Samsung One UI 8.5 Update: Full List of Eligible Galaxy Devices Revealed
Samsung One UI 8.5 Eligible Devices List: Everything You Need to Know
Samsung is officially bringing back the mid-cycle x.5 update with the upcoming One UI 8.5 update, expected to debut alongside the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. Unlike previous years, Samsung is skipping One UI 8.1 and 8.1.1, going straight to One UI 8.5, based on Android 16.
This move revives the company’s older tradition of launching “.5” updates—the last being One UI 2.5, released in 2020. According to reports, One UI 8.5 will roll out first to the Galaxy S26 series and then gradually expand to other Galaxy flagships, tablets, and mid-range devices.
If your Galaxy device is eligible for One UI 8.0, chances are you’ll also get the 8.5 upgrade. Here’s the complete list of eligible Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets:
📱 Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE
📱 Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Fold SE, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 SE (upcoming)
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
📱 Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A9, A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
📱 Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24, A12
- Galaxy A16, A15, A14 (all LTE/5G models)
- Galaxy A06 (LTE/5G)
📱 Galaxy M Series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- Galaxy M35, M34, M33
- Galaxy M16, M15, M06, M05
📱 Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy F56, F55, F54
- Galaxy F34, F16, F15, F14 (LTE), F06, F05
📱 Galaxy XCover Series
- Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Final Thoughts
Samsung is skipping minor version updates this time, focusing on a more polished mid-cycle release. As One UI 8.0 continues development, the One UI 8.5 update is expected to bring meaningful enhancements, setting the stage for Android 16’s smooth integration.
For future updates and official announcements, be sure to visit Samsung’s website or check the Samsung Newsroom.
