Samsung Begins Rolling Out Android 16 to Galaxy Devices

Samsung has officially kicked off the rollout of Android 16 with One UI 8 across its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The update process started on September 15, 2025, and will continue in phases through at least November. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new, which devices are already getting the update, and when your Galaxy model might be next in line.

What’s New with Android 16 on Galaxy Devices?

While Android 16 introduces a refreshed Material You 3 Expressive design language on Google’s Pixel lineup, the update feels less dramatic on Samsung hardware. That’s because One UI 7 recently delivered a major design overhaul, leaving One UI 8 more of a refinement release with incremental features rather than a full makeover.

Key highlights include:

Now Bar and Now Brief expand to more Galaxy models
Updates to Samsung’s stock apps like Weather and Files
90:10 split-screen multitasking for faster app switching
Improved camera controls
Gemini Live support in Flex Window mode on Galaxy Z Flip devices
AI-powered Portrait Studio for enhanced photo editing
An interactive lockscreen clock that responds to wallpapers
A redesigned notification/quick panel on Galaxy tablets

Overall, One UI 8 should feel familiar to One UI 7 users, with subtle polish and a few standout features.

Android 16 Rollout: Eligible Galaxy Devices

Samsung launched its stable One UI 8 (Android 16) update first on the Galaxy S25 series globally. The update also ships pre-installed on the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the Galaxy Tab S11 series.

This eligibility list will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts expand, with the most recent additions highlighted in bold.

Galaxy S Series (September 2025)

Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25+
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S25 FE

Galaxy Foldables (September 2025)

Galaxy Z Fold 7
Galaxy Z Flip 7

Galaxy Tablets (September 2025)

Galaxy Tab S11
Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Update Schedule: What’s Next?

Samsung has confirmed dozens of additional devices will move to Android 16 in October and November 2025, with more models to follow.

October 2025

Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold Special Edition
Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+, S10 Lite
Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
Galaxy Tab Active 5
Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A25, A56, A53
Galaxy Quantum 6, Quantum 5, Quantum 4, Quantum 3
Galaxy Buddy 4, Jump 4, Wide 8, Xcover 7 Pro

November 2025

Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy Tab A9, A9+, A11
Galaxy A16, A15, A24, A33
Galaxy Wide 7, Buddy 3, Jump 3, Jump 2

👉 Bottom line: Samsung’s Android 16 rollout is in full swing. The newest flagships already have it, and a wave of Galaxy S, Z, Tab, and A-series devices are queued up for October and November.