Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones are expected to launch in March 2026. Ahead of the launch, we’re getting a sneak peek at Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 performance with One UI 8.5 and Android 16.

Both the upcoming Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37 smartphones recently appeared on Geekbench, giving us some interesting insights into how they will perform with the new Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Interestingly, builds of both smartphones are already in testing for the upcoming software.

As per the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy A57 has scored impressively high in the tests, with a single-core score of 1,311 and a multi-core score of 4,347. These digits suggest that the A57 will offer a smooth and fast experience.

Moreover, the Galaxy A37 still performs well. It scored 1158 in single-core and 3401 in multi-core tests, and the software build was A376BXXU0AYK3. While these scores are a bit lower than the A57, the Galaxy A37 smartphone is still good enough to promise a fast and smooth experience for everyday tasks.

The test results show that Samsung is working hard to make One UI 8.5 faster and more efficient. Both smartphones will come pre-installed with the Android 16 -based One UI 8.5 to offer amazing performance and the latest features. Stay tuned for more information.

Google and Samsung are yet to release Android 17 and One UI 9 Beta for Pixel and Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs, with Android 17. This means Samsung’s One UI 9 could bring universal clipboard to Galaxy devices.

According to Android Authority, Android 17 includes a feature called UniversalClipboardManager. This tool appears inside Google’s continuity framework, which transfers copied content between Android devices without a third-party tool

Samsung’s current cross-device features, like Quick Share, Samsung Flow, and Phone Link, do not offer built-in clipboard syncing. Fortunately, that could change in next year’s One UI 9 update, as Google is working on a Universal Clipboard for Android phones and PCs.

If Samsung follows the One UI 8 schedule, One UI 9 is expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in mid-2026. If Google implements Universal Clipboard in Android 17, Samsung will likely add it in One UI 9.

Samsung has finally started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update to Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic users. The software is rolling out to beta users first. Given the pace of One UI 8 updates, it shouldn’t take long for it to reach the wider market.

As usual, the stable One UI 8 Watch update is currently available to Galaxy Watch 6 users in South Korea. The company hasn’t provided any details about the update’s timeline for global markets.

Galaxy Watch 6 users can identify the latest software by the PDA build version ending in CYK2. The firmware also includes the November 2025 security patch. The stable update further improves performance, power efficiency, and stability.

The One UI 8 Watch introduces an all-new tile system that improves accessibility, bringing a fresh and cleaner look to the Galaxy Watch 6. This update also improves overall performance and battery efficiency with app updates. You can expect a whole new world of watch experiences.

Additionally, Notifications now look better than ever, and multiple notifications from the same app now appear in a stacked layout. Samsung Health now includes sleep tracking and a running coach. It also suggests more watch faces based on your preferences.

If you participated in the One UI 8 Watch beta program, check for software updates. Your watch may already have an OTA pending approval. Press the Download and Install button to move from the beta to the stable channel without losing any data.

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