What Is Samsung AI in One UI? (Complete Guide for 2025 Users)

 Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the heart of Samsung’s 2025 ecosystem. If you’ve updated to One UI 6.1 or One UI 7, you’ve probably seen the term Galaxy AI or Samsung AI across your phone settings, camera, and keyboard.

But what exactly is Samsung AI, and how does it change your Galaxy experience?

In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know — from what Samsung AI is, how it works, the new features it brings to Galaxy devices, and step-by-step instructions on how to use and enable each one.

1. What Is Samsung AI?

Samsung AI (also known as Galaxy AI) is a collection of artificial-intelligence features built into One UI — Samsung’s Android interface.

It combines on-device intelligence (AI that runs locally on your phone for privacy and speed) with cloud-based AI (for more advanced tasks like live translation or image editing).

In simple terms:

Samsung AI helps your phone think, understand, and assist you better than ever before.

It powers everything from voice commands and live translations to smart image editing and predictive text.

2. How Samsung AI Works Inside One UI

Samsung AI uses a mix of machine learning, natural language processing, and contextual awareness to make your phone smarter.

It’s designed to:

• Understand what you’re doing on your phone

• Predict what you might need next

• Automate routine actions

• Provide real-time translation and writing assistance

• Process data securely on-device

🔐 Privacy note: Many Samsung AI features work on-device, meaning your personal data stays stored locally instead of being uploaded to the cloud.

3. Samsung AI Features in One UI (2025 Update)

Here are the main AI-powered features you can use today:

🗣️ 1. Live Translate (Calls & Messages)

Live Translate is one of Samsung’s most impressive AI features. It translates phone calls or text messages in real time — so you can talk to anyone in another language without a third-party app.

How to Turn It On:

1. Go to Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Live Translate

2. Toggle Live Translate ON

3. Choose your spoken language and translation language

4. Enable Show captions during calls if desired

When you make or receive a call, Samsung AI automatically detects the other person’s language and shows real-time subtitles on your screen.

✍️ 2. Chat Assist (AI Writing Assistant)

This AI feature helps you rephrase messages in different tones — professional, polite, casual, or concise. It’s integrated into Samsung Keyboard and supports various apps like Messages, WhatsApp, and Gmail.

To enable Chat Assist:

1. Open Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Chat Assist

2. Toggle Rewriting suggestions ON

3. While typing, tap the AI sparkle icon ✨ on your keyboard to choose tone options

You can ask it to “make my text sound more polite” or “rewrite for business.”

📝 3. Note Assist in Samsung Notes

Taking notes has become smarter. Note Assist automatically organizes, summarizes, and formats your notes using AI.

Steps to use Note Assist:

1. Open Samsung Notes → Create a new note

2. Tap the AI (sparkle) button at the bottom

3. Choose Summarize, Format, or Generate cover

💡 Example: Write a long meeting note, then tap Summarize — Samsung AI creates a short, structured version automatically.

🧠 4. Browsing Assist (Summarize Web Pages)

Samsung Internet and the native browser now have AI-powered summarization tools.

To enable:

• Open Samsung Internet → Tap the three-line menu (☰) → Labs → Browsing Assist → ON

Now, when you open a long article, tap the AI icon to get a quick summary.

This feature is perfect for students, researchers, and everyday readers who don’t have time to read entire pages.

🗺️ 5. Circle to Search (Powered by Google AI + Samsung Integration)

Samsung partnered with Google to bring Circle to Search, a feature that lets you search anything on your screen — images, objects, or text — without switching apps.

To use Circle to Search:

1. Long-press the Home button or navigation bar

2. Circle or tap the object/text you want more info about

3. AI shows instant results, including links, product details, or translations

It’s deeply integrated into One UI and works seamlessly with Samsung AI and Google AI.

🎨 6. Generative Edit (AI Photo Editor)

Generative Edit is Samsung’s AI image editing feature, similar to Photoshop’s Generative Fill. You can remove unwanted objects, move items, or fill in missing areas — all powered by cloud-based AI.

To access Generative Edit:

1. Open the Gallery App → Select a photo

2. Tap Edit → Generative Edit (AI icon)

3. Use tools like Remove, Move, or Fill Background

4. Tap Generate to apply the change

Samsung AI analyzes the entire image and recreates realistic results.

📸 7. AI in Samsung Camera (Scene Optimization & Framing)

The Camera app now uses AI scene detection and auto-framing to adjust lighting, exposure, and focus automatically.

To activate AI Camera tools:
Open Camera → Settings → Scene Optimizer → ON

You can also use AI Zoom on supported models (like Galaxy S24 Ultra) for enhanced detail without pixelation.

4. On-Device vs Cloud AI: What’s the Difference?

Samsung divides its AI features into two categories:

This hybrid approach means your phone can stay fast and secure while still benefiting from advanced cloud AI features when needed.

5. How to Enable or Manage AI Settings in One UI

You can manage all Galaxy AI features in one central location:

Path:
Settings → Advanced Intelligence

Here you’ll find toggles for:

• Live Translate

• Chat Assist

• Browsing Assist

• Note Assist

• AI Settings & Permissions

You can also decide whether to store data on-device only or allow cloud AI processing for better accuracy.

6. Samsung AI and Bixby: What’s the Connection?

While Bixby remains Samsung’s voice assistant, many new AI functions now work independently of it.

However, Bixby itself uses Samsung AI for smarter voice recognition and contextual responses. For example:

“Hi Bixby, summarize my last note.”
This triggers Note Assist automatically through AI integration.

So in short — Samsung AI powers Bixby’s intelligence, while also offering new tools beyond voice commands.

7. Future of Samsung AI (One UI 7 and Beyond)

Samsung has confirmed that future One UI versions will expand Galaxy AI with:

• AI-generated wallpapers & themes

• AI voice dubbing for videos

• Offline Live Translate

• Generative video editing

• AI summary for PDFs and documents

Samsung’s goal is to make AI the core of every Galaxy device, from phones and tablets to watches and smart home products.

💬 In other words:

Your Galaxy will not just respond — it will anticipate your needs.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is Samsung AI free?
Yes. Most Galaxy AI features are free for supported devices (Galaxy S23 series, S24, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and newer). Some cloud AI tools may require a Samsung Account sign-in.

Q2: Which phones support Samsung AI?
Galaxy S23/S24 series, Z Fold/Flip 5 and newer, Tab S9 series, and select mid-range models after 2024.

Q3: Does Samsung AI replace Bixby?
No. Bixby still exists as the voice assistant, but Samsung AI adds extra features like translation, summarization, and generative editing.

Q4: Can I turn off Samsung AI?
Yes. Go to Settings → Advanced Intelligence → Turn Off specific AI features or disable all “Cloud AI” options.

9. Summary: What Makes Samsung AI Special

Let’s recap what we’ve covered:

✅ Samsung AI = Galaxy AI + One UI Integration
✅ Combines on-device + cloud AI for speed, privacy, and power
✅ Enables real-time translation, smart writing, photo editing, and automation
✅ Deeply integrated into apps like Notes, Keyboard, Camera, and SmartThings
✅ Designed for everyday users — no setup complexity

In short, Samsung AI turns your Galaxy into a truly intelligent assistant, capable of understanding, predicting, and simplifying your daily tasks.

Whether you’re chatting, working, studying, or editing photos — Samsung AI works quietly in the background to make everything faster, smarter, and more intuitive.