Samsung Adds 1080p Dual-Camera Video and App Network Blocks in One UI 9

Q: Which older Galaxy phones will get One UI 9's best AI features, and which will be left behind?

There is no confirmed public list yet of older Galaxy phones that will get One UI 9’s top Galaxy AI features, and no verified exclusion list either. What Samsung has officially said so far is limited: the One UI 9 beta starts on the Galaxy S26 5G series in selected markets, and the company is highlighting AI tools such as Creative Studio integration in Samsung Notes and Contacts. The material provided does not identify which older devices beyond the S26 line will support those features. That matters because Samsung often splits One UI upgrades into two layers: the base Android/One UI update reaches a wider range of phones, while the most demanding AI tools are reserved for newer flagship hardware with stronger on-device processing. In practice, recent premium models such as the Galaxy S25 series, S24 series, Z Fold and Z Flip flagships are the most likely candidates to receive at least some of One UI 9’s AI package, but that remains an informed expectation rather than a confirmed rollout plan. Older mid-range and budget Galaxy phones are the most likely to be left behind on the “best” AI features, even if they still receive parts of One UI 9 itself. Samsung also notes that supported functions can vary by model, country and carrier, and schedules may change during testing. So the short answer is that Samsung has announced the new AI features, but it has not yet publicly specified which older Galaxy phones will fully get them and which will miss out.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 13

Samsung’s latest One UI 9 beta adds per-app network restriction controls, a new privacy feature that lets Galaxy users block selected apps from accessing the internet in Settings.
One UI 9 also expands customization with resizable 2x1 brightness and volume sliders, more movable Quick Settings toggles, and a network speed indicator that can be enabled through Good Lock’s Quickstar.
Camera changes include simultaneous vertical recording from front and rear cameras, producing square 1:1 clips capped at 1080p for social-media-style sharing.
Other updates fold third-party calling apps into the phone app, add gaming tools and a Samsung Notes masking feature, while requiring a PIN before restart or shutdown.
The Android 17-based software has been in beta for months and is expected to debut officially on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in the coming weeks, with wider rollout likely later.