Highlights

• The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has been spotted on Geekbench running Android 16 with One UI 8.
• The device scored 1150 on single-core and 3417 on multi-core in early tests, though performance may improve in the final software release.
• Launched with Android 14, the A55 still has two more major Android updates planned after the testing of Android 16.

Caption – Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. (Image credit – Samsung)

Samsung is already testing One UI 8 based on Android 16 for its Galaxy A55 5G, hinting at a faster update cycle this time around. According to tipster Alfaturk on X (formerly Twitter), the phone was recently spotted on Geekbench with model number SM-A556E, showing it’s currently being tested with the latest software.

Galaxy A55 one UI 8 update is being tested. Geekbench results are out ‼️
Repost if you are excited for One UI 8#A55 #samsung #oneuı8 pic.twitter.com/cX8llFDNBP

— Alfatürk (@Alfaturk16) June 27, 2025

The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G scored 1150 in single-core and 3417 in multi-core performance tests. These scores come from an early internal build of One UI 8, so performance may still improve once the final version rolls out.

Caption – Galaxy A55 5G spotted on Geekbench featuring Android 16 with One UI 8. (Screenshot credit – Alfaturk on X)

While the Galaxy A55 was launched in March 2024 with Android 14, it has already received the Android 15-based One UI 7. Now, with Android 16 in testing, the phone is on track to receive its second major OS update, and Samsung still plans to give it two more big Android updates in the future.

Samsung has picked up the pace with One UI 8 development across its lineup. The company is already preparing to ship its upcoming foldables on July 9 with One UI 8 pre-installed. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series has joined the Beta Program and more older flagships are also testing Android 16 internally.

Samsung promises that One UI 8 will bring more than just new features. It’s expected to refine the overall user interface and user experience to make it a meaningful upgrade. This version is also very likely to bring deeper AI integration and advanced features tailored for flagship phones.

FAQs

Q1. What software version is currently being tested on the Galaxy A55 5G?

Answer. The Galaxy A55 5G is currently being tested with Android 16 and One UI 8, as spotted on Geekbench with model number SM-A556E.

Q2. What performance scores did the Galaxy A55 achieve on Geekbench with Android 16?

Answer. The phone scored 1150 in single-core and 3417 in multi-core tests using an early internal build of One UI 8.

Q3. How many Android updates is the Galaxy A55 expected to receive?

Answer. The Galaxy A55 launched with Android 14, has received Android 15, is now testing Android 16, and Samsung still plans to give it two more major Android updates.

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