Samsung One UI 9.0: Expected Features and Eligible Galaxy Phones
Somatirtha
Android 17 Base: One UI 9.0 is built on Android 17, bringing Google’s latest platform changes alongside Samsung’s refinements, announced in May 2026.
Rollout Status: Stable version debuted on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 in July, then reached the Galaxy S26 series.
Smarter Galaxy AI: Gemini Intelligence, an improved Now Nudge and Now Brief headline the Galaxy AI upgrades, aiming to make daily tasks faster.
Refined Interface: Thicker brightness and volume sliders fill pill shapes for better touch accuracy, keeping the look close to One UI 8.5.
Samsung Notes Upgrades: Samsung Notes gains decorative tapes and a wider range of pen line styles, adding creative options for note-takers and students.
Accessibility Additions: Six new accessibility features debuted in beta and are set to reach all users with the stable release this year.
Privacy and Security: Android 17 supplies privacy and security protections, and Samsung adds a few that are exclusive to One UI 9 itself.
Galaxy S and Z Eligibility: Galaxy S26 and S25 series qualify, along with foldables like the Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Z TriFold.
Older and Mid-Range Devices: Older flagships such as the Galaxy S23, plus A, M and F series phones and Tab S tablets, are listed.