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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Receive One UI 8.5 Stable Update in India

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Receive One UI 8.5 Stable Update in India

Samsung's One UI 8.5 is currently rolling out to supported Galaxy S series, Galaxy A series, and foldable smartphones.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 25 May 2026 19:36 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 Reportedly Receive One UI 8.5 Stable Update in India

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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 update brings upgrades to old flagships

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Highlights

Samsung recently released the stable One UI 8.5 update
It is now reportedly making ways to older foldables
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series came with pre-installed One UI 8.5

Samsung announced the global rollout of One UI 8.5 earlier this month, and the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 series were the first smartphones to receive the Android 16-based update. Now, users seem to have reported the arrival of the Android 16-based update to older foldable phones and a Galaxy A series phone in markets including India. Posts on social media platforms indicate that the One UI 8.5 update for Samsung's foldable phones also includes the April security patch.

Samsung's Stable One UI 8.5 Rolls Out to More Devices

Users on X are reporting that Samsung has begun rolling out the stable One UI 8.5 update for Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones in India and other global markets. The update reportedly has firmware versions F946BXXU6GZE2 and F731BXXU6GZE3. The screenshots suggest that the Android 16-based update has an April 2026 security patch. It is around 4GB in size.

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One UI 8.5 Rollout India ‼️

Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 stable One UI 8.5 update is live in India

Build Versions:
F946BXXU6GZE2
F731BXXU6GZE3

Rollout will expand to other regions soon pic.twitter.com/wIhIexJA4s
— Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) May 25, 2026

Meanwhile, another X user suggests that the One UI 8.5 has been made available for the Samsung Galaxy A26 in Guatemala. The update reportedly arrived with firmware versions A266MOWO9CZEA and A266MUBU9CZEA. It is likely to expand to other markets soon.

Breaking‼️

One UI 8.5 for Galaxy A26 Live in Guatemala 🔥🇬🇹

💡 A266MUBU9CZEA/A266MOWO9CZEA/A266MUBU9CZEA

The Galaxy A56 & A36 received it earlier ✅️#OneUI8_5 #Samsung pic.twitter.com/eBcJ6iss8V
— Mohammed Khatri (@Mohammed_K_2010) May 25, 2026

The latest update will reach eligible handsets automatically over the air. Interested users can also check by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install. It is recommended to install the update when connected to a Wi-Fi network and plugged in to charge.

The South Korean tech giant began seeding One UI 8.5 this month, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. The update landed on old flagships like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series last week. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and Galaxy Tab S11 series, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy A36 models also started receiving the update recently.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 series launched with pre-installed One UI 8.5. The update includes AI upgrades, UI changes, and new customisation tools. It brings a Customizable Quick Panel, a new Galaxy AI suit, and a refreshed Bixby Assistant.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality, IPX8 rated
Well-optimised software
Very good system and gaming performance
All-day battery life
Reliable cameras

Bad
Expensive
Still feels bulky

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review

Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2176x1812 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vibrant displays, folding display is durable
Compact design when folded
Top-tier performance
Fast wireless charging for a foldable
Water-resistant design
Good quality primary camera

Bad
Cover screen functionality is limited
Battery barely lasts a day
Relatively slow wired charging
No macro camera

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review

Display (Primary) 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3700mAh

OS Android 13

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP67-rated design
6-year software update commitment
MicroSD card expansion
Useful Galaxy AI features

Bad
Notched OLED display isn't bright outdoors
Poor camera performance
Sub-par battery life
Slow charging
Charger not included in box

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Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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