Samsung has officially begun rolling out its Android 16 update to select Galaxy smartphones and tablets, with a broader schedule extending through November 2025. Here’s what Galaxy users need to know about the update and which devices are already eligible.
What Android 16 Brings to Samsung Galaxy Devices
While Android 16 introduces Google’s Material 3 Expressive design on Pixel phones, the update is more incremental for Samsung users. One UI 8, built on Android 16, focuses on functional improvements and refined features rather than a complete visual overhaul, following last year’s major One UI 7 redesign.
Key Features in One UI 8
- Expanded Now Bar and Now Brief across more Galaxy devices
- Updated Samsung apps, including Weather and Files
- 90:10 split-screen multitasking for faster app switching
- Enhanced camera controls and AI-powered Portrait Studio
- Gemini Live support on FlexWindow for Galaxy Z Flip models
- Interactive lockscreen clock that integrates with wallpapers
- Redesigned notification and Quick Panel on Galaxy tablets
Overall, One UI 8 maintains the familiar look of One UI 7 while adding smoother performance and useful refinements.
Galaxy Devices Already Receiving Android 16
The stable rollout of One UI 8 began on September 15, 2025, starting with the Galaxy S25 series and select new devices. Here’s a breakdown:
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
- Galaxy S25 FE (pre-installed with Android 16)
Galaxy Foldables
- Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 (pre-installed with Android 16)
Galaxy Tablets
- Galaxy Tab S11
- Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (pre-installed with Android 16)
Samsung plans to extend the update to additional Galaxy devices in October and November.
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Samsung Android 16 Update Schedule
While Samsung has confirmed Android 16 for numerous devices, precise rollout dates remain limited. Here’s the current projected timeline:
October 2025
Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, S22 series, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, select Galaxy Tabs (S10, S9), Galaxy A-series (A36, A35, A34, A25, A56, A53), Quantum series, and select Galaxy XCover, Buddy, Jump, and Wide models.
November 2025
Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Galaxy Tab S8 series, Tab Active 5 Pro, Tab A9 series, Galaxy A16, A15, A24, A33, and other legacy Galaxy tablets and phones.
Samsung continues to update the rollout schedule, so users should check regularly for availability on their devices.
