Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 Expected to Arrive with One UI 8 Based on Android 16

Samsung is planning to launch its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 phones with the latest One UI 8 software right out of the box. This new version of Samsung’s software will be based on Android 16.

Last year, Samsung faced criticism for the slow rollout of One UI 7. Many users had to wait for over six months after Android 15 was released to get the stable update. But according to a new report from SamMobile, Samsung is looking to improve things this time.

Google usually releases new Android versions in the second half of the year. The new Galaxy foldable phones are expected to launch between late July and early August, so the timing matches well.

This move is a bit surprising, as Samsung usually ships new phones with the current version of One UI and adds new features later. If the Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch with One UI 8, it could also mean that the Galaxy S24 and the upcoming Galaxy S25 series might get the One UI 8 update earlier than expected.

Google is expected to release the stable version of Android 16 around June or July this year. This means Samsung might launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 just a few days or weeks after Android 16 becomes official.

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