Here are the key announcements and news about Samsung phones in September 2025:
Major Product Announcements:
- Galaxy S25 FE (Fan Edition): Samsung officially unveiled and launched the Galaxy S25 FE on September 4, 2025, during a dedicated Galaxy Event.
- It is positioned as a more accessible flagship, starting at $649.
- Key features include a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 2400 chipset (in some regions), a 4,900mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and a triple-lens camera setup (50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom).
- It comes with the latest Galaxy AI features like Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, and Audio Eraser.
- Availability in some regions started on September 19, 2025.
- Galaxy F17 5G: There was news of the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G debuting with a commitment to six OS updates.
Software and Ecosystem Updates:
- Android 16 / One UI 8 Rollout: Samsung began the stable rollout of One UI 8 (based on Android 16) starting in September 2025.
- The update started with the Galaxy S25 series globally.
- The new Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Flip 7 shipped with One UI 8 out of the box.
- The update includes new features like Gemini Live support on the FlexWindow and AI-powered Portrait Studio.
- Security Patch: The September 2025 security patch for Galaxy devices was released, including fixes for critical vulnerabilities in both Android and Samsung’s software.
Other Phone News & Developments:
- Galaxy W26 (China-Exclusive Foldable): Samsung announced the W26, a foldable phone that is set to be sold exclusively in China in October 2025. It is expected to be a successor to the W25 series and is likely to be similar in specifications to the global Galaxy Z Fold7.
- Galaxy S26 Ultra / One UI 8.5 Rumors: Early details were discovered about a potential “privacy screen” feature for the future Galaxy S26 Ultra within the development code for One UI 8.5. This feature would restrict screen visibility from side angles to protect user privacy in public.
In summary, September 2025 was marked by the launch of the budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S25 FE and the beginning of the major Android 16 (One UI 8) software update rollout across many of Samsung’s latest and recent phone models.