One UI 9.5 will be Samsung’s second One UI version based on Android 17 and is expected to arrive in early 2027 alongside the Galaxy S27 series. The update is positioned to deliver more substantial design changes and several new features after One UI 9.0, which did not introduce major visual changes.
Design direction
One UI 9.5 could introduce more semi‑transparent interface elements such as cards and floating bars. Samsung’s pill‑shaped floating tab bar, introduced to stock One UI apps with One UI 9.0, could receive a more transparent look in 9.5. Stock apps may also gain layouts that adapt better to large‑screen devices, including foldable phones and tablets.
One UI 9.5 features
One UI 9.5 could add more advanced capabilities to Samsung’s stock apps, including Calendar, Camera, Clock, My Files, Gallery, Samsung Health, Modes and Routines, Samsung Notes, Phone, Reminder, Samsung Internet, Samsung TV Plus, SmartThings, Samsung Wallet, and Galaxy Wearable. These apps could gain deeper integration with Galaxy AI and Gemini. The update could also introduce more advanced automation features using Bixby and Gemini Intelligence, support for more capable AI agents, and improved activity tracking. Reports indicate we will likely start hearing more about features toward the end of 2026.
Release timeline
Based on Samsung’s recent patterns, the company could open a One UI 9.5 Beta Program for select high‑end devices in the fourth quarter of 2026. The beta period could include five or six beta releases before a stable debut with the Galaxy S27 series in the first quarter of 2027. Older eligible Galaxy phones and tablets could begin receiving the stable One UI 9.5 update in Q1 2027, with a rollout potentially completing in Q2 2027.
Eligible devices
Samsung typically offers at least three major Android OS upgrades for older entry‑level devices. Recent entry‑level and mid‑range Galaxy phones and tablets are eligible for major Android OS and One UI upgrades for up to six years from launch, while most recent high‑end phones are eligible for up to seven major Android updates. Devices expected to be eligible for One UI 9.5 include the following:
Galaxy S series
Galaxy Z series
Galaxy A series: Galaxy A07 (LTE/5G), Galaxy A15 (LTE/5G), Galaxy A16 (LTE/5G), Galaxy A17 (LTE/5G), Galaxy A24, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A26, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A37, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A55, Galaxy A56, Galaxy A57
Galaxy Tab series: Galaxy Tab S9 (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S9+ (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S9 FE (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S10+ (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S11 (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S12+ (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra (Wi‑Fi/5G), Galaxy Tab Active 5, Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro
Galaxy F series
Galaxy M series
Galaxy XCover series
