Early build on Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 shows subtle but important tweaks
Samsung is updating its DeX experience with a new design powered by Android 16’s desktop mode. While many features remain the same, some changes are now noticeable for users who rely on this desktop-like environment.
Samsung DeX, which first launched with the Galaxy S8 in 2017, allows supported Galaxy phones to connect to an external display and offer a desktop-style interface. With the arrival of One UI 8 and Android 16, Samsung is building DeX on top of Android’s new native desktop mode, which Google officially introduced at I/O 2025.
Although Android’s desktop mode is still in beta, Samsung’s version in One UI 8 appears more refined. The new DeX experience is currently available on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, and early impressions suggest that most of the core DeX interface remains intact.
