We have some exciting information to share, especially for Galaxy A phone users hoping to get their hands on some Galaxy AI action. SamMobile learned from sources that Galaxy AI will eventually expand beyond the high-end segment and reach mid-range Galaxy A phones, starting with a couple of 2024 models.

Our sources tell us that Samsung's latest innovation, Galaxy AI, will land on Galaxy A devices for the first time on a couple of models already released in 2024, namely the Galaxy A35 and the Galaxy A55. However, there are a few caveats.

Not the complete Galaxy AI experience

Firstly, we don't have an exact date when Galaxy AI will reach the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. However, our sources tell us it will happen through the One UI 6.1.1 update, which could land on these mid-range phones this month or the next.

Secondly, not every Galaxy AI feature will be released for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55. There's no information regarding which AI tools will make the cut and which ones will be missing, but we're guessing Samsung will leave out the ones that require vast amounts of on-device processing power.

At the time of writing, the most affordable Galaxy AI-enabled phone you can buy is the Galaxy S23 FE. Even the Fan Edition phone is missing Instant Slow-Mo, which was one of the AI features Samsung included in the original Galaxy AI suite for the Galaxy S24 series.

More details after the video

Thirdly, we can only confirm Galaxy AI will go live for the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55, but not for older Galaxy A devices, even if there are hardware similarities.

For example, the Galaxy A35 uses the same chip as the Galaxy A54, i.e., the Exynos 1380 SoC, but even so, we can't confirm that Galaxy AI will be released for the Galaxy A54. Samsung may limit its efforts to Galaxy A models released in 2024 and later.

Samsung is betting big on Galaxy AI, and at Unpacked 2024, the company confirmed that it wants to bring these innovative AI tools to more than 200 million Galaxy devices, including phones, tablets, and wearables.

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Sometime this month or the next, Samsung will launch the One UI 7.0 Beta Program and invite Galaxy smartphone users in select countries to test the next version of One UI and Android 15.

Samsung will use feedback provided by beta testers to fix bugs and issues so it can get the final version of the Android 15 and One UI 7.0 update out as quickly as possible.

Not everyone will be able to test the new software, even if they own a device eligible for One UI 7 and Android 15. Only a limited number of Galaxy smartphones will be eligible for the beta program.

The latest flagships, like the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, are sure to be on the list, but what about other devices?

Galaxy phones that could get One UI 7.0 (Android 15) beta

Samsung has not officially revealed details about the One UI 7.0 beta as of August 2, but we can make an educated guess based on Samsung's long history of One UI beta programs. The following are the devices that have a high likelihood of getting the One UI 7.0 beta.

• Galaxy S24 series
• Galaxy S23 series
• Galaxy S22 series
• Galaxy S21 series
• Galaxy Z Fold 6
• Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Galaxy A55
• Galaxy A54
• Galaxy A35

Samsung may include more devices, particularly mid-range ones, in the beta program. However, Samsung doesn't follow a set pattern when it comes to bringing One UI beta updates to mid-range devices. We will have to wait and see what the company has in store this year.

For flagship phones launched in the last couple of years, One UI 7.0 will be preceeded by One UI 6.1.1. The time frame for the One UI 6.1.1 update's release is unknown as of August 2, but we expect it to go live sometime before September.

Be sure to bookmark this page so you can check back for any new information that becomes available in the coming days and weeks.

One UI 7.0 features: What to expect

One UI 7.0 will be among the biggest upgrades in years, especially as far as the user interface is concerned. Quite a few of the expected changes and new features have leaked online, and some of the major ones are listed below.

• New system app icons
• New background interface
• A new control area at the bottom of the lock screen
• Adjustment of shortcut icons (size?) in the left and right corners of the lock screen
• Pull-down shortcut bar and notification can be independent/merged
• The pill-shaped UI element in the upper left corner notification bar can display more apps
• Added interruptible animation and optimized app opening and closing animation curve
• New battery icon and charging animation bar
• New camera user interface
• Added support for 5G SMS messages
• New notification pop-up animations and closing animations
• Added unlock animation
• New button touch and page return animation
• Added many new desktop widgets of various sizes
• Added more lock screen widgets
• Added large folders

One UI 7.0 may not bring new Galaxy AI features. The new AI features from the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, which you can check out in the video below, will come to supported devices with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

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Samsung could soon announce its new Galaxy A phones, the Galaxy A35 and the Galaxy A55. The leaks show that Samsung is trying to bring more high-end bits to its mid-range phones. The Galaxy A55 is expected to get a metal frame, the first for any Galaxy A series phone. But the Galaxy M55 could be the Galaxy A55 we actually deserve.

Galaxy M55 has Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Some of the Galaxy M55 specifications have leaked over the past few months. It features the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, a relatively new chip made using Samsung Foundry's 4nm process.

It has four high-performance Cortex-A710 CPU cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A510 CPU cores. Its Adreno 644 GPU has proven to be around 20% faster than the one inside the Snapdragon 778G that Galaxy fans loved from the Galaxy A52s. It is also similarly faster than the Mali-G68 MP5 GPU inside Galaxy A54's Exynos 1380 processor.

The Galaxy M55 is expected to feature 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. From the looks of it, the upcoming mid-range phone should be powerful enough to handle most tasks, including gaming, proficiently.

People also love the efficiency of Snapdragon 5G modems, as they offer excellent sleep times. And when you pair that with the 6,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging that the Galaxy M55 is rumored to feature, it should result in extremely good battery life.

Galaxy M55 looks like a recipe for mid-range success

It has the potential to be a great mid-range smartphone, featuring a big 120Hz OLED screen, a capable Snapdragon higher mid-range processor, a triple-camera setup, possibly four Android OS updates, a gigantic battery, and 45W fast charging. Since the Galaxy M54 has 4K video recording on front and rear cameras, it is highly likely for the Galaxy M55 to have it too.

Usually, Galaxy M series phones forgo things like an IP rating and a premium design for a bigger battery and a lower price tag. If that holds true for the Galaxy M55 as well, it could please many consumers looking to buy good overall mid-range smartphones. I hope Samsung continues equipping the Galaxy M55 with OIS for its primary rear camera.

Editor's Note: Galaxy M55 will likely be launched only in a few emerging markets in Asia and Latin America, like Brazil and India. Going by Samsung's track record, the Galaxy M55 will likely be priced lower than the Galaxy A55. With a powerful processor, a big 120Hz OLED screen, a triple-camera setup, and a big battery, the Galaxy M55 will be really attractive to many potential buyers.

The only features that I now want Samsung to bring to the Galaxy M series are an IP67 rating and a higher-resolution ultrawide camera. According to my opinion, those two features matter more to people than a metal frame or an under-display fingerprint reader.

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