While Samsung has unquestionably done an uncharacteristically bad job of optimizing and stabilizing the latest version of its proprietary One UI software after Google released the Android 15 update for the Pixel-using masses, it's also hard to deny that the world's top smartphone vendor is now moving at a lightning fast pace in an unrivaled effort to treat as many people as possible to the newest set of performance enhancements and UI tweaks.
In the last 48 hours or so alone, the company has somehow managed to kick off the official One UI 7 rollout for no less than four different devices. And we're not talking about uber-popular high-enders from the Galaxy S, Z Fold, or Z Flip families anymore, mind you, but a quartet of decidedly mid-range products composed of two phones and two tablets.
Oh, happy day!
First up, you've got the late 2023-released Galaxy A25, which packs a modest Exynos 1280 processor and is guaranteed to receive three more OS upgrades after originally running Android 14. This is a budget-friendly handset you can officially buy stateside too, although you may have to wait a few more weeks before its Android 15-based One UI 7 promotion expands from South Korea to Europe and ultimately the US.
The Galaxy A25 is just one of several mid-range devices recently upgraded to One UI 7. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena
Next up, the Galaxy A73 is obviously an older and higher-end member of the A Series family, equipped with a Snapdragon 778 processor and released back in the spring of 2022 with Android 12 out the box. That makes this the phone's third major update, which means you are only guaranteed one more, ideally delivered earlier than May 2026.
The 2024 edition of the low-cost Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, meanwhile, is naturally being treated to its first big OS promotion, available in South Korea for the time being and likely to spread to many other territories and regions (US included) before long.
Last but not necessarily least, the Galaxy Tab Active 5 is in many ways a radically different product from those two "mainstream" phones and that very mass-friendly 10.4-inch slate. But a rugged design and an enterprise focus don't have to come with sub-par software support, so it's certainly nice to see Samsung treat this niche 8-inch tank like any other star in its Galaxy.
The Tab Active 5 is also being upgraded in its manufacturer's homeland of South Korea before all other countries, with April security patches included and a download size of around 3GB highlighting the importance and impact this collection of goodies will instantly have on your user experience.
What's next?
In short, a lot of additional movement on the One UI 7 expansion front. Based on a tentative schedule from a little over a month ago, devices like the Galaxy A15, A14, A33, A53, Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, Galaxy XCover 7, and a whole bunch of F-series and M-series handsets will join the Android 15 party in June.
Yes, even the entry-level Galaxy A14 is all but guaranteed to receive Android 15 soon. | Image Credit -- Samsung
But the same list originally included the Galaxy A25 and A73 with a June update ETA as well, so depending on your region (and your luck), you might receive your invitation to said party by the end of this month too.
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A new schedule (for Germany) circulating on social media today anticipates June rollouts for the likes of the Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro, Tab A9, Tab A9 Plus, A53, A33, A14, A16, A05s, XCover 7, and XCover 6 Pro, so clearly, Samsung will continue to work hard to bring as many old and/or humble devices up to date... before One UI 8 bursts onto the scene.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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