Samsung continues its race to ensure maximum security for its users by releasing a new critical security update for Galaxy devices. The new patch, distributed in the month of July, stands out for its speed and completeness compared to what is offered by other players in the sector, particularly Google, which this month has left millions of users waiting for updates.
The South Korean company has indeed fixed a critical vulnerability and another 21 high-severity flaws attributed to the July Android security package. To these are added 17 vulnerabilities specific to Samsung, as well as significant exposures concerning its chipsets. The result is an update package that remains among the most comprehensive and timely in the Android landscape.
Google surprises: no patch for July
In stark contrast with Samsung, Google has left users and industry insiders surprised: the Android security bulletin for July 2025 indeed states that “there are no Android security patches in the July 2025 bulletin.” Even for Pixel owners, the communication is the same: “there are no Pixel security patches in the July 2025 bulletin,” justifying the choice with the fact that the latest Android 16 update already carries the July security flag.
This situation creates a clear disparity between Pixel and Samsung: while the Korean giant accelerates with the fixes and innovations of Android 16, Google seems to slow down, leaving a vast audience of users uncovered. Furthermore, the promised fixes from Qualcomm for the vulnerabilities reported last month are still not visible, which even prompted the US government to impose a mandatory update for its personnel, with a practically impossible deadline to meet.
One UI 8: privacy and security at the center of Samsung devices
Meanwhile, the anticipation grows for the general release of One UI 8, the new Samsung interface based on Android 16. Rumors suggest a debut is imminent, although July still seems like an overly optimistic date. The new version promises significant improvements in terms of privacy and security for all compatible Galaxy phones, confirming Samsung’s commitment to keeping a bull focus on these aspects.
The update to One UI 8 represents a further step forward in Samsung’s strategy, which aims to offer its users an increasingly secure and up-to-date Android experience. However, the Galaxy update process is notoriously more complex compared to that of the Pixel: only the most recent flagships benefit from seamless updates, while for all other models, the distribution takes weeks, among regional variants and operators.
Galaxy Updates: a complex but necessary process
Every beginning of the month highlights the complexity of the Samsung update process compared to the Pixels. The longer timelines and the absence of “seamless” updates for many models are often subject to criticism, especially considering the delays that accumulate even on operating system upgrades. However, the quantity and quality of the patches released make these updates essential for user security.
All Galaxy owners are therefore invited to install the latest available version as soon as they receive the notification. Despite Google’s communication suggesting a situation of calm, the vulnerabilities resolved by Samsung are numerous and significant, and ignoring the update could expose the devices to concrete risks.
Attention to older devices: when it’s time to change
Another hot topic concerns Android phones that cannot be updated beyond Android 12. Google has indeed stopped support for these devices, and the recent introduction of the new Play Integrity API will soon cause some apps to malfunction on these models. If your Galaxy cannot be updated to at least Android 13, it’s time to seriously consider an upgrade.
Security in the mobile world is a continuous race, and Samsung seems to have understood the importance of never slowing down. With the July patch and the new features coming with One UI 8, the Korean company confirms itself among the leaders in data protection and timely response to cyber threats. For users, the message is clear: updating is essential, and choosing devices that guarantee constant support is more than ever a priority today.