Samsung has expanded One UI 8.5 compatibility to five smartphone models that will gain access to the artificial intelligence capabilities of the Galaxy AI platform. The update, announced in February, arrives with tools that prioritize privacy, smart notifications and AI photo editing.
The complete distribution of resources still depends on confirming dates in different countries. Usuários devices compatible with One UI 8 will receive basic functionality, while older models may have limitations.
Quais cell phones will receive the update
One UI 8.5 will be released for 13 Samsung models in total. The five devices that gain access now complete the previous compatibility list:
- Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra — latest series
- Galaxy S25 Edge — intermediate model
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 — foldable headphones
- Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra — previous series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 — newest folder
Todos models will receive the basic AI tools, but the release schedule varies by region. Samsung has not yet confirmed exact dates for Brasil and other markets.
What changes with artificial intelligence
The update brings three main AI-driven changes. Fotos’s Galeria has an eraser tool that automatically removes objects from images — just select the unwanted element for the algorithm to erase it and fill in the background. The system also offers greater screen privacy, with tailored notifications that learn which alerts matter most to each user. Isso reduces the flow of interruptions and leaves only the essentials highlighted.
Além Additionally, One UI 8.5 filters notifications by relevance. Instead of listing all messages, the system only shows what really deserves attention at that moment. Quem receives many daily alerts and you will feel the difference in the organization.
Como download and install the update
One UI 8.5 download will be available after official country release. Para install, the user must accessConfigurações > Atualização software > Instalar. If the update is available in your region, your smartphone will automatically download it. Installation time varies depending on file size and connection speed. Recomenda connect to the WiFi network and leave the device charging during the process. Após completion, the cell phone restarts automatically. Nenhum data is lost during the update.
Diferenças between models
The newer devices (Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7) will receive the full range of Galaxy AI features right from the start. Modelos like Galaxy S24 and Z Fold 6, launching in 2024, will also have full access but may experience minor delivery delays. Older Aparelhos that support One UI 8 will only receive the basic tools without access to full AI functionality.
Samsung justifies this with its processing power. More modern Aparelhos have faster chips and more RAM, which allows complex algorithms to be run without slowing down the system.
Privacidade and local processing
One of the differences of Galaxy AI is that many processes run on the cell phone itself, not in the cloud. Isso means your photos, messages and personal data don’t travel to external servers when editing or filtering notifications. Samsung states that privacy is a priority, especially in a context where technology giants face criticism for data collection. With One UI 8.5, artificial intelligence works inside your device, keeping your information local.
Apesar Additionally, some resources may optionally use the Samsung cloud. The user has control over which data to share and which to keep private in the settings.
Impacto on the update market
The release of One UI 8.5 reinforces Samsung’s strategy of offering extended support. The company promises years of updates for its top of the line products, which increases the useful life of the devices. Isso attracts consumers who prefer to invest in a cell phone that will receive continuous improvements. Concorrentes like Google Pixel and Apple iPhone also offer extensive updates, making this an important differentiator in the market.
The gradual distribution by country, however, generates frustration among some users who want the update immediately. Atrasos are common when the volume of compatible devices is large.