10 Samsung Galaxy Features All Android Phones Should Learn

If you've been using a Samsung phone for a few years now, you'll find that the great features offered by the Galaxy line are hard to beat. In fact, many users wish other Android phone makers would adopt these features.

Table of Contents

• 1. Pop-up view for app
• 2. Edge Panel
• 3. Hide app option
• 4. Dual Messenger
• 5. Secure Folder
• 6. Video call effects
• 7. Modes and Routines
• 8. Good Lock Module
• 9. Chat Assist
• 10. Easy Mode

1. Pop-up view for app

While most Android phones support split-screen mode, it can only run up to two apps at once. However, running apps using One UI's pop-up view feature allows you to run multiple apps at once.

This feature essentially turns an app into a small, resizable window that floats above other apps, bringing a PC-like experience directly to your smartphone. You can adjust the size of the app window and even shrink it to a small, easily accessible icon.

This lets you take full advantage of the large screen and interact with multiple apps at once. For example, you can watch a YouTube video while replying to a message, browsing the web, or streaming, all without switching back and forth between apps.

2. Edge Panel

One of the standout multitasking features of Samsung Galaxy phones is the Edge Panel. Anyone who has used a Samsung device can attest to how practical and versatile this tool is.

Not only does it provide quick access to apps and contacts, it also includes a variety of useful widgets. With a simple swipe, you can access reminders, clipboard content, and even perform quick actions like taking a screenshot, composing a message, or adding a new contact.

Overall, the Edge Panel streamlines workflow and provides an efficient way to access various features without interrupting the home screen, making it a handy feature that every Android phone should adopt.

3. Hide app option

The app hiding option is a subtle but incredibly useful feature for anyone who wants privacy. You can use it to keep certain apps — be it personal finance tools, dating apps, or games — out of sight without having to uninstall them.

Samsung's One UI makes it easy to hide apps, but many Android phones, including Google's Pixel devices, don't have this feature — with the exception of OnePlus devices. As a result, users have to rely on third-party launchers, which isn't always ideal.

4. Dual Messenger

Samsung's Dual Messenger feature offers a native option to clone messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Messenger, and more. This feature is especially useful for anyone who needs to manage two separate accounts — such as a personal account and a work account — on a single device.

While it is possible to install two copies of the same app on other Android phones, it is often necessary to use a third-party app. Other Android OEMs should give users the flexibility to manage multiple accounts to avoid the hassle and risks associated with third-party apps.

5. Secure Folder

Secure Folder has to be one of the most underrated features on Samsung Galaxy phones. It’s a private space where you can safely store photos, videos, files, and even apps, away from prying eyes. This data remains in local storage, protected by a PIN or password that you set.

This level of privacy should be standard on all Android devices, as it provides peace of mind for those who want to keep their personal information safe and accessible.

6. Video call effects

While some messaging apps like WhatsApp support video call effects like background blur, not all do. However, with One UI's video call effects, you can change the background during a call to a solid color or a custom image. There's also an auto-framing feature that adjusts the camera to keep you centered no matter how much you move around.

The best part is that these video call effects work seamlessly across all apps, including Messenger, Meet, WhatsApp, and more.

7. Modes and Routines

Remember automation apps like IFTTT and Tasker? Now you can use One UI's Modes and Routines feature to bring similar automation capabilities to your Samsung phone.

With Modes, you can customize device settings for different situations — like work, sleep, or exercise — adjusting notifications, sound options, and more. For example, you can set up Driving mode, which when enabled, automatically opens Spotify and reads notifications aloud.

Routines, on the other hand, take automation even further by allowing actions based on triggers like location, time, or app usage. You can create a routine that automatically turns on Do Not Disturb when you get to work. Integrating options like this directly into the Settings app could dramatically improve the experience on any Android phone.

8. Good Lock Module

Customization is one of Android's strongest points, and while most Android phones excel in this regard, none can match the customization capabilities of Samsung's Good Lock module.

For example, the Keys Cafe module lets you design your own keyboard from scratch, customizing color schemes, effects, sizes, and more. QuickStar lets you hide specific status bar icons — such as the alarm, VPN, or battery icon — for a cleaner look. Furthermore, the Theme Park module lets you create personalized themes by modifying elements like the Quick Settings panel, icons, and volume controls.

There are a variety of different Good Lock modules available that provide an unparalleled level of control over the look and functionality of your device.

9. Chat Assist

With Galaxy AI, Samsung has brought some incredibly useful features to its Galaxy phones. But if there's one feature every Android phone should adopt, it's Chat Assist.

It can automatically correct grammar and spelling errors in the text you type, as well as create messages from scratch based on the information you enter. But that's not all - Chat Assist also offers rephrasing options, allowing you to tailor your messages to different contexts, whether you want to be polite, casual, or professional.

10. Easy Mode

Not everyone who uses a smartphone is tech-savvy, which is where Samsung's Easy Mode comes in. It simplifies the user interface to make the phone more accessible to those who are new to smartphones or find them too complicated.

Easy Mode enlarges text and icons, simplifies menus, and reduces screen clutter. This mode is especially beneficial for seniors, children, or anyone who prefers a less complicated device. For this reason, it is a feature that all Android phones should adopt to provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience for everyone.

From multitasking enhancements to customization options, the features listed above are all very practical. Implementing some of these features can significantly improve the user experience on all Android phones.