Samsung is expected to announce the One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, in July during its second Unpacked event of 2025. This new software will debut on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, suggesting that the rollout for this update could be significantly quicker compared to the lengthy process of One UI 7. The slow rollout of One UI 7 has frustrated many fans of Galaxy devices, leading to disappointment over the delay in the Android 15-based update for Samsung smartphones and tablets.

However, indications suggest that the wait for One UI 8 will be much shorter. Reliable sources hint that Samsung will prioritize One UI 8 as the next major software upgrade, potentially skipping intermediate updates altogether. Recent reports from SamMobile reinforce this expectation, stating that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will be launched in July with One UI 8 pre-installed.

This marks a shift from the prolonged wait experienced with One UI 7. Samsung’s development process for One UI 7 was lengthy primarily due to extensive improvements and changes, which are now expected to streamline the development of One UI 8. With much of the groundwork already laid with One UI 7, creating One UI 8 should be easier for Samsung, allowing it to focus on introducing new features rather than overhauling the design.

Fans are likely to welcome a quicker rollout of One UI 8 as a means for Samsung to redeem itself after the delays associated with Android 15. Additionally, Google plans to release Android 16 earlier than usual, with an announcement expected during the upcoming Google I/O event in May. As Android device makers, including Samsung, prepare for their updates, it remains unclear if Samsung will initiate a public beta program for One UI 8, though the Galaxy S25 series may be among the first to qualify.