Samsung returns to .5 version updates after four years, targeting 2026 release.
Samsung will release One UI 8.5 instead of One UI 8.1, bringing back the .5 version naming system for the first time since One UI 2.5 four years ago.
Release Timeline
One UI 8.5 will launch with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026, likely in January or February. The update will then roll out to other Galaxy devices gradually.
The update will be based on Android 16 and should reach almost all devices that can run One UI 8.
Complete Device Compatibility List
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S25 lineup: S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24 lineup: S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23 lineup: S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22 lineup: S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 lineup: S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE
Galaxy Z Foldable Series
- Upcoming models: Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 SE
- Current models: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold Special Edition
- Previous models: Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab Series
- Tab S10 lineup: Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Tab S9 lineup: Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Tab S8 lineup: Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra
- Other tablets: Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A9, Tab A9+, Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy A Series (Mid-Range)
- A70 series: Galaxy A73
- A50 series: Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
- A30 series: Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- A20 series: Galaxy A26, A25, A24
- A10 series: Galaxy A16, A15, A14, A12, A06 (both LTE and 5G versions)
Galaxy M Series (Budget)
- M50 series: Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- M30 series: Galaxy M35, M34, M33
- M10 series: Galaxy M16, M15
- M00 series: Galaxy M06, M05
Galaxy F Series
- F50 series: Galaxy F56, F55, F54
- F30 series: Galaxy F34
- F10 series: Galaxy F16, F15, F14 (LTE)
- F00 series: Galaxy F06, F05
Galaxy XCover Series (Rugged)
- Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Why Samsung Skipped Version Numbers
Samsung is jumping directly from One UI 7.0 to One UI 8.0, then to One UI 8.5. The company skipped One UI 7.1 because One UI 7.0 was significantly delayed, leaving no time for minor updates.
This time, Samsung will skip One UI 8.1 and 8.1.1 to release One UI 8.5 instead.
Important Notes
This device list assumes all One UI 8.0 compatible devices will also receive One UI 8.5. Samsung has not officially confirmed the final list yet.
The company has not announced whether it will continue using the .5 naming system for future updates.
Stay tuned for official announcements from Samsung about release dates and final device compatibility.
