Samsung’s Galaxy A lineup is already being mapped out for One UI 9, the next major software layer built on Android 17, and the list is longer than a quick teaser would suggest. A reliable leak points to 14 models getting the update, including several recent A-series phones and a few that are likely to stay in circulation longer than Samsung’s premium flagships.
The names span the usual spread from upper-midrange to budget hardware, which is exactly where Samsung has turned its software support into a selling point. That matters because the Galaxy A series is the volume machine: while Galaxy S and Fold phones grab headlines, the cheaper models are what most buyers actually use day to day.
Galaxy A models listed for One UI 9
The leaked list includes:
- Galaxy A57
- Galaxy A37
- Galaxy A56
- Galaxy A36
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A17 (LTE + 5G)
- Galaxy A16 (LTE + 5G)
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A07
That broad coverage is no accident. Samsung has been leaning harder on software longevity across its lineup, trying to make even affordable Galaxy phones feel less disposable. The trick, of course, is that ”supported” does not mean ”first in line” – the update ladder still tends to favor the expensive stuff.
One UI 9 testing is already underway
According to reports, Samsung has already started internal testing of One UI 9.0 based on Android 17. The test pool includes Galaxy S26 and S25 series phones, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 foldables, and midrange devices such as the Galaxy A57, A17, and A34.
That split is typical: Samsung usually validates new software on its newest flagships first, then widens the circle to midrange models once the code stabilizes. Competitors do the same dance, but Samsung’s software reach is one reason the company has managed to keep the A series competitive against Xiaomi, Motorola, and other aggressively priced rivals.
Why this leak carries weight
The source behind the list, Tarun Vats, has a decent track record on Samsung software timing. He previously called the early arrival of One UI 8.0 beta and has repeatedly surfaced accurate details around One UI 8.5. That does not make every rumor gospel, but it does make this one harder to shrug off.
If Samsung keeps the current pace, the real question is less about whether these Galaxy A phones get One UI 9 and more about when. Expect the flagships to set the tone, with the A series trailing behind as usual – because in Samsung’s software world, patience is apparently still a feature.