As we are all well aware of the fact that Samsung Galaxy phones run One UI. Whereas some of the android phones have different versions namely One UI Core. So moving ahead, we going to discuss how one can differ from another and make you aware of the difference between the same.
One UI is basically an Android skin by Samsung for its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. As it runs on top of Android and therefore gives Galaxy devices a unique identity that each of its fans would love. Although, not known to many but not all Samsung phones come with One UI.
So, if someone owns a budget Samsung device, then there’s a chance that it’s probably running One UI Core. And hence further in this article, we’ll have a look and understand that what is One UI Core is, how it’s different, and why it exists in the first place. Let’s do a deep dive.
What Is One UI Core? How Is It Different?
One UI is often considered and rated by reviewers also by tech enthusiasts as one of the best Android skins available today. In contrast to the facts that how versatile, feature-packed, and user-friendly it is.
On the other hand, One UI Core is a lite version of One UI and which is to be found on cheaper Samsung smartphones.
Although, One UI Core has fewer features, but simultaneously retains the same design language and comes with a lot of the same pre-installed Samsung apps found on One UI. While the core is not as well-optimized with respect to its elder brother One UI. But comparative to the price at which it’s available, there’s not much room to complain.
How to Check if You Have One UI or One UI Core
Now are the steps to determine whether your Samsung phone has One UI or One UI Core. And that can be easily checked from device settings. The steps are as follows:
- Go to Settings >
- About phone >
- Software information.
- Here, at the top of the menu, you’ll either see the One UI version or the One UI Core version.
If it’s the former, you have the regular One UI, i.e., the better one with all the features.
The latest Samsung devices that have the One UI Core are Galaxy M12, A02, M51, and Tab A7. Therefore, it is recommended to the ones who are planning to buy a Samsung in the near future. And for that, the company maintains a list of devices running One UI Core that anyone can use to check. It means, if your desired mobile is not on the list then it has One UI.
What Features Are Missing From One UI Core?
Since Samsung hasn’t officially revealed which features are missing from One UI Core. But on the basis of given the complaints and feedback users have made over the years. And with the help of this, we have a pretty good idea of the differences between the two variants.
But before we begin further, it has to be noted that One UI Core gets updated just like One UI to get new features. So, there’s a possibility that your One UI Core phone might have some of the below-mentioned apps and features. These can also vary depending on your specific model or region.
Below is the list of features that are missing from One UI Core:
- Bixby Routines
- Easy Mode
- Edge Panels & Edge Lighting
- Game Launcher
- Good Lock
- Link to Windows
- Samsung Knox Security
- Samsung Health
- Samsung Pay
- Secure Folder
Why Cheap Samsung Phones Have One UI Core
Now there are numerous reasons that depict that why Samsung removed some of the best One UI features from One UI Core. Although the most certainly, one is to tempt buyers to buy more expensive Galaxy devices running One UI. Whereas, there are many more logical reasons as well indicate why Core can’t have the same features.
For example, the Core variant doesn’t have the Knox security and reason beyond the same as it requires a separate (and expensive) hardware component in the device. Therefore, putting the same in the budgeted phones would definitely bump up the price to a great extent.
Whereas on the other hand, some phones running over the Core variant don’t have Samsung Health pre-installed. As they either lack some of the necessary sensors. While the quality of those sensors isn’t as good as the app requires to deliver accurate real-time health results.
The Same One UI You Love, but Moderated
However, apart from the features and apps difference, listed above. There are various fine distinctions between the One UI and One UI Core. Another example to consider is that One UI Core devices have missing camera features. Also, it doesn’t show an option to back up your files using Samsung Cloud and Microsoft OneDrive in the My Files app.
Lastly, it would suggest that, if you find a missing feature on your One UI Core device that’s not listed here. It is recommended that report the same on the Samsung Members app to find support from the Samsung community.