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Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out in May 2026, did not include all headline Galaxy AI features on older phones like the S25 and S24, though a June 2026 update brought some missing AI features to the S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.

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Who
Samsung, Galaxy S25, S24, S26, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Android Authority, GSMArena, Digital Trends, SamMobile, SammyGuru, PiunikaWeb, Ubergizmo
What
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out in May 2026, did not include all headline Galaxy AI features on older phones like the S25 and S24, though a June 2026 update brought some missing AI features to the S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:49:28 GMT · 5h 15m ago
Where
South Korea, North America, Europe, India ·
Why
Samsung has not provided an official explanation for the feature omissions, despite older phones like the Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 running the same Snapdragon 8 Elite hardware as the Galaxy S26.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Many users of Samsung Galaxy S25, S24, and other older devices are not receiving all the promised Galaxy AI features and other enhancements from the One UI 8.5 update, leading to dissatisfaction among customers who feel their devices are being artificially limited despite capable hardware.

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  1. Currently Reading5h 15m ago
    Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out in May 2026, did not include all headline Galaxy AI features on older phones like the S25 and S24, though a June 2026 update brought some missing AI features to the S25, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.
  2. Technology5h 15m ago
    Samsung's One UI 8.5 update, rolled out to older Galaxy S and Z series phones, has brought some AI features but still lacks several key functionalities present on the newer Galaxy S26.
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