One UI 8.5 is expected to come to many Galaxy A series phones, but as of now (late December 2025) the official rollout hasn’t started yet and only the first beta is live on flagship devices.
📱 Current Status (Dec 2025)
Samsung has launched the One UI 8.5 beta program only for the Galaxy S25 series so far.
The stable One UI 8.5 update will begin rolling out broadly in 2026, likely tied to the Galaxy S26 launch and subsequent rollout schedule.
📅 Galaxy A Series & One UI 8.5
According to multiple device eligibility lists and leaks, many Galaxy A series models are expected to receive One UI 8.5 in the stable update (when Samsung begins the full rollout in 2026). These usually include mid-range A models that qualify for major updates:
Expected to receive One UI 8.5 (likely stable release in 2026):
Galaxy A73
Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
Galaxy A26, A25, A24
Galaxy A17
Galaxy A16, A15, A06 (LTE/5G models also included)
(This list is based on device upgrade eligibility patterns and reported leaks — Samsung hasn’t announced the official list yet.)
