Categories: Android

Samsung Prepares a Bold Leap into the Future with One UI 8.5

Samsung is vigorously testing its new One UI 8.5 interface based on Android 16 QPR2. Currently, public testing is restricted to the Galaxy S25 series, but company internal servers have revealed working builds for a vast number of devices. This internal testing effort, involving such a wide array of models, ensures Samsung can swiftly roll out a comprehensive update to the final version of Android 16.

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The full lineup includes:

Flagship Galaxy S Series

  • Galaxy S25 FE, S25 Edge; Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE; Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE; Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

Foldable Galaxy Z Devices

  • Galaxy Z TriFold; Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Flip7 FE; Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6; Galaxy Z Fold5, Z Flip5; Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4

Galaxy A Series

  • Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53; Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33; Galaxy A26, A25, A24; Galaxy A17 (LTE and 5G), A16 (LTE and 5G), A15 (LTE and 5G); Galaxy A07 (LTE and 5G), A06

Galaxy M and F Series

  • Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53; Galaxy M36, M35, M34; Galaxy M17, M16, M15; Galaxy M07, M05; Galaxy F56, F54, F34; Galaxy F17, F16, F07

Rugged Devices

  • Galaxy XCover 7 Pro; Galaxy Tab Active 5

Galaxy Tab Tablets

  • Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+; Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+; Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra; Galaxy Tab A11+, Galaxy Tab A9

Alongside visual tweaks-reimagined 3D icons and new animations-One UI 8.5 introduces advanced AI functionalities and extensive customization options in the control panel. These new features aim to enhance user interaction, drawing on the latest in AI-driven user interface advances, reflecting broader trends in smartphone UI development.

The official debut of the final version is anticipated in February 2026, coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy S26 series. The upcoming Galaxy S26 is expected to integrate cutting-edge camera technology, augmented processing power, and fully leverage the One UI 8.5 enhancements to redefine user experience.

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