Samsung confirmed the global distribution schedule for One UI 8.5 and released the official list of devices compatible with the update. The manufacturer’s most premium smartphones and tablets will start receiving the update from May 11th, with the first wave prioritizing high-end models.
The strategy adopted by the company continues in phases to ensure stability. Atualmente, the stable update is only being provided on Coreia of Sul, but the global expansion will progress gradually in the coming months.
Primeiros receiving devices One UI 8.5
Phones in the initial batch will have access to the full One UI 8.5 experience, including system performance refinements, visual polish, and the AI feature set that debuted with the Galaxy S26 series. The distribution follows this sequence of models:
- Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
- Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, Tab S10 Ultra
Limitações for mid-range smartphones
The Galaxy A series devices will receive One UI 8.5 later, but without access to the new artificial intelligence features. The experience will be restricted to the graphical and performance improvements of the operating system. The complete list includes 11 models from the mid-range line.
Galaxy A15, A16, A17, A25, A26, A34, A35, A36, A54, A55 and A56 will undergo this limited distribution. Ainda therefore, Samsung expects these devices to receive the update before the global distribution ends.
Cronograma and secondary models
The Galaxy M and F series phones will also be included in the update, but must be left for a second batch with no confirmed start date. The manufacturer has set a goal of ending global distribution by the end of June 2026.
In July, Samsung will launch new hinged devices with One UI 9.0 and Android 17 natively installed. Esse timeline gives users a clear window to update before new operating systems hit releases.
Escalonamento Global Distribution
Samsung follows a traditional strategy of releasing major updates, prioritizing its high-end devices to ensure that the experience with new features, especially AI features, runs smoothly. Dessa way, cheaper devices receive the update after validation on models with higher specifications.
Usuários of Galaxy S25 Ultra, S24 Ultra and premium hinges should pay attention to update notifications from the 11th. Propagation will occur across different geographic regions to avoid overloading the manufacturer’s servers and guarantee stable downloads for millions of devices simultaneously.
