Android 16 Phone List Samsung: All Compatible Galaxy Models Revealed

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

• Galaxy Z Fold 5 / Fold 6 & Z Flip 5 / Flip 6 – included in the update rollout plan 

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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