Samsung has officially started testing One UI 8, which will be based on Android 16—even though One UI 7 (Android 15) hasn’t rolled out yet. While Samsung has been one of the fastest Android OEMs when it comes to updates, major One UI releases still take time. Brands like OPPO, realme, vivo, and Xiaomi are testing Android 17 only on their flagships so far: OPPO officially launched Android 17 Beta 2 for the OPPO Find X9 Pro, OnePlus for the OnePlus 15, with Vivo opening the developer preview for the Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15. And does Android 17 eligibility factor into your next smartphone purchase? Read more in our articles including "Samsung Begins Testing One UI 8 Based on Android 16 – Development Starts Earlier Than Usual" and "The realme P4 series features the country's first 10,001mAh phone".
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Jun 17, 2026Samsung has officially started testing One UI 8, which will be based on Android 16—even though One UI 7 (Android 15) hasn’t rolled out yet. While Samsung has been one of the fastest Android OEMs when it comes to updates, major One UI releases still take time.
Brands like OPPO, realme, vivo, and Xiaomi are testing Android 17 only on their flagships so far: OPPO officially launched Android 17 Beta 2 for the OPPO Find X9 Pro, OnePlus for the OnePlus 15, with Vivo opening the developer preview for the Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15. And does Android 17 eligibility factor into your next smartphone purchase?
Our coverage of One UI 8 Android 16 features includes: "Samsung Begins Testing One UI 8 Based on Android 16 – Development Starts Earlier Than Usual"; "The realme P4 series features the country's first 10,001mAh phone"; "Android 17 Eligibility: Which Phones Make the Cut?". Each article provides unique insights and information.