Here are the Samsung models eligible for the Android 16 / One UI 8 update, ranked by rollout priority:
Samsung Devices Scheduled for Android 16 (One UI 8)
Flagship Foldables & Flips
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 (launches with Android 16 / One UI 8)
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 (also ships with Android 16 / One UI 8)
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE – cost-effective variant launching alongside Flip 7
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S25 Edge, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra – first tier for One UI 8 beta
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE – included in the Android 16 beta programGalaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE – supported by both beta and stable releases
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra – also confirmed eligible
- Galaxy S21 FE – within One UI 8 eligibility list

Foldables – Earlier Generations
Tablets
- Galaxy Tab S8, S9, S10 Ultra, S10 Plus – eligible for One UI 8 update

Galaxy A-Series Devices
- Galaxy A56 – included among supported devices
Galaxy A55, A54 5G – next in line for the update - Galaxy A35, A26 – confirmed for Android 16 upgrades

Why This Matters
- First Round: Flagship foldables (Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7) and new S25 series ship with Android 16, ensuring immediate access to new features
- Second Round: Galaxy S25, S24, S23, S22, Z Fold/Flip 5–6, and Samsung tablets will receive the update through the One UI 8 beta program and global rollout beginning late July/early August 2025
- Third Round: Upper mid-range Galaxy A-series (A56, A55, A54, A35, A26) — although on a slower track, they’re confirmed for Android 16
Android 16 Highlights in One UI 8
- Refined animations and interface tweaks
- Integration of Gemini AI on foldables (Z series)
- Enhanced Circle to Search, live delivery notifications, and advanced protection mode security features
Release Timeline (Tentative)
Galaxy Lineup | First Beta | Stable Launch |
Z Fold 7 / Flip 7 | Ships with Android 16 | |
S25 Series | July (beta launches) | Aug 2025 |
S24 / S23 / S22 / Z Fold 5-6 / Z Flip 5-6 / Tablets | Aug–Sep 2025 | Q4 2025 |
A-Series (A56, A55, A54, A35, A26) | Late 2025 | Early 2026 |
Note
If you own a Galaxy S25, S24, S23 series or new Z fold/flip, expect Android 16 now or very soon. Mid-range A-series users should plan for a later update, but it’s coming Samsung has officially confirmed.
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