Highlights

• Samsung is reportedly working to launch One UI 8 based on Android 16 in July 2025.
• It aims to come with the release of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
• Compared to the delayed One UI 7 rollout, this timeline hints at a faster software release cycle for Samsung.

Caption – Google is reportedly working on going official with Android 16 as early as June or July this year. (Image credit – Google)

It seems Samsung doesn’t want any delays with its next big software update. While One UI 7 based on Android 15 faced major delays, a new report suggests that One UI 8 built on Android 16 could arrive much faster. In fact, it might debut as early as July alongside Samsung’s next-gen foldable phones. Here’s what we know so far.

One UI 8 Expected In July With Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7

According to SamMobile, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are expected to launch with One UI 8 right out of the box based on Android 16. This lines up with earlier reports suggesting that Samsung is already internally testing One UI 8.

There have also been rumours that the company might skip its usual in-between updates like One UI 7.1 or 7.1.1, jumping straight to One UI 8.0 instead.

There’s no confirmed timeline yet for when One UI 8 will reach other devices, like the Galaxy S25 series or older models. Still, if this new update rolls out with the upcoming foldables, it’ll be a big improvement compared to the delay with One UI 7.

If the report is accurate, One UI 8 could launch in July. That’s the same month Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 last year, specifically on July 10, 2024. While we don’t know the exact date for the Fold 7 and Flip 7, it’s likely to be in the same window. Last year’s phones actually hit the market on July 24.

Meanwhile, Google is also speeding things up with Android 16 and the update could go official as early as June or July. That means Samsung might beat everyone else, even Google’s own Pixel phones in launching the first Android 16-powered devices this year. The final Beta 4 version is expected to drop sometime this month.

To recall, One UI 7 has had a rocky rollout. Despite Google finalising Android 15 six months ago, Samsung only released the beta in December 2024. The Galaxy S25 series launched in January with One UI 7 pre-installed, but no other Samsung phone had access to it at the time. The stable version of One UI 7 is finally set to start rolling out early next week.

FAQs

Q1. When will One UI 8 be launched?

Answer. Samsung is reportedly planning to launch One UI 8 based on Android 16 in July 2025, alongside the release of Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Q2. Will Samsung include intermediate updates like One UI 7.1 before One UI 8?

Answer. According to rumours, Samsung might skip intermediate updates such as One UI 7.1 or 7.1.1, and jump directly to One UI 8.0.

Q3. How does the rollout timeline for One UI 8 compare to One UI 7?

Answer. The One UI 8 rollout is expected to be much faster than One UI 7, which faced significant delays. If accurate, this represents an improved and faster release cycle for Samsung.

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