Samsung One UI 8.5 Devices

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 rollout starts with newer Galaxy devices

Galaxy S26 Ultra buyers will want to watch Samsung’s One UI 8.5 rollout closely, because the update confirms which recent Galaxy phones and tablets get the full Android 16-based software package first.

Samsung has started releasing One UI 8.5 from May 6, with Korea first and more regions following from May 11. The first wave covers selected Galaxy S, Galaxy Z, and Galaxy Tab models. Recent premium devices get the complete feature set, while older phones receive a more limited version.

Galaxy phones confirmed for the first wave

The confirmed Galaxy S lineup includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S24 FE.

Samsung’s foldable list includes the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy Z Flip6.

Galaxy tablets included in the update list

The supported tablet list includes the Tab S11, Tab S11+, Tab S11 Ultra, Tab S11 FE, Tab S11 FE+, Tab S11 Lite, Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+, and Tab S10 Lite.

What the full One UI 8.5 package includes

For these newer devices, One UI 8.5 adds Samsung’s latest interface changes and a set of AI tools first seen on the Galaxy S26 family. Audio Eraser lets users adjust voices, music, and background noise during playback in supported apps. Creative Studio turns sketches into finished images or changes image style. Call Screening answers unknown calls and creates live transcription before the user picks up. Photo Assist edits images with text prompts, including object removal and detail changes.

Samsung also appears to be preparing wider support for Horizontal Lock in Super Steady Mode, a video stabilization feature linked to newer camera software. Timing and device coverage for that feature are still not fully clear.

What older Galaxy phones will get instead

Phones launched in 2023 or earlier will not receive the full AI package listed above. Instead, those devices get the updated visual design, new animations, Privacy Alerts, and a newer Bixby experience powered by Perplexity AI. That means there is a clear split between Samsung’s newest hardware and older Galaxy models in this release.

Why this matters for phone buyers

For buyers comparing ecosystems, software support now matters almost as much as hardware points such as wireless charging, battery capacity, display refresh rate, camera module size, and MagSafe compatibility. Even when comparing phones like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung’s own latest Galaxy flagships, long-term software features can affect day-to-day use more than raw spec differences.

Bottom line

The main takeaway is simple: One UI 8.5 gives the newest Galaxy phones and tablets Samsung’s full current software experience first, while older devices get a reduced feature set. For anyone tracking the Galaxy S26 Ultra and other recent Samsung devices, this rollout shows how Samsung is separating flagship-level AI tools from its wider update program. For more product-focused phone coverage, see Komodoty: https://www.komodoty.com