Samsung users are eagerly waiting for the One UI 8.5 update. If you’re one of them, this list will help you check your device. You can check whether your specific device is included in this April device list by referring to the list provided below. As everyone is aware, this is a major OS update that arrives alongside Android 16. It is set to introduce a host of new features, which we will discuss in detail here.
OneUI 8.5 Features
Before you view the list, let us tell you what new additions you can expect to see after installing this update. Upon installing the update, the very first change you will notice is the addition of new customization options within the Quick Settings panel. It will offer enhanced support for notifications compared to previous versions, allowing users to customize the interface to an even greater extent. Various visual effects, such as the frosted glass effect and weather app visuals – will all be included in this update. Furthermore, a new 3D app icon design is also set to make an appearance.
Galaxy AI has become even more advanced; it is now observed to perform with greater accuracy and speed across various tasks, including photo editing and AI-assisted functions. Users will also gain access to a “Partial Screen Recording” option, which is capable of recording specific sections or portions of the screen. Additionally, the update will feature a Linux terminal, Quick Share enhancements, and various other improvements ranging from minor tweaks to major additions.
One UI 8.5 Update Device List (April 2026)
In April 2026, the One UI 8.5 Beta version is set to expand to all of the following devices:
- Galaxy S23 series (S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and likely the S23 FE)
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5
- Galaxy A56 and A36 (mid-range)
Stable One UI 8.5 Release (Highly Probable):
- Galaxy S26 series – First to Receive (From early to mid-April, coinciding with the new S26 launch)
- Galaxy S25 series + Galaxy Z Fold 7 + Z Flip 7 → April 2026 – There is a very high probability of receiving the update within this month or around this timeframe.
Beta Expansion Expected in April 2026:
- Galaxy S24 series (S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE)
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Tab S11 series
- Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE (The update has already begun rolling out in some regions)
Expected Timeframe for Stable Release:
- Galaxy S25 series + Fold 7/Flip 7 → Late April or early May 2026
- Galaxy S24 series + Fold 6/Flip 6 → April–May 2026
- Galaxy S23 series → May–June 2026
In Conclusion
The month of April is poised to be the period of the most significant expansion for the One UI 8.5 Beta version, during which all the aforementioned devices are likely to become eligible (particularly the S23 series, Fold 5/Flip 5, and A56/A36).
Regarding the stable release, the Galaxy S26 series is expected to receive it first. Followed by the S25 series and the new foldable devices (Fold 7/Flip 7) – there is a very high probability that these updates will arrive during the month of April. There is a chance that a beta update will arrive for older devices (S23, S24). Followed later by a stable release though obviously, that won’t happen in the month of April.
