Samsung’s One UI 8.5 release, which brings new AI tools and a refreshed design, continues to roll out to more Galaxy devices.
The update is now making its way to some of the cheapest phones in Samsung's lineup in more countries.
There is also the possibility that more formerly exclusive Galaxy S26 features will make their way down to the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung's Cheapest Galaxy Phones Get One UI 8.5 The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may get new AI-powered notification features from the Galaxy S26.
This is quietly one of the standout features of One UI 8.5, even alongside the Galaxy S26 AI tools the Galaxy S25 received.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 release, which brings new AI tools and a refreshed design, continues to roll out to more Galaxy devices. The update is now making its way to some of the cheapest phones in Samsung's lineup in more countries. There is also the possibility that more formerly exclusive Galaxy S26 features will make their way down to the Galaxy S25 series.
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Samsung's Cheapest Galaxy Phones Get One UI 8.5 The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may get new AI-powered notification features from the Galaxy S26. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Spotted by SamMobile, the Galaxy A07 5G, one of Samsung's cheapest 5G phones, has started receiving One UI 8.5 in several Asian markets, including Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. The Galaxy M55, a two-year-old mid-range device, has also received the update in India. Both phones get refreshed UI visuals, a customizable Quick Panel and Direct Voicemail, alongside the May 2026 security patch. The update also brings new camera filters to the M55 and an upgraded Bixby powered by Perplexity AI. This is quietly one of the standout features of One UI 8.5, even alongside the Galaxy S26 AI tools the Galaxy S25 received. MORE FOR YOU To check if One UI 8.5 is available on your device, go to Settings then Software Update.
