Samsung is testing One UI 8.5 to a whole new batch of Galaxy smartphones - full list
SamsungWednesday, 04 February 2026 at 11:48
Let’s be real for a second—Samsung’s software cycle is getting chaotic. We’re barely through the One UI 8.0 rollout, and the internal servers are already lighting up with One UI 8.5. This isn't just some "stability patch" you ignore for three weeks. It’s a full-on visual identity shift that looks suspiciously like Samsung is finally tired of being called "the boring choice" compared to iOS.
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The big buzzword here is "Liquid Glass." If the internal leaks are right, Samsung is ditching the flat, sterile look of the last three years for something with actual depth. We’re talking floating buttons, frosted transparency that actually moves with your thumb, and icons that have a weirdly satisfying 3D pop. It’s a gamble. Some will call it an Apple clone; others will just be happy their home screen doesn't look like a spreadsheet anymore.
Who’s Actually Getting It?
The "private" testing list is surprisingly inclusive. While the S25 is the obvious target, the servers show Samsung is already dogfooding builds for the Galaxy S24, S23, and even the S22. Even the budget-conscious A-series (think A56 and A36) and the M-series are seeing activity.
But the real star of the show is the Galaxy S26. Leaks point to a February 25, 2026 launch for the new flagship, and One UI 8.5 is clearly being polished as the "out-of-the-box" software for that device. If you're on an older phone, expect the stable OTA to hit you right around that same late-February window.
One UI 8.5: list of Samsung Galaxy devices currently undergoing tests
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S25 FE, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
- Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
- Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Galaxy A series
- Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
- Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
- Galaxy A26, A25, A24
- Galaxy A17 (LTE & 5G), A16 (LTE & 5G), A15 (LTE & 5G)
- Galaxy A07 (LTE & 5G), A06
Galaxy M series
- Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
- Galaxy M36, M35, M34
- Galaxy M17, M16, M15
- Galaxy M07, M05
Galaxy F series
- Galaxy F56, F54
- Galaxy F34
- Galaxy F17, F16
- Galaxy F07
Galaxy Tablets
- Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE+
- Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab A11+
- Galaxy Tab A9
- Galaxy Tab Active 5
Galaxy XCover series
- Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
Features That Actually Matter
Beyond the pretty icons, there’s some "meat" here.
- Custom Quick Panel: No more rigid grids. You can finally resize tiles to fit your actual usage.
- Storage Share: This is a sleeper hit. Your phone can basically "borrow" space from your nearby Samsung tablet.
- Audio Broadcast: Auracast-powered voice sharing is finally getting a proper menu.
The Verdict?
Samsung is trying to find a middle ground between "functional" and "flashy." One UI 8.5 is the most personality we've seen from the brand since the early TouchWiz days—but, you know, actually good this time. If you’re on the list, the end of February can’t come soon enough.
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