One UI 8 Testing Expands to Galaxy Z Flip 5 as Samsung Prepares Major Update
Galaxy Z Flip 5 Joins One UI 8 Development
Samsung is broadening its One UI 8 internal testing to include the Galaxy Z Flip 5, a move that highlights continued support for older foldable devices.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was recently spotted on Geekbench running an early build of One UI 8, confirming that development is underway.
- In benchmark tests, the device scored 1503 in single-core and 2651 in multi-core performance.
- These scores surpass those of the Galaxy S22 series, although they remain below the performance of the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
One UI 8 Rollout Strategy
- Samsung began internal One UI 8 testing with the Galaxy S25 series, later adding the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S22 series to the roster.
- The beta program is currently restricted to select devices and limited markets.
- Public beta access has yet to be granted for many devices, but an expansion to additional Galaxy models is anticipated soon.
Early Performance Insights
- The Geekbench results for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are based on early software builds.
- Performance and stability are likely to improve as development progresses.
- The presence of the Z Flip 5 in testing confirms Samsung’s commitment to rolling out major updates to older Galaxy foldables.
Expected Expansion and Timeline
- Reports suggest the One UI 8 beta could soon be available for more models, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6.
- However, this year’s beta may remain limited to a few select devices.
- The official stable release of One UI 8 is set to debut with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 next month, followed by a wider rollout to existing Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s ongoing internal testing signals a strong commitment to updating older devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 5, ensuring users receive the latest features and improvements with One UI 8.
