$199 Galaxy A17 Beat the Galaxy S22 to One UI 8.5
News Source : Yanko Design
News Summary
- Samsung’s Galaxy A17 5G is changing that, at least for now.
- The $199 phone began receiving One UI 8.5 before several pricier Galaxy models, including the Galaxy S22, the A55, and the A35.
- The rollout began in South Korea on May 26, 2026, with firmware version A175NKSU5CZE9.
- Android 17 is also expected to hit stable release in the coming weeks, which means Samsung will soon have to decide which phones get One UI 9.
Budget smartphones have always existed in a sort of software slow lane.
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