TL;DR
- Samsung has announced a stable version of One UI 8.5 alongside the Galaxy S26 series at today’s Unpacked event.
- The update brings a slew of AI upgrades, including improvements to Bixby and Now Brief.
- Samsung has yet to reveal the timeline for the One UI 8.5 rollout for older devices.
It’s a big day for Samsung. The Galaxy S26 series has finally been officially revealed alongside the Galaxy Buds 4 series, after months of leaks. But it’s also a big day for existing Samsung users, who can finally get a taste of Samsung’s new One UI 8.5 interface.
One UI 8.5 has been in beta since early December, and over these past months, we’ve seen five subsequent beta updates. Now, with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, One UI 8.5 is stepping into the stable phase. While the Galaxy S26 phones get the new interface out of the box, older devices are also being prepared for the update. Among those, the Galaxy S25 series should be the first in line to get the new interface, as it was the only series eligible for the beta. Meanwhile, we await more details from Samsung for the rollout on other devices.
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Devices eligible for One UI 8.5
Based on Samsung’s previously promised number of updates, we can estimate which devices are likely to get the One UI 8.5 update. Here are all the Samsung flagships slated to get the One UI 8.5 update:
Galaxy S
- Galaxy S25, Plus, Edge, and Ultra
- Galaxy S24, Plus, FE, and Ultra
- Galaxy S23, Plus, FE, and Ultra
Galaxy Z
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
Galaxy Tab
- Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10, S10 Plus, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, and S10 Lite
- Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, S9 Ultra, and S9 FE
Meanwhile, some devices have already reached the final Android version, i.e., Android 16, as promised. Since One UI 8.5 is also based on Android 16, we’ll have to wait for Samsung’s official confirmation regarding the following:
- Galaxy S22, Plus, and Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8 Plus, and S8 Ultra
In addition to these, a host of other Galaxy A, F, and M series devices will get the One UI 8.5. We’ll share a detailed list once Samsung clarifies the rollout timeline.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Privacy display • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy • Power AI features •
Powerful flagship with top-tier cameras, AI, and privacy features.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s slimmest and lightest Ultra yet, pairing a 6.9-inch 10-bit display with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and a redesigned cooling system. It doubles down on imaging with a brighter 200MP main camera, upgraded zoom, advanced 8K video features, and Ultra-exclusive privacy and Galaxy AI tools.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Powerful performance • New Galaxy AI features • Faster Wireless charging
A balanced middle-ground option with a large display, long-lasting battery, and faster charging.
The Galaxy S26 Plus sits in the sweet spot of the lineup, offering a large display, a big 4,900mAh battery with faster wireless charging, and the same powerful Galaxy AI features as its siblings, without stepping all the way up to Ultra pricing.
Samsung Galaxy S26
Powerful performance • New Galaxy AI features • Bigger Battery
Compact flagship with Galaxy AI and strong performance
The compact flagship of the lineup, pairing a slightly larger display with solid battery life, fast performance, and the full suite of Galaxy AI features in a more affordable package.
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