Samsung Android 16 (One UI 8) update: Galaxy phones and tablet users are currently waiting for the One UI 7 Beta update, which integrated the Android 15 update into millions of Galaxy devices. Meanwhile, Google is working on Android 16 in the backdrop.
Google released the Andoid 16 Develport Preview
The first Android 16 Developer Preview build was released on November 20 for Pixel devices including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator, though it wasn’t mode available for any Samsung phones and tablets.
However, we can assume that future, stable versions of Android 16 will be introduced by the new version of Samsung One UI called One UI 8. Here is the list of eligible Galaxy devices that will receive the Android 16-based One UI 8 software update later next year.
Samsung Galaxy device compatibility for Android 15
Thanks to the Samsung software update guidelines, we already have a good idea of which Galaxy phones and tablets are eligible for the upcoming Android 16-based One UI 8 firmware with the new features and improvements.
Several devices are now eligible for at least three or four Android OS upgrades and recently launched Galaxy S and Z series devices are eligible for 7 years of software updates, while, mid-range are eligible for 6 years of software support.
Hence, every Galaxy smartphone and tablet that launched running Android 14 is guaranteed to get it. Check out the list below and feel free to let us know in the comment section if your device is available on the One UI 8 Eligible devices.
Samsung Android 16 (One UI 8) update: Which Galaxy devices will get it?
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22
Galaxy S FE series
- Galaxy S24 FE
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z series
- 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 Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A16
- Galaxy A06
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M55s
- Galaxy M05
- Galaxy M35
- Galaxy M55
- Galaxy M15
- Galaxy M34
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F05
- Galaxy F14 5G
- Galaxy F55
- Galaxy F15
- Galaxy F54
Note: The One UI 8 eligible list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and expericne.
Android 16 One UI 8 release
Google plans to launch the Android 16 public Beta update in January 2025, followed by the final version in Q2 of 2025. So, Galaxy devices may receive the One UI 8 software update in the second half of next year.
Android 15 One UI 7 release
Notable, One UI 7, based on Android 15, is a huge release, bringing a major UI design revamp compared to the previous version, so the One UI 8 could have smaller design changes. Now, the Korean tech giant plans to roll out the One UI 7 Beta update later this year, with the stable version launched alongside the Galaxy S25 series next year.
One UI 7 internal testing
Currently, Samsung is busy with the internal testing of the One UI 7 update on the testing servers for its flagship as well as mid-range devices. These Galaxy devices include Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and a few A series phones.
