Will Your Samsung Smartphone Get One UI 8.5? Check This List of Compatible Devices

One UI 8.5 is the upcoming installment of Samsung’s custom user interface based on Android 16. Here’s a list of devices, both smartphones and tablets, expected to be compatible.

While the rollout of One UI 8.0 is still underway, Samsung has been preparing its next update, One UI 8.5, for some time. Numerous leaks suggest that this update will be more significant than anticipated. It is set to include a proper dark mode, enhanced contextual suggestions powered by Galaxy AI, and improvements to the Now Bar, among other features.

But will your device be among those receiving One UI 8.5? Although there’s no official list yet, a simple trick suggested by SamMobile can give us a hint: if your smartphone or tablet is eligible for One UI 8.0, it should also support One UI 8.5, as both versions of Samsung’s overlay are based on Android 16.

Devices Likely Compatible with One UI 8.5

Given the extensive list below, you can use the Ctrl + F or Command + F shortcut to quickly check if your model is included. Let’s start with the Galaxy S series:

• Galaxy S25 FE
• 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

Next, let’s look at the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold series:

• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4

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Continuing with Samsung’s entry-level models, the Galaxy A series:

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A56
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A53
• Galaxy A36
• Galaxy A35
• Galaxy A34
• Galaxy A33
• Galaxy A26
• Galaxy A25
• Galaxy A24
• Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A16 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A06 (LTE+5G)
• Galaxy A17 (LTE+5G)

Moving on to lesser-known but still eligible series, the Galaxy F, M, and XCover:

• Galaxy F56
• Galaxy F55
• Galaxy F54
• Galaxy F34
• Galaxy F16
• Galaxy F15
• Galaxy F06
• Galaxy F36
• Galaxy M56
• Galaxy M55s
• Galaxy M55
• Galaxy M54
• Galaxy M34
• Galaxy M53
• Galaxy M33
• Galaxy M16
• Galaxy M15
• Galaxy M06
• Galaxy XCover 7
• Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
• Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

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Finally, let’s conclude with the Galaxy Tab series:

• 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 Tab A11
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
• Galaxy Tab Active 5
• Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro

While the launch date for its first beta is known, the exact timing for the stable release of One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, remains unclear. However, it is speculated that One UI 8.5 will launch in early 2026 alongside the Galaxy S26 and will then gradually be rolled out to all compatible devices.