Samsung is working on the One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, and it’s beyond just its newest devices. Recent test builds have surfaced for older models like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S22+, hinting at a broader rollout in the coming months.
Geekbench listings (via SamMobile) show the US variants of the two phones—model numbers SM-F946U (Z Fold 5) and SM-G906U (S22+)—running One UI 8. These early test builds produced modest benchmark scores: around 1,892 single-core and 5,143 multi-core for the Fold 5, and 1,524 and 3,678 for the S22+. That’s typical for pre-release software and suggests Samsung is still fine-tuning the update.
So far, only US models have been spotted, but global variants should follow not long after One UI 8’s official debut. That launch is expected to happen after Samsung’s July 9 Unpacked event, where the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 will be revealed with One UI 8 out of the box. A wider rollout is likely to begin in August or September.
For the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which launched in 2023, this will be its third major Android upgrade. The update is expected to bring small but welcome changes, such as improved AI integration through Google Gemini and smoother system animations. Tipster @Tech_Reve noted on X that the changelog is fairly minimal so far.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 series from 2022 is nearing the end of its software support timeline. One UI 8 will be its final major update, and while it doesn’t seem to include any groundbreaking features, Samsung will continue to deliver security patches. Some users on Samsung’s forums have expressed disappointment at the lack of big changes, though features like battery optimization and improved multitasking could still benefit everyday use.
It’s good to see Samsung testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on devices as old as the S22+ before its debut with the upcoming foldables, especially after the delay with One UI 7 rollout.
It’s encouraging to see Samsung testing Android 16-based One UI 8 on older devices like the S22+ ahead of its debut—especially after the delays that affected the One UI 7 rollout.
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