One UI 9.5 could be a disappointing upgrade but One UI 10 is tipped to bring “historically biggest change”

Samsung has been rolling out the One UI 9.0 software for a few weeks now. The Android 17-based update is now available to a wide range of eligible devices. With the rollout entering into the final phases, Samsung’s software team has already begun preparing for the One UI 9.5 release early next year, but the wait may not be worth it.

One UI 9.5 is tipped to bring minor changes

Tipster Ice Universe, who has been a reliable source for Samsung leaks for years, has shared on X that One UI 9.5 will be a minor update. It will be based on Android 17, just like One UI 9.0. The upcoming software is expected to debut with the Galaxy S27 series in February or March 2027.

Samsung hasn’t shared anything about One UI 9.5 yet. However, there have been quite a few recent leaks, revealing details about the upcoming changes. One of the biggest visual upgrades spotted so far is the new ripple animation applied system wide, making the interaction feel more fluid and alive.

One UI 9.5 reportedly adds new Galaxy AI tools to Samsung Keyboard. However, users may finally have to pay to use Galaxy AI features. One UI 9.5 is also expected to offer improved Liquid Glass aesthetics, a native app lock, and DeX improvements.

While One UI 9.5 may bring quite a few changes, they feel well short of a major upgrade. Samsung could offer more to One UI 9.5. We’ll know more about the changes once the beta program goes live, which could happen later this month.

One UI 10 is tipped to offer historical changes

Tipster Ice Universe believes that Samsung is saving the best for the One UI 10. He says the software will introduce “historically biggest change” without going much into exact changes.

One UI 10 will be based on Android 18, and is expected to debut with the next-generation Galaxy foldables in the mid-2027. Some early rumors suggest the upcoming software could integrate artificial intelligence directly into the core architecture rather than treating AI as a set of standalone tools.

One UI 10 is rumored to introduce proactive AI agents capable of completing multi-step tasks across different apps and services in the background. It may also be able to pull relevant details into a single unified view from different apps. The update is said to focus on deeper integration across Samsung products, including phones, tablets, foldables, and newer hardware like Galaxy Ring, smart glasses, and the Galaxy XR headset.

These are some early rumored changes coming to One UI 10. Reports also believe it could bring major visual upgrades and a host of exciting features. We’ll learn more about them as we get closer to the release.

Recent rumors suggest Samsung could rebrand One UI 10 to ‘Galaxy OS’. There hasn’t been concrete evidence yet, so it’s best to take the information with a pinch of salt.