Galaxy S25 series.
