Some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners report worse battery life after One UI 9
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Some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners say their phones drain faster after the One UI 9 update, with no official statement from Samsung so far.
- Complaints involve some Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 phones after One UI 9
- One user reported the phone dying in just over 5 hours on heavy use
- A Galaxy S25 series user now charges 3 to 4 times a day
- Reports are not widespread so far
- No official statement from Samsung on the issue
A 9to5Google report dated October 22, 2026 highlights complaints from some owners of Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 phones who say battery life got worse after installing One UI 9, Samsung's latest Android 17-based update that is now rolling out more widely.
According to user complaints, one owner said the phone died in just over 5 hours, though that person acknowledged heavy use. Posts on Reddit mentioned increased idle battery drain, and one Galaxy S25 series user said the phone now needs charging 3 to 4 times a day, with others reporting a similar experience.
The report notes that these cases appear to be the exception rather than the rule so far: complaints are not widespread and there is no large wave of users reporting the exact same problem. The article does not include any official statement from Samsung about the battery drain.
Suggested troubleshooting steps include a simple reboot, force-stopping apps that drain power in the background, or a factory reset. The report also notes that weaker battery life after major updates on last-generation devices is an established pattern.
MobiArabia has no store prices for the Galaxy S25 in Egypt, Saudi Arabia or the UAE at this time, and the available sources do not make clear whether it is sold in these markets. We will add store prices when they are available, and buyers deciding now may want to watch whether the complaints spread before committing.
