Samsung phones to receive One UI 8 update: Eligible phones

With Google expected to release Android 16 in June, attention is slowly shifting to the next big Android update. Although most users have yet to receive the Android 15-based One UI 7 upgrade, many of them are already wondering if they are eligible for the One UI 8 upgrade. 

Samsung One UI 8 is based on Android 16, and we have seen a hands-on video of the Galaxy Z Flip6 running the upcoming update. It’s fair to ask which Samsung phones will get the One UI 8 update. It turns out many devices will be receiving the upgrade, but it’s still unclear when. 

When is the Samsung One UI 8 update rolling out?

Samsung might be planning to debut the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7 running Android 16-based One UI 8. They did the same thing with the Galaxy S25, and we believe it will continue with the upcoming Foldables units. We understand the devices will be arriving in July, and hence, we can say that Samsung might start rolling out One UI 8 in July 2025.

Meanwhile, the rollout might be a beta preview since the company is still working on One UI 7. It will be easier to release a new device with the latest OS rather than upgrading older phones, given the work required. Nevertheless, we expect One UI 8 to arrive on time since it does not bring many user-facing changes.

Samsung phones to receive One UI 8 update 

Of course, Samsung will release the official list towards the rollout time. Currently, these phones are expected to get an upgrade to One UI 8 based on the company’s update policy. Hence, there is a chance the units not listed will receive the update. 

Samsung Galaxy S-series phones to receive One UI 8 update 

Samsung will release the One UI 8 update to the Galaxy S25 before any device. They are already working on the build and we expect the beta preview to start soon. Below are other S-series flagships that will receive the upgrade. 

• Galaxy S25
• Galaxy S25+
• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Galaxy S25 Edge
• Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Galaxy S24+
• Galaxy S24
• Galaxy S24 FE
• Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Galaxy S23+
• Galaxy S23
• Galaxy S23 FE
• Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S22+
• Galaxy S22
• Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z series phones to receive One UI 8 update 

The Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 are likely the first Samsung phones to run Android 16-based One UI 8. We understand both will debut with the build pre-installed. After their release, we expect other Z series phones to get the upgrade.

• Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4

Galaxy A series to receive One UI 8 update 

Samsung has a handful of Galaxy A series phones that will receive the One UI 8 update. With the line eligible for seven years of support, many of them will be upgraded. 

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A24
• Galaxy A23
• Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A16 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A06

Galaxy Tab to receive One UI 8

• Galaxy Tab S10+
• Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9 FE
• Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)
• Galaxy Tab A9
• Galaxy Tab A9+

Galaxy F series to receive One UI 8 

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

Galaxy M series to receive One UI 8

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

Galaxy XCover series to receive One UI 8

• Galaxy XCover 7
• Galaxy XCover 7 Pro

source: Sammobile