Samsung has significantly accelerated the rollout of One UI 8.5. The update started on May 11 with the Galaxy S25 series and has already reached over 40 models across the S, Z, A, M, and Tab lineups. Even budget devices like the Galaxy A16 and A17 are getting the update, which is atypically fast for Samsung at this point in the update cycle. Users just need to check if their phone or tablet is included in the current wave—the list is already extensive and still growing.
What's particularly noteworthy is that the Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z TriFold, and Z Fold 7 got the update first, and then it quickly spread to mid-range and budget devices. The Galaxy S25 Edge also received One UI 8.5 at launch alongside the main lineup, even though it didn't take part in beta testing—a rare departure from Samsung's usual approach. The company emphasizes that the update covers more devices than normal and is still rolling out.
The full device list for One UI 8.5 includes: Galaxy S series—S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, S25 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE; Galaxy Z series—Z TriFold, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5; Galaxy A series—A56, A55, A36, A35, A26, A17, A16; Galaxy M series—M56; Galaxy Tab series—Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+, Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+, Tab A11+, Tab Active 5; Galaxy XCover series—XCover 7 Pro, XCover 5 Pro.
The Galaxy A16 and A17 serve as symbols of this accelerated rollout. Typically, entry-level devices receive major updates much later, but with One UI 8.5, the gap between flagships and budget models has nearly vanished. This signals that Samsung views the update as a broad ecosystem upgrade, not just a privilege for high-end devices.
One UI 8.5 brings a redesigned interface in the Liquid Glass style, an updated quick settings panel with flexible customization, Creative Studio tools for AI-generated content, improved call features with spam filtering, and expanded file sharing including compatibility with Apple's ecosystem via AirDrop. New AI tools for system tasks and enhanced convenience are also included.
Samsung spent about five months beta testing One UI 8.5—longer than usual—but the stable rollout pace suggests that the timeline for One UI 9 remains unchanged. The update is rolling out in stages, so availability may vary by region and carrier.