Samsung might be adopting a complete iOS-like Liquid Glass appearance in OneUI 9.5.

      Well, it seems that Samsung might opt for a complete Liquid Glass aesthetic instead of the slightly altered version currently available.

      Samsung appears to be gearing up for a significant visual redesign for One UI, with initial leaks indicating that One UI 9.5 could feature a more glass-like design characterized by shinier edges, transparency, and enhanced visual depth.

      These reported updates emerged shortly after Samsung began releasing One UI 9 Beta 5 for the Galaxy S26 series. As reported by Android Central, leaker Fahad Ali shared early screenshots of the upcoming interface on X, providing a glimpse of Samsung’s intended design direction.

      Samsung may be incorporating a more glass-inspired look for One UI

      The leaked images imply that Samsung is testing a glass-themed interface within various sections of One UI 9.5. Certain elements, including Samsung’s widgets like Now Brief and Floating UI components, reportedly showcase shinier edges, while some apps produced by Samsung seem to have a more glass-like border.

      Additionally, some interface components may exhibit a blur effect when positioned over other items, thereby enhancing the distinction between foreground controls and the background. Another reported modification includes a refined backdrop shading effect, which Samsung could utilize to enhance visual depth between interface elements and the background.

      Exclusive sneak peek at One UI 9.5 on the Galaxy S26! ✨​ Notice the fresh design enhancements? Samsung is incorporating subtle backdrop shading across home screen widgets, bottom navigation bars, and top header buttons. They've also added a Search feature in the Dialer which… pic.twitter.com/xOoIv1XPL4— Fahad Ali Javed (@fahadalijaved) August 14, 2026

      The Phone app seems to remain relatively unchanged in the leaked material; however, the search icon has reportedly shifted to the floating navigation bar at the bottom of the display, sitting between the contact button and the three-dot menu. It appears that Samsung may also be working on an App Lock feature for One UI 9.5, potentially allowing users to secure selected applications via a password, biometric verification, or another authentication method.

      This design shift is noteworthy as it indicates that Samsung is actively pursuing more pronounced visual effects rather than merely refining the existing One UI interface.

      Do not anticipate One UI 9.5 on phones in the near future

      One UI 9.5 is still unconfirmed, and Samsung has not officially announced the update or verified the leaked design. Timing suggests that Galaxy users will have to be patient. Samsung recently launched One UI 9 Beta 5 for Galaxy S26 devices, while reports indicate that One UI 9.5 may not debut until April or May 2027. There is also a chance that Samsung may not introduce a public beta program for One UI 9.5 this year.

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      For now, the leaked images provide an early insight rather than a completed product. Samsung may modify or eliminate certain elements before the official release since the software is still under development.

      Should the reported design withstand testing, One UI 9.5 could significantly alter the appearance of Samsung devices, making glass effects and additional depth more prominent throughout the interface.

      Moinak Pal has been covering both consumer technology and automotive technology for several years.

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