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Samsung is already developing One UI 8.5 behind the scenes, and dozens of Galaxy phones and tablets are expected to receive the update after the Galaxy S26 family debuts. Here’s a concise guide to which models should get One UI 8.5 and what to expect from the rollout.
Eligible Galaxy devices by series
One useful rule of thumb: devices eligible for One UI 8.0 (Android 16) are likely candidates for One UI 8.5, since both builds share the same Android base. Below is the current list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets expected to receive One UI 8.5.
Galaxy S line
- Galaxy S25 FE, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z (foldables)
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Fold Special Edition, Z Fold 6, Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 6, Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4
Galaxy A and budget series
- Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33, A26, A25, A24
- A15, A16, A06, A17 (available in LTE and 5G variants where noted)
Galaxy Tab and tablets
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G) and Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G), Tab A9, A9+, A11
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab Active 5 and Tab Active 5 Pro
Other Galaxy families
- Galaxy F series: F56, F55, F54, F34, F16, F15, F06, F36
- Galaxy M series: M56, M55s, M55, M54, M34, M53, M33, M16, M15, M06
- Galaxy XCover: XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro, XCover 6 Pro (rugged devices)
Rollout expectations and timing
Samsung hasn’t announced One UI 8.5 yet, but early leaked builds reveal upcoming features and UI tweaks. Historically, Samsung unveils a major One UI release alongside its new S-series flagships, so One UI 8.5 will most likely be introduced with the Galaxy S26 family in early 2026.
A staged over-the-air rollout is expected: flagships and recent foldables usually receive the update first, followed by midrange and budget models. A limited beta could arrive for S-series devices late in the year, but there’s no official beta schedule at this time.
If your phone is listed as eligible for One UI 8.0 or Android 16, there’s a good chance it will also be updated to One UI 8.5. Keep an eye on Samsung’s software announcements and your device’s Software Update settings for availability.
Conclusion
One UI 8.5 will expand across Samsung’s ecosystem, from premium S and Z flagships to midrange A and M phones and many tablets. If your device appears on the eligible list and is receiving Android 16, expect One UI 8.5 to arrive in a future firmware build—timing will vary by model and region.
Source: sammobile
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