Samsung split screen functionality in 2025 has improved with the introduction of enhanced multitasking options, especially on devices running One UI 8 and Android 15 or 16. You can use split screen on both smartphones (like the Galaxy S25 and Z Flip 6) and Smart TVs, supporting a wide range of multitasking use cases.
How to use split screen on Samsung phones (Galaxy S25, Flip 6, etc.):
- Open the Recent Apps menu by swiping up from the bottom and holding for a second.
- Tap the icon of the app you wish to use and select "Open in split screen view."
- Select the second app you want to display alongside the first.
- You can adjust the divider between the two apps to resize their windows [1] [3] [4] [5].
- To close split screen, swipe up or down on the divider or tap the close (X) icon [4] [5].
New Features in 2025:
- One UI 8 (on Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, S25 series and others) introduces a 90:10 split, letting one app take nearly the whole display with a slim portion of the other app accessible, for faster switching and improved multitasking speed [2].
- Larger screens and foldables allow up to three simultaneous apps in split screen or "Multi-Active Windows" mode [10].
- Frequently used app pairs can be saved to quickly launch two apps together in split screen view [5].
- S25 Ultra supports S Pen multitasking; you can annotate, cross-reference, or drag-and-drop between split screen apps [5].
On Samsung Smart TVs:
- The "Multi View" feature allows you to split your screen into up to four sections (depending on model), displaying different content streams at once [6].
- Supported on 2023–2025 Smart TVs, with compatibility for screen mirroring from Android or iOS devices [6].
Other Multitasking Modes:
- "Pop-up View" lets you open apps in floating windows over others, and "Multi Window" can be accessed via the edge panel or settings [7] [9].
Key limitations/caveats:
- Some apps may not support split screen or pop-up mode.
- The exact process may differ between models and software versions, but the Recent Apps method is consistent across new Samsung devices [1] [5].
Samsung’s 2025 split screen features allow robust multitasking on phones and TVs, maximizing productivity and entertainment flexibility.