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Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench running One UI 8, based on Android 16, signaling rapid development for the next major OS update. With a beta program launching this month and a stable release expected by September 2025, it’s the final big update for the S22 series.
Samsung is pushing One UI 8, built on Android 16, to its Galaxy lineup with a surprising pace, as confirmed by a Geekbench listing of the Galaxy S22 Ultra running the new firmware, per @tarunvats33 on X. The 2022 flagship, launched with Android 12, is nearing the end of its four-year major update cycle, making One UI 8 its last significant OS refresh. Early firmware tests on newer devices like the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 6 show One UI 8 is currently a lightweight update, focusing on minor UI tweaks like smoother animations and an updated Quick Share.
The One UI 8 beta, set to kick off in May 2025, will likely include the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, alongside flagships like the S23 and S24 series. Google’s timeline points to a stable release between June and September, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 debuting it in July. However, the feature list remains short—includes a refined DeX mode and Secure Folder enhancements, leaving some fans hoping Samsung adds more during the beta.
For the S22 series, One UI 8 brings Android 16’s private space API for that Secure Folder enhancement and minor Galaxy AI updates. The S22 Ultra’s 108MP camera still shines, but its 4-year-old 5,000mAh battery may lean on Android 16’s efficiency. Will Samsung beef up One UI 8’s sparse offerings, or is this a quiet farewell for the S22? The beta will reveal more.
Here’s a list of devices that have received or will receive One UI 7 update but won’t be upgraded to One UI 8.
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