It is not even October but, and Samsung is outdoing itself whereas defying all affordable expectations with a blazing quick One UI 8 rollout for about two dozen completely different Galaxy units already. The newest in line are a household of ultra-high-end handsets… from 2023, in addition to a youthful duo of premium tablets and a 2024-released mid-range cellphone.
That is getting laborious to comply with
Sure, I’ve formally misplaced rely of all of the Android smartphones and tablets which were up to date by Samsung to the most recent OS model (in its secure type) in a minimum of one nation.
So let’s first deal with all of the motion of the previous few days. Maybe an important merchandise handled to Android 16 goodies (infused with One UI 8 tweaks and add-ons) after the Galaxy S24 sequence are clearly the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, S23 Extremely, and S23 FE.
The Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Extremely are only a few of the numerous Samsung units already able to working Android 16 in a minimum of one nation. | Picture Credit score — PhoneArena
The Galaxy Quantum 5 is one other system that is receiving Android 16 with One UI 8 on high as we communicate in South Korea solely… as a result of it is unique to that nation. However the cellphone is principally Samsung’s regional equal for the worldwide Galaxy A55, in order that widespread 2024-released mid-ranger is prone to go away Android 15 (and One UI 7) behind all over the world within the close to future as properly.
What’s subsequent for Samsung and Samsung followers?
Clearly, the sky is now the restrict for what the world’s primary smartphone vendor can obtain on the software program assist entrance by the tip of the 12 months. Samsung has extremely managed to outperform not one however two super-ambitious replace schedules printed in two completely different international locations along with completely crushing the (non) competitors.
Clearly, it is affordable to anticipate the Galaxy S23 household, Tab S10 duo, and Galaxy A55 to attain One UI 8 treats worldwide by the tip of the week, adopted by the likes of the Galaxy A35, A26, A17, S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Extremely actually, actually quickly. Far ahead of anybody might have anticipated simply two or three weeks in the past, and imagine it or not, ahead of many lately launched high-enders from different manufacturers.
Sure, even the entry-level Galaxy A15 5G ought to get secure One UI 8 goodies within the subsequent couple of weeks or so. | Picture Credit score — PhoneArena
I might go on and on itemizing units as previous because the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus, and Tab S8 Extremely and as modest because the Galaxy A06, A07, and A15, however as a substitute of that, I will let you know this: in the event you’ve bought a member of Samsung’s Galaxy launched at any level within the final three years or so, you must be capable to run the most recent Android model (properly) earlier than Christmas. And that is an achievement no different model may even hope to return near.
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Adrian, a cell know-how fanatic because the Nokia 3310 period, has been a dynamic presence within the tech journalism area, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Tendencies, and Pocketnow earlier than becoming a member of PhoneArena in 2018. His experience spans throughout varied platforms, with a specific fondness for the range of the Android ecosystem. Regardless of the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood together with his work, Adrian’s ardour for tech developments, working, and films retains him energized. His dedication to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic assortment of units, saved from private chapter by his choice for ‘ample’ over ‘overpriced’.
