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Samsung is bringing back its classic x.5 update with One UI 8.5, skipping 8.1 and 8.1.1 entirely — the first x.5 release since One UI 2.5 four years ago. It’s based on Android 16 and expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 in early 2026, around January or February. The update will then roll out to other eligible devices.

One UI 8.5 promises smoother animations, better battery life, improved multitasking (especially for foldables and tablets), and smarter Galaxy AI tools like on-device processing and productivity features.

If your device is getting One UI 8.0, chances are high it’ll also get 8.5. Here’s the full list:

S Series
-S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
-S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
-S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
-S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge
-S21 FE

Z Series
-Z Fold 4, Fold 5, Fold 6, Fold 7, Fold SE
-Z Flip 4, Flip 5, Flip 6, Flip 7, Flip 7 SE

Tab Series
-Tab S6 Lite (2024)
-Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
-Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
-Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 FE, S10 FE+
-Tab A9, A9+
-Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro

A Series
-A06, A14, A15, A16 (LTE/5G)
-A24, A25, A26
-A33, A34, A35, A36
-A53, A54, A*5, A56
-A73

M Series
-M05, M06
-M15, M16
-M33, M34, M35
-M53, M54, M55, M55s, M56

F Series
-F05, F06
-F14, F15, F16
-F34
-F54, F55, F56

XCover Series
-XCover 6 Pro
-XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro

POCO has officially dropped the POCO F7 for global and Indian markets. This one’s powered by the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, promising up to 31% better performance and 49% faster gaming than the previous gen. You get up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, with advanced cooling to keep things smooth.

Up front, there’s a bright 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 3200 nits. It’s protected by Gorilla Glass 7i and stays responsive even when wet.

The back has a bold Cyber Silver Edition with a unique dual-tone design and visible Snapdragon branding, or you can go with simple Black or White. For cameras, there’s a 50MP Sony IMX882 main sensor, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 20MP selfie camera in a punch-hole cutout.

Battery’s big too: 6,500mAh globally and an even larger 7,550mAh in India, both with 90W fast charging and reverse charging in some regions. Other features include IP66/IP68/IP69 ratings, dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

It runs HyperOS based on Android 15 with four major Android updates and six years of security patches. Pricing starts at ₹31,999 in India and $399 globally, with sales kicking off July 1 on Flipkart and other stores.

Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy M36 5G, launching in India on June 27, 2025, at 12PM IST, exclusively on Amazon. It features a refreshed slim design (7.7 mm), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and comes in Velvet Black, Orange Haze, and Serene Green color options.

It has a 6.74” Super AMOLED FHD+ 120 Hz display. The rear has a new oval triple camera: 50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro. A 13MP front camera sits in a teardrop notch with dual 4K recording.

Powered by an Exynos 1380 or Dimensity 9400+, it offers 6–12GB RAM, 128GB+ expandable storage, and Android 15 with One UI 7. AI tools like AI Select, Object Eraser, Image Clipper, and Circle to Search are included. Battery is 5,000–6,500 mAh with 25–60W fast charging.

Expected price: under ₹20,000 (~$240–$300).