Samsung’s One UI interface continues to evolve with each new version, and next year, we will see something we haven't seen for a long time: a x.5 version of One UI. In the early days of One UI, major new versions were followed by x.1 and x.5 updates. Between One UI 1.0 and One UI 2.0, we got One UI 1.1 and One UI 1.5, and One UI 2.1 and One UI 2.5 were released between 2.0 and 3.0.Samsung then shifted strategy and decided to replace the x.5 versions with x.1.1 updates, which were tailored for foldable phones and software features that took advantage of that form factor. That version number scheme has been the standard since then, but Samsung is bringing the x.5 version out of retirement next year.One UI 8.5 is in development following One UI 8.0Samsung made a leap from One UI 7.0 to One UI 8.0, owing to the former's later-than-usual release. While it isn't making a similar jump from One UI 8.0 to One UI 9.0, it is skipping version 8.1 and going straight to One UI 8.5. Will Samsung make this the standard way of numbering minor One UI updates going forward? That remains to be seen. But for the next one (no pun intended), x.5 is making a comeback.What features will One UI 8.5 bring, and when is it coming?One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, will debut on the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. At this time, there's no word on what new features it will bring to eligible devices. We would usually assume new Galaxy AI functionality will be part of the package, but considering how small an update One UI 8 is despite being a major version bump, we're keeping our expectations low for now.The list of features and changes will also decide how quickly One UI 8.5 will make its way to existing devices. If there are substantial Galaxy AI additions, that could take up to two months after the Galaxy S26's announcement. In any case, we can only wait and watch, as timelines and ETAs for software updates are always in flux. One UI 8.5 eligible phones and tabletsThe list of One UI 8.5 eligible devices will more or less include the same devices that are eligible for One UI 8. That means every flagship Galaxy phone launched since 2022 and numerous mid-rangers and some budget phones and tablets launched since 2023. For some of these, One UI 8.5 will be the final feature update.Here's a tentative list of devices that could get the One UI 8.5 update:Galaxy S seriesGalaxy S25Galaxy S25+Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S25 EdgeGalaxy S25 FEGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S24+Galaxy S24Galaxy S24 FEGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23+Galaxy S23Galaxy S23 FEGalaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S22+Galaxy S22Galaxy S21 FEGalaxy Z seriesGalaxy Z Fold 7Galaxy Z Fold Special EditionGalaxy Z Fold 6Galaxy Z Fold 5Galaxy Z Flip 7Galaxy Z Flip 7 FEGalaxy Z Flip 6Galaxy Z Flip 5Galaxy Z Fold 4Galaxy Z Flip 4Galaxy A seriesGalaxy A73Galaxy A56Galaxy A55Galaxy A54Galaxy A53Galaxy A36Galaxy A35Galaxy A34Galaxy A33Galaxy A25Galaxy A24Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G)Galaxy A16 (LTE+5G)Galaxy A06Galaxy Tab seriesGalaxy Tab S10+Galaxy Tab S10 UltraGalaxy Tab S10 FEGalaxy Tab S10 FE+Galaxy Tab S9 FE+Galaxy Tab S9 FEGalaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab S8+ (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi/5G)Galaxy Tab A9Galaxy Tab A9+Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)Galaxy F seriesGalaxy F55Galaxy F54Galaxy F34Galaxy F16Galaxy F15Galaxy F06Galaxy M seriesGalaxy M56Galaxy M55sGalaxy M55Galaxy M54Galaxy M34Galaxy M53Galaxy M33Galaxy M16Galaxy M15Galaxy M06Galaxy XCover seriesGalaxy XCover 7Galaxy XCover 7 ProGalaxy XCover 6 ProThe post Samsung One UI 8.5: Everything you need to know appeared first on SamMobile.