One UI 8, based on Android 16, is still under development, but Samsung may have already started working on its next iteration — One UI 8.5. Yes, you read that right. Samsung is skipping over versions like One UI 8.1 or 8.1.1 and returning to its older naming convention, at least for the next year. The last x.5 build was One UI 2.5, which was released four years ago.
While Samsung hasn’t confirmed One UI 8.5, references to it have been found in early beta builds of One UI 8.0. More recently, a Samsung community moderator acknowledged the update on the official forum, which further solidifies the ongoing speculation. While official details are under wraps, reports have revealed when One UI 8.5 might be released and which devices are likely to receive it. So, here’s everything we know about Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update.
When will Samsung release One UI 8.5, and what to expect from it?
One UI 8.5 will be based on Android 16 and is expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The update will then gradually roll out to eligible Samsung devices, starting with recent flagship models, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and other high-end devices. It will eventually make its way to mid-range and budget devices.
There are currently no details on the features or changes One UI 8.5 will bring, but given how small an upgrade One UI 8.0 is, we are not expecting groundbreaking changes. Still, it could bring some new Galaxy AI features, system-wide optimizations, and improved software stability.
Which Samsung phones and tablets are eligible for One UI 8.5 update?
The One UI 8.5 update list will likely include all Galaxy phones and tablets that are eligible for One UI 8.0. That means all flagship Galaxy phones launched since 2022, many mid-range and budget phones, and some tablets.
One UI 8.5 update list (expected):
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 (upcoming)
- Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 SE (upcoming)
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
- Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24, A12
- Galaxy A16 (LTE/5G), A15 (LTE/5G), A14 (LTE/5G)
- Galaxy A06 (LTE/5G)
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- Galaxy M35, M34, M33
- Galaxy M16, M15
- Galaxy M06, M05
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F56, F55, F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F16, F15, F14 (LTE)
- Galaxy F06, F05
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Samsung’s primary focus right now is on finalizing and rolling out One UI 8.0. The company is aiming to push the update as quickly as it can — especially after delays with One UI 7, which ultimately led Samsung to cancel One UI 7.1 and 7.1.1.
If you own a Galaxy S25 device, you can already join the One UI 8 beta program and get an early look at Android 16. In the meantime, we’ll keep tracking One UI 8.5 news and will update this article as more details become available. Be sure to check out our One UI for the latest updates.
Also Read:
1. The top 6 features in Samsung’s One UI 8
2. One UI 8 will be the last big upgrade for these Samsung devices
3. Why One UI 8 is a far more important upgrade than you think
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