Samsung is reportedly preparing a significant enhancement to its RAM Plus feature with the upcoming One UI 8 update, allowing users to allocate up to 12GB of virtual RAM — a notable increase from the current 8GB limit in One UI 7. This upgrade aims to improve multitasking capabilities and performance, especially on devices with limited physical memory.
Virtual RAM Expansion: What’s New in One UI 8
Samsung’s RAM Plus utilizes internal storage as virtual memory, boosting the device’s capacity to handle more background apps and heavy tasks. In One UI 7, users can select from 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of additional virtual RAM. However, a report from SamMobile suggests that One UI 8 introduces a 12GB option, giving users more headroom for performance-intensive applications.
This change addresses user concerns about stagnant memory specs across the Galaxy lineup. For instance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra shipped with the same 12GB of RAM as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, leading to limited improvement in multitasking.
Why More Virtual RAM Matters
Increasing virtual RAM doesn’t replace physical RAM but significantly enhances background task management and system stability. Modern Android applications often run background services for updates, notifications, and syncing, which can tax the device’s available memory.
With the new 12GB RAM Plus setting in One UI 8, Samsung devices can keep more apps active without slowing down, offering smoother user experiences and faster app switching.
One UI 8 Rollout Timeline and Expectations
While One UI 8 is still in development, the recent release of One UI 7 across various Galaxy models indicates that the new version may not launch until late 2025 or early 2026. Initial updates are expected to roll out to flagship models first, including the Galaxy S25 series, followed by broader deployment across mid-range and older devices.
In addition to RAM Plus upgrades, One UI 8 is expected to bring refinements to system features and performance optimization, rather than a complete overhaul.
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