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Samsung’s One UI interface continues to evolve with each new version, and next year, we will see something we haven't seen for a long time: a x.5 version of One UI. In the early days of One UI, major new versions were followed by x.1 and x.5 updates. Between One UI 1.0 and One UI 2.0, we got One UI 1.1 and One UI 1.5, and One UI 2.1 and One UI 2.5 were released between 2.0 and 3.0.
Samsung then shifted strategy and decided to replace the x.5 versions with x.1.1 updates, which were tailored for foldable phones and software features that took advantage of that form factor. That version number scheme has been the standard since then, but Samsung is bringing the x.5 version out of retirement next year.
Samsung made a leap from One UI 7.0 to One UI 8.0, owing to the former's later-than-usual release. While it isn't making a similar jump from One UI 8.0 to One UI 9.0, it is skipping version 8.1 and going straight to One UI 8.5.
Will Samsung make this the standard way of numbering minor One UI updates going forward? That remains to be seen. But for the next one (no pun intended), x.5 is making a comeback.
One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, will debut on the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. At this time, there's no word on what new features it will bring to eligible devices. We would usually assume new Galaxy AI functionality will be part of the package, but considering how small an update One UI 8 is despite being a major version bump, we're keeping our expectations low for now.
The list of features and changes will also decide how quickly One UI 8.5 will make its way to existing devices. If there are substantial Galaxy AI additions, that could take up to two months after the Galaxy S26's announcement. In any case, we can only wait and watch, as timelines and ETAs for software updates are always in flux.
The list of One UI 8.5 eligible devices will more or less include the same devices that are eligible for One UI 8. That means every flagship Galaxy phone launched since 2022 and numerous mid-rangers and some budget phones and tablets launched since 2023. For some of these, One UI 8.5 will be the final feature update.
Here's a tentative list of devices that could get the One UI 8.5 update:
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Samsung then shifted strategy and decided to replace the x.5 versions with x.1.1 updates, which were tailored for foldable phones and software features that took advantage of that form factor. That version number scheme has been the standard since then, but Samsung is bringing the x.5 version out of retirement next year.
One UI 8.5 is in development following One UI 8.0
Samsung made a leap from One UI 7.0 to One UI 8.0, owing to the former's later-than-usual release. While it isn't making a similar jump from One UI 8.0 to One UI 9.0, it is skipping version 8.1 and going straight to One UI 8.5.
Will Samsung make this the standard way of numbering minor One UI updates going forward? That remains to be seen. But for the next one (no pun intended), x.5 is making a comeback.
What features will One UI 8.5 bring, and when is it coming?
One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, will debut on the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. At this time, there's no word on what new features it will bring to eligible devices. We would usually assume new Galaxy AI functionality will be part of the package, but considering how small an update One UI 8 is despite being a major version bump, we're keeping our expectations low for now.
The list of features and changes will also decide how quickly One UI 8.5 will make its way to existing devices. If there are substantial Galaxy AI additions, that could take up to two months after the Galaxy S26's announcement. In any case, we can only wait and watch, as timelines and ETAs for software updates are always in flux.
One UI 8.5 eligible phones and tablets
The list of One UI 8.5 eligible devices will more or less include the same devices that are eligible for One UI 8. That means every flagship Galaxy phone launched since 2022 and numerous mid-rangers and some budget phones and tablets launched since 2023. For some of these, One UI 8.5 will be the final feature update.
Here's a tentative list of devices that could get the One UI 8.5 update:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Edge
- Galaxy S25 FE
- 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
Galaxy Z 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 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A56
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)
- Galaxy A16 (LTE+5G)
- Galaxy A06
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 S6 Lite (2024)
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F55
- Galaxy F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F16
- Galaxy F15
- Galaxy F06
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M56
- Galaxy M55s
- Galaxy M55
- Galaxy M54
- Galaxy M34
- Galaxy M53
- Galaxy M33
- Galaxy M16
- Galaxy M15
- Galaxy M06
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7
- Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
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