Samsung’s Android 16 -based interface One UI 8Currently tested on certain Galaxy phones and tablets. It was not announced when the update will be presented in the stable version, but it is already known which models will be prioritized in the first place.
One UI 8, early July Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 And Galaxy Z Flip 7 SE announced with. Following this announcement, the new interface will come to older models and when it will come. Although Samsung has not yet announced an official calendar, the models in the internal test process have emerged. In this process only Galaxy S25 Series Publicly available beta version was available for use. In other models, tests are carried out closed.
The devices that Samsung tested the One UI 8 update includes a wide list from the flagship series to the middle segment models. Currently tested models are:
- Galaxy S25S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 Fe
- Galaxy S23S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 Fe
- Galaxy S22S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy Z Fold 6Z Fold 5, Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 6Z Flip 5, Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Tab S10S10+, s10 ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9S9+, S9 Ultra
- Galaxy A56A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy M36M35
- Galaxy F34F15
Looking at this list, it is understood that Samsung will first give the update to the devices he tested. Currently Galaxy S25 Series While it is the only model group with public open beta access, the tests of other models continue in the internal environment. In this context, the update is expected to come to the S25 models and then to other devices on the list.
Samsung will give priority to the devices he tested the update
The official statement has not yet been made about the distribution calendar of the update. However, according to Samsung’s brief statement earlier, the stable version of One UI 8 will be presented in the summer months. It seems likely that this process will begin later in August. The progress of the devices in the test phase gives an idea of how this process is shaped.
With the transition to Android 16, the new version is expected to include changes in some system improvements and simplification in the user interface. However, Samsung seems to have adopted a different approach to presenting updates earlier with this version. The faster progress of beta and test processes compared to previous versions confirms this.
Samsung has prepared special sections for users who want to get more information. These pages include both new features and information about distribution stages. Users with devices in the test process are recommended to follow these sections. In addition, it will be possible to receive notifications when the beta registration process is opened through the Samsung Members application.