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One UI 8 Supported Devices: Which Samsung Phones and Tablets Will Get Android 16

The update will first roll out to Galaxy S, Z Fold and Z Flip series

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Summary

  • One UI 8 is already available out of the box on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE.
  • The Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 will be the first to receive One UI 8 as an update.
  • It will then be followed by the rest of Galaxy S, Z Fold, Z Flip, Galaxy M, F and A smartphones, Galaxy Tablets and XCover devices.

Samsung has released One UI 8 based on Android 16, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip FE are the first phones to run the latest update. The newest iteration of One UI brings many improvements over One UI 7, including both UI changes and new features that should make the overall user experience much better. If you're wondering whether your Samsung phone will get the update, here's a list of all the supported devices that will be eligible for One UI 8.

One UI 8 Supported Samsung Phones and Devices

The first bunch of Samsung phones that got the One UI 8 treatment are the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25 Edge. Samsung has also announced the beta for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, as well as the Galaxy S24 series. And One UI 8 beta will roll it out to these devices starting from the second week of August 2025. The final One UI 8 update will roll out to select devices in September 2025.

One UI 8 beta is also expected to roll out to Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 devices in September. Samsung’s mid-range line-up is also expected to get the beta treatment, specifically the Galaxy A36, A55, A35 and A54.

For devices that have not been confirmed to receive the One UI 8 update yet, we can determine which phones could receive it based on their year of launch. This list was created based on the same and therefore should be accurate.

Samsung Galaxy S Series

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in front of red background
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in front of red background
Image Credit: Beebom Gadgets

Here are all the Galaxy S series devices that will receive One UI 8 based on Android 16. Since the S series is flagship, Samsung prioritises updates to them based on their release dates. The update will be available for the Galaxy S24 series starting in the second week of August 2025, followed by the Galaxy S23 series in September 2025

  • Galaxy S25 (Beta available)
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (Beta available)
  • Galaxy S25 Ultra (Beta available)
  • Galaxy S25 Edge (Beta available)
  • Galaxy S24 (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy S24 Plus (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy S24 FE (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy S23 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy S23 Plus (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy S23 FE (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy S22
  • Galaxy S22 Plus
  • Galaxy S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S21 FE

One UI 8 will be the last update for the Galaxy S22 series. The devices launched back in 2022 but fall under Samsung's old update policy of four years of major Android updates, just like the S23 series. The seven-year update policy was introduced with the S24 series.

Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip

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shot of a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
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Like Samsung's slab phones, its recent foldables are also promised seven years of Android updates. Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are expected to get One UI 8 beta in the second week of August 2025, followed by Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 in September 2025. Here are all the Fold and Flip devices that will be updated to One UI 8 based on Android 16:

  • Galaxy Z Fold 7 (One UI 8 pre-installed)
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7 (One UI 8 pre-installed)
  • Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (One UI 8 pre-installed)
  • Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy Z Flip 6 (Beta incoming)
  • Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy Z Flip 5 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4
  • Galaxy Z Flip 4

Samsung Galaxy A Series

Samsung Galaxy A56 in different colourways
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Samsung Galaxy A56 in different colourways
Image Credit: Samsung (edited by Ajaay Srinivasan/ Beebom)

A series is part of Samsung's budget to mid-range and upper mid-range offerings, and the recent phones in this lineup do offer the promise of seven years of major Android updates. Therefore, if you bought a Galaxy A series phone, chances are, it will be updated to One UI 8 eventually, albeit a little later down the line.

As mentioned earlier, the firm has already announced that it will be rolling out One UI 8 Beta to Galaxy A36, A55, A35 and A54 in September 2025.

  • Galaxy A73
  • Galaxy A56
  • Galaxy A55 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy A54 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy A53
  • Galaxy A36 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy A35 (Beta expected in September 2025)
  • Galaxy A34
  • Galaxy A33
  • Galaxy A25
  • Galaxy A24
  • Galaxy A15
  • Galaxy A16
  • Galaxy A06

Samsung Galaxy M Series

Samsung Galaxy M53 in hand in blue colourway
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Samsung Galaxy M53 in hand in blue colourway
Image Credit: Shutterstock/ Framesira

M series is geared toward emerging markets like India, and in it Samsung offers mid-range devices at affordable prices. The M series' emphasis is mostly the battery life with decent performance onboard. The relatively modern M series are promised four years of major Android updates and five years of security patches. Here's a list of Galaxy M series devices eligible for One UI 8:

  • Galaxy M56
  • Galaxy M55s
  • Galaxy M55
  • Galaxy M54
  • Galaxy M53
  • Galaxy M34
  • Galaxy M33
  • Galaxy M16
  • Galaxy M15
  • Galaxy M06

Samsung Galaxy F Series

Samsung Galaxy F55 in orange and black colourways
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Samsung Galaxy F55 in orange and black colourways
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The Galaxy F series is mostly also targeted toward budget audiences, especially the youth, and mostly consist of budget to mid-range smartphones. As a result, they don't offer as many updates as the mid-range / upper mid-range and flagship Samsung. Here's every F series device that's eligible for the One UI 8 update.

  • Galaxy F55
  • Galaxy F54
  • Galaxy F34
  • Galaxy F16
  • Galaxy F15
  • Galaxy F06

Galaxy Tab Series

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 with S pen lying flat
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 with S pen lying flat
Image Credit: Samsung

Unlike Samsung's flagship Galaxy phones, the flagship Galaxy Tablets are promised four years of major Android updates. The recent A series tablets are promised three years of OS updates, whereas the Galaxy S6 Lite 2024 is expected to get four years of updates. Here's a complete list of all the One UI 8 supported tablets: 

  • Galaxy Tab S10
  • Galaxy Tab S10+
  • Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE
  • Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S9
  • Galaxy Tab S9+
  • Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S9 FE
  • Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
  • Galaxy Tab S8
  • Galaxy Tab S8+
  • Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
  • Galaxy Tab A9
  • Galaxy Tab A9+

Galaxy XCover Series

Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 in black colourway with water and dust splashes
Image Credit: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 in black colourway with water and dust splashes
Image Credit: Samsung

The XCover series are Samsung's rugged devices made to sustain harsh conditions. Some of them will be getting One UI 8 this year, and here's a list of devices: 

  • Galaxy XCover 7
  • Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
  • Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Galaxy Watch Series

shot of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra with orange strap
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shot of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra with orange strap
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 8 series in July 2025, and it came preinstalled with One UI 8 Watch. The brand has announced that it will start testing One UI 8 Watch on older Galaxy Watch models later this year. While the firm hasn’t specified any models, they could include:

  • Galaxy Watch 7
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra
  • Galaxy Watch 6
  • Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung One UI 8 confirmed features

One UI 8 is already out for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, and here are all the features that it brings over One UI 7:

  • Quick Share improvements make it easier to send and receive files directly from Quick Settings or within the sharing interface.
  • Samsung Internet redesign streamlines the menu layout and allows customization based on user preferences.
  • AI Select now launches instantly, letting users immediately select screen areas without waiting.
  • Samsung DeX adds more display options, including up to WQHD resolution and full screen rotation support on external displays.
  • Enhanced split screen multitasking allows one app to be pinned partially while focusing on the other for better workflow.
  • Samsung Health introduces running distance challenges and lets users set food logging reminders to stay on track with goals.
  • Profile cards in Contacts are easier to create and share, and now include access to recorded calls directly within contact history.
  • Camera quick controls can now be accessed by swiping up or down in the viewfinder, customizable in settings.
  • Secure Folder now supports enhanced privacy, including hiding apps, blocking notifications, and full encryption when locked.
  • Accessibility features expanded, with new options like zoom buttons in Assistant Menu, keyboard-based mouse control, and larger on-screen keyboard keys.
  • Advanced Protection mode disables a few Android features that can be exploited by bad actors.
  • Search in Photo picker helps you search for photos from your photo library with ease.
  • Enhanced Predictive back gestures improves the gesture animations and makes it available across more regions of your Pixel device.
  • Live Updates are similar to iOS’ Live Activities, allowing apps to update notifications live to reflect the status of a ride or food order.
  • Material 3 Expressive revamps the user interface on some Google apps, but the current One UI 8 experience will remain largely unaffected.
  • There are new camera APIs and improvements like Hybrid auto-exposure, Colour temperature and tint adjustments. It also inlcudes Night mode detection, UltraHDR and more.
  • Lastly, it boasts better Factory Reset Protection and brings a host of new privacy features like Privacy Sandbox, Local Network Permissions and more.

These features should appear first on Samsung's most recent flagship phones like the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 series by September 2025. Similarly, you can expect the update to roll out in the next few months to older flagship devices as well as recent mid-range phones in the Galaxy F, Galaxy A and Galaxy M series.

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Abubakar is a seasoned Tech Journalist who covers everything Android and consumer electronics. He's a die-hard self-repair enthusiast who loves to dive into the specifics of consumer tech. In his free time, you will find him hunting heads in Valorant. He has previously worked with Android Police and How-to Geek.

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