While Google is refining the final details of Android 16, Samsung is already anticipating the rollout of One UI 8. Unlike the sluggish launch of One UI 7 under Android 15, the South Korean brand seems to be accelerating the pace this time. Some models will even be equipped with it directly upon release.
Faster adoption of Android 16 with One UI 8
Samsung is capitalizing on Google's recent efforts to standardize Android adoption. After a launch of One UI 7 that was deemed a little too slow by users, the company intends to correct the situation with One UI 8. The brand's next foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, will be released directly under Android 16, while an open beta phase is expected in the coming weeks.
For several years, Samsung has strengthened its software update policy. The Galaxy S24 and later models now benefit from 7 years of software support, which is the best in the Android world. For other ranges, the rule is simple: if your device was launched with Android 14 or newer, you can confidently consider an update to Android 16.
Which Galaxy models will be eligible for Android 16?
Samsung has not yet officially released the full list, but a wide selection of devices are eligible based on the update commitments already announced. Among the affected models, we find:
Samsung Galaxy S
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S25
- Galaxy S25+
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Edge
The Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 7 (pre-installed)
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 (pre-installed)
The Galaxy S FE
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy A
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A14
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A16
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A26
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A56
The Galaxy Tab
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
One small oddity stands out: the "classic" Galaxy S21s do not appear in this list, unlike the S21 FE. A logical omission: the S21 FE started with Android 12, compared to Android 11 for the S21, which makes it eligible for an additional update.
Source: Sammy Fans
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