List of Samsung Galaxy devices expected to receive One UI 8.5 update: Is your device on the list?
Samsung officially launched One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 alongside the Galaxy S26 series. Below is a list of phones and tablets expected to receive the upgrade soon.
Samsung has officially introduced the One UI 8.5 interface, developed on the Android 16 operating system, alongside the launch of the Galaxy S26 flagship series. Currently, the company is actively working to bring this update to older devices soon, helping users optimize their experience with the latest software.
One UI 8.5 Update Roadmap
Although Samsung hasn't officially announced a list of supported devices, based on current software update policies, One UI 8.5 is expected to appear on most Galaxy devices that previously ran One UI 8.0 or came pre-installed with that version.
Currently, the One UI 8.5 beta program has been rolled out for the Galaxy S25 series with 6 test builds. Sources from Samsung's community forums indicate that the company is also preparing to open a beta program for the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 to ensure stability before their widespread release.
List of Galaxy devices expected to receive upgrades.
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z series (Foldable display)
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Fold4
- Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Flip4
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24
- Galaxy A17, A16, A15 (including both 4G and 5G variants)
- Galaxy A07, A06 (including both 4G and 5G variants)
Galaxy M and Galaxy F series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- Galaxy M36, M35, M34, M33
- Galaxy M17, M16, M15, M07, M06
- Galaxy F70e, F56, F55, F54, F36, F34, F17, F16, F15, F07, F06
Galaxy Tab and XCover series
- Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+, S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A11, Tab A11+, Tab A9, Tab A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro, XCover 6 Pro
Specifications of the Galaxy S26 series with One UI 8.5 pre-installed.
The Galaxy S26 series were the first devices to experience One UI 8.5 with powerful hardware configurations, especially the appearance of new generation processors on 2nm and 3nm processes.
| Parameter | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 Plus | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor chip | Exynos 2600 (2nm) | Exynos 2600 (2nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| Screen | 6.3 inch 120Hz | 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz | 6.9-inch 2K 120Hz |
| Maximum brightness | 2600 nits | 2600 nits | 2600 nits |
| RAM / Battery | 12GB / 4300 mAh | 12GB / 4900 mAh | 12GB / 5000 mAh |
| Main camera | 50MP | 50MP | 200MP (100x Zoom) |
| Fast charging | 25W | 45W | 60W |
The accelerated beta testing pace shows Samsung is working to optimize the software to avoid delays like those experienced with the previous One UI 7 version. Users of older Galaxy devices can expect to receive a stable update in the near future.