Samsung is preparing to release the first beta of One UI 8, based on Android 16, in the third week of this month, ahead of the previously anticipated mid-June date. However, this initial release will be limited to select devices in specific markets, with a wider rollout planned for June. While this progression is promising, it doesn’t guarantee a quick final release, as past experiences with One UI 7 showed significant delays. One UI 8 aims to enhance the user experience but is not expected to be as substantial an update as its predecessor, potentially leading to a faster rollout.
Samsung is continuing to roll out One UI 7 based on Android 15, though it has experienced several significant delays. Now, reports suggest that the company is on the verge of releasing the first beta version of One UI 8, which will be based on Android 16.
A recent report indicates that this beta will be available in the third week of this month, ahead of the mid-June timeframe that was speculated just hours prior. However, there’s a catch: the May release will reportedly be limited to “select devices in limited markets,” making it less accessible than previous betas.
In June, a broader rollout is expected, which we believe aligns with the earlier rumors. While it’s promising to see Samsung preparing the One UI 8 beta program, it’s important to note that this doesn’t give clear insight into when the final version will be released. The first One UI 7 beta was released many, many months before the finalized version became available.
Let’s hope history doesn’t repeat itself and that One UI 8 arrives more swiftly, especially since Google plans to launch Android 16 by the end of June. One UI 8 aims to enhance the One UI experience, but it’s not as major an update as One UI 7, which gives us some optimism that the final release could be sooner.
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