Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A55 is already in line for its next big software update, if a recent Geekbench listing is anything to go by. The listing shows the device running Android 16, suggesting that Samsung has started testing One UI 8 on more than just its flagship S25 series.
The benchmark result, shared by @Alfaturk16 on X and reported by SamMobile, shows the Galaxy A55 (model number SM-A556E) with Android 16 onboard. This is an early sign that One UI 8 development has extended beyond the Galaxy S25 lineup, which currently has exclusive access to the beta version.
While it’s unlikely this means a public beta is coming soon for the A55, it does point to internal testing already being underway. The Geekbench scores — 1,150 for single-core and 3,417 for multi-core — are in line with what we’ve seen from the A55’s Exynos 1480 on Android 15 and One UI 7.
Originally launched in March 2024, the Galaxy A55 features a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a focus on premium design at a mid-range price. The fact that it’s already being tested with Android 16 suggests Samsung is staying on track with its update roadmap. While the stable release will likely roll out first to flagships like the S25 and the A56, the A55 is expected to get the update sometime later in 2025 — possibly by the end of the year.
One UI 8 is expected to bring subtle but useful upgrades like adaptive lock screen clocks, system-wide live captions, and further Galaxy AI features that aim to improve daily usability.
The A55’s early Android 16 appearance is a good sign for users hoping for timely software support. While the wait for the final build may stretch into late 2025, it looks like Samsung is already laying the groundwork.
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