One UI 8 is based on Android 16. (Samsung Newsroom)
The rollout begins with Samsung’s newest flagships (like Galaxy S25), expanding via beta programs for devices like S24, S23, Z Fold/Flip 6 & 5, A-series mids (A54, A55, A36, etc).
Some devices ship with One UI 8 pre-installed, such as the newest Z Fold/Flip 7 models.
Midrange devices from A, F, and M series are largely included, but older or lower-tier models might be excluded. Support policies (number of OS updates Samsung promises) are important in determining eligibility.
Important callouts (short)
- One UI 8 = Android 16 base. Features: refined animations, multimodal/AI improvements, updated app UI and privacy/permissions improvements.
- Flagships first: S25 and newest Fold/Flip devices are first to get stable updates, then earlier flagships (S24, S23), then midrange A/M series.
- If your device isn’t listed: check Samsung Members app / Settings → Software update → Download and install for your region — Samsung rolls out by region/operator and often stages updates. Samsung’s community posts also list beta enrollments. Samsung Community
✅ Eligible / Expected Devices Key Details
Based on recent reliable sources, here are Samsung phones, tablets, etc., that are or will be eligible for One UI 8:
| Series / Category | Devices | Notes / Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S Series | Galaxy S25 • S25+ • S25 Ultra • S25 Edge • S24 Ultra • S24+ • S24 • S24 FE • S23 Ultra • S23+ • S23 • S23 FE • S22 Ultra • S22+ • S22 • S21 FE | S25 series expected stable around September 2025. For S22 series and S21 FE, this may be the last major OS update. |
| Galaxy Z (Fold / Flip) Series | Galaxy Z Fold 7 • Z Flip 7 • Z Flip 7 FE • Z Fold 6 • Z Flip 6 • Z Fold 5 • Z Flip 5 • Z Fold 4 • Z Flip 4 | The newest foldables (Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and FE) come with One UI 8 pre-installed. Beta/rollout is expanding to older foldables. |
| Galaxy A Series | Galaxy A73 • A56 • A55 • A54 • A53 • A36 • A35 • A34 • A33 • A25 • A24 • A15 (LTE + 5G) • A16 (LTE + 5G) • A06 • A17 | Mid-range phones are included but typically later in rollout. Beta expected in several A-series models. |
| Galaxy Tab (Tablets) | Tab S10 • Tab S10+ • Tab S10 Ultra • Tab S10 FE • Tab S10 FE+ • Tab S9 • Tab S9+ • Tab S9 Ultra • Tab S9 FE • Tab S9 FE+ • Tab S8 • Tab S8+ • Tab S8 Ultra • Tab A9 • Tab A9+ | Tablets are included. Some newer tablets have strong probability. |
| Galaxy XCover Series | XCover 7 • XCover 7 Pro • XCover 6 Pro | Rugged devices included. |
⚠️ Caveats / Additional Details
- Pre-installed vs update: Some of the newer foldables and flagships (e.g. Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, S25) will ship with One UI 8 already. Others will receive it via updates.
- Last major update: For certain older flagships (e.g. S22 series, S21 FE), One UI 8 is likely their final major OS upgrade; beyond that, only security updates might follow.
- Beta vs stable: Many A-series, Z-series, etc., are in beta now or expected to go into beta soon. The stable release dates vary by region.
- Update policy: Samsung has been improving its update policies (years of OS updates etc). Some device eligibility is influenced by how “recent” a device is and how many OS versions it has already received.
Conclusion - In conclusion, Samsung’s One UI 8 brings a major step forward—refined UI, enhanced AI and multimodal support, and expanded feature sets especially for Foldables, flagships, and newer mid-range models. While Samsung hasn’t published a fully official list for every device, the eligible devices are now well known: from the latest Galaxy S-series (S25, S24, etc) and Z-series (foldables) to many Galaxy A, M, F, XCover, and Tab models.
- If your device is on the eligibility list, expect the stable update to roll out gradually starting around September 2025, with beta versions already available for many models. If not, consider checking whether your device falls just outside the support window — future One UI versions may require upgrading for full feature access.
