Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 – Set to Launch with One UI 8 Pre Installed

Samsung hasn’t exactly nailed the One UI 7 rollout. After Android 15 dropped, users were still stuck waiting for the stable update months later. But now, it looks like the tech giant is trying to redeem itself with the upcoming One UI 8 — and it might arrive sooner than expected.

Launch

According to a fresh leak from SamMobile, Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 running One UI 8 out of the box. That’s pretty big, considering One UI 8 will be based on Android 16 — which Google is expected to release in the second half of 2025.

Looking at the calendar, it actually lines up. Samsung usually unveils its foldables between late July and early August. If Android 16 goes official by then, there’s a solid chance Samsung could preload the new OS and UI combo right from launch.

Pattern

This is a bit of a shake-up from Samsung’s usual approach. Normally, the company plays it safe, releasing new devices with the current One UI version, then rolling out the big software updates later. So jumping straight to One UI 8 with the Fold7 and Flip7 would be a major shift.

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And if Samsung really does go this route, it likely means One UI 8 will hit the Galaxy S25 and even the current S24 series a lot sooner than we’re used to seeing.

Strategy

So why the change? Samsung’s probably trying to sharpen its edge in the Android game. With Pixel devices always first in line for Android updates and other phone makers catching up, Samsung might be trying to reassert itself as a top player in software updates.

There’s also the marketing angle. Foldables are Samsung’s crown jewels now, and launching them with the freshest software makes them look even more futuristic and appealing.

Rollout

Assuming One UI 8 launches with the Fold7 and Flip7, Samsung may quickly roll it out to other premium devices. We’re talking Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and possibly the S23 series shortly after.

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Here’s a rough idea of what that update timeline might look like:

Device Series	Expected One UI 8 Rollout
Galaxy Z Fold7/Flip7	Late July – Early August
Galaxy S24 Series	August – September
Galaxy S23 Series	September – October
Galaxy A Series	Late 2025

Of course, this isn’t official yet — just a reasonable guess based on past patterns and current rumors.

Expectations

What will One UI 8 bring to the table? While the exact features aren’t confirmed, we can expect smarter AI tools, smoother animations, better multitasking (especially for foldables), and maybe some new customization options.

Samsung has been leaning into AI in a big way lately, so it’s safe to assume One UI 8 will expand on that with some flashy new features.

All in all, launching One UI 8 alongside the Fold7 and Flip7 could be Samsung’s way of saying, “We’re back on track.” Let’s just hope they stick the landing this time.

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