Stable Android 17 is out for Google Pixels, and soon other brands, including Samsung, will start rolling it out to their devices. For Galaxy devices, the update will come with a new One UI 9.0 skin on top, which is expected to be released as soon as next month.
Unfortunately, many Galaxy devices will miss out on this major upgrade, as they have already all the received OS upgrades promised at their launch. The list includes many Galaxy A-series mid-range phones, as well as some high-end phones such as the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S22, and Galaxy Z Fold 4. Review the complete list below to find out if you’ll need a hardware upgrade soon.
These Galaxy devices are not eligible for the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update
Note: Samsung doesn’t reveal which devices won’t receive the next major upgrade. This list is based on the current software update policy, and so it should be completely accurate.
High-end Galaxy devices
Galaxy S22
Galaxy S22+
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy Z Fold 4
Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy Tab S8
Galaxy Tab S8+
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Mid-range Galaxy devices
Galaxy A73 5G
Galaxy A53 5G
Galaxy A33 5G
Galaxy A14 (4G/5G)
Galaxy A06 4G
Galaxy A05
Galaxy A05s
Galaxy M53 5G
Galaxy M33 5G
Galaxy M14
Galaxy M05
Galaxy F53 5G
Galaxy F33 5G
Galaxy F14
Galaxy F05
Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
To keep the list short and relevant, we only included devices that received the One UI 8.0 update but won’t receive One UI 9.0. That’s why you don’t see the Galaxy S21 on the list.
If your Samsung device is on the list, it’s unlikely to receive the Android 17 update. The device may still receive security updates for a while, but it’s best to upgrade to a newer model to keep receiving the newest features and upgrades.
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Nothing has just started rolling out a new update for its phones, which brings depth-effect support to the lock screen, alongside many useful upgrades that we’ll cover later. The update package also includes the June 2026 security patch.
The latest Nothing OS update should roll out to all smartphones except the Nothing Phone (1), which has already reached the end of its update lifecycle. Here’s a list of devices receiving the update along with the firmware version:
Remaining devices, including the Nothing Phone (4a), Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, and Nothing Phone (2), will likely receive the update in a few days.
As always, the update should be rolling out in batches, and therefore, it can take a few days to reach all users. To check for the latest updates, go to Settings > System > System updates.
With the latest update, you can use the depth effect on the lock screen and adjust clock face sizes and alignment. The depth effect now also works with Atmosphere wallpapers.
The status bar has been upgraded to display the dedicated Nothing headphones icon when headphones are connected. The update also includes many under-the-hood changes to improve the launcher animations and overall system stability.
Nothing has also added a security reminder for the face unlock method. Plus, the update package includes the June 2026 security patch that fixes dozens of vulnerabilities found in the previous software. You can read more about the patches on this page.
While this is a minor upgrade, Nothing is already preparing for a major software upgrade, based on Android 17, which will be released later this year. We’ve published a list of devices that are eligible for this update. You can check the list here.
While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is almost three years old, it has gained significant popularity in recent months, and all of us are aware of the reason: the rising cost of memory and RAM, and the difficulty of securing chip production. MediaTek isn’t immune to these challenges either, but its Dimensity 8400 has fast become a strong alternative for high-end devices.
Both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 8400 deliver excellent performance and power efficiency, but there are areas where one is ahead of the other. In this post, I’ll break down the benchmark scores and key differences to help you figure out the best choice for your needs.
[Note: The Dimensity 8400 Max and Dimensity 8400 Ultra simply represent brand-specific software optimizations. They share identical hardware as the Dimensity 8400.]
Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Dimensity 8400
Announced
October 2023
December 2024
Process node
4nm (TSMC)
4nm (TSMC)
CPU
1 x 3.3 GHz (Cortex-X4) 3 x 3.15 GHz (Cortex-A720) 2 x 2.96 GHz (Cortex-A720) 2 x 2.27 GHz (Cortex-A520)
1 x 3.25 GHz (Cortex-A725) 3 x 3 GHz (Cortex-A725) 4 x 2.1 GHz (Cortex-A725)
GPU
Adreno 750 ray tracing support Snapdragon Elite Gaming features
Mali-G720 MC7 ray tracing support MediaTek HyperEngine Adaptive Gaming Technology 3.0
NPU
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
MediaTek NPU 880
Memory
LPDDR5x, up to 4.8 GHz
LPDDR5x, up to 4.2 GHz
Storage
UFS 4.0
UFS 4 + MCQ
Camera
Qualcomm Spectra triple AI ISP (18-bit) up to 200MP single camera up to 108MP single camera with zero shutter lag up to 36MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag real-time semantic segmentation (up to 12 layers) up to 8K/30fps or 4K/120fps video recording
MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP up to 320MP single camera up to 32MP triple cameras at 30fps semantic segmentation support up to 4K/60fps video recording
Connectivity
Snapdragon X75 5G modem download speed: up to 10 Gbps upload speed: up to 3.5 Gbps Wi-Fi 7 (peak speed: 5.8 Gbps) Bluetooth 5.4
MediaTek 5G modem download speed: up to 5.17 Gbps Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.4
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Benchmark numbers
Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the iQOO 12 (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and the iQOO Z10 Turbo (powered by the Dimensity 8400).
Geekbench score
On Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 posts a strong lead in the single-core performance, scoring 36% higher than the Dimensity 8400. That’s because of the powerful Cortex-X4 prime core.
Multi-core scores don’t have a significant difference, but the Snapdragon chip is still on the higher side.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Dimensity 8400
Single core
2216
1629
Multi core
6781
6492
AnTuTu score
On AnTuTu v11, the iQOO 12, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, achieves a total score of over 2.3 million, while the Dimensity 8400-powered iQOO Z10 Turbo posts a total score of just above 2 million. That’s a solid 14% boost for the Snapdragon chip.
But what matters more is the breakdown of the AnTuTu score, which provides a clearer picture.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Dimensity 8400
AnTuTu score
2,332,791
2,031,886
CPU
643,123
624,883
GPU
818,651
645,958
Memory
348,240
295,315
UX
522,777
465,730
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leads the CPU chart, but the difference is thin. The GPU score, however, makes a significant impact here. The Snapdragon chip achieves a massive 26% lead over the Dimensity 8400.
Memory and UX performance also favor the Snapdragon chip.
From benchmark results, it’s clear that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a more powerful CPU and GPU than the Dimensity 8400. However, benchmarks leave some important aspects untouched, such as connectivity and the camera. We’ve included the important differences in the following section.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Key differences that matter
Performance
Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 8400 use ARM-designed CPUs but have completely different core configurations. The Snapdragon chip features a ‘1+3+2+2’ core structure, while the Dimensity chip uses a ‘1+3+4’ structure.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Dimensity 8400
Prime core
1 x Cortex-X4 at 3.3 GHz
1 x Cortex-A725 at 3.25 GHz
Performance core
3 x Cortex-A720 at 3.15 GHz 2 x Cortex-A720 at 2.96 GHz
3 x Cortex-A725 at 3 GHz
Efficiency core
2 x Cortex-A520 at 2.27 GHz
4 x Cortex-A725 at 2.1 GHz
The Dimensity 8400 has an all-big-core CPU design, featuring superior mid-level and low-level cores. However, the powerful Cortex-X4 core and higher clock speeds on the Snapdragon chip have a greater impact.
For graphics-heavy tasks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has an Adreno 750 GPU, featuring more shading units and higher FLOPS than the Mali-G720 GPU on the Dimensity 8400. When it comes to gaming, the Snapdragon chip delivers higher, more consistent performance without noticeable lag.
Both processors also have integrated NPUs for on-device AI intelligence. The Hexagon NPU on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports generative AI models with up to 10 billion parameters. It also powers the image signal processor (ISP) to improve semantic segmentation, night shots, and photo expansion.
The Dimensity 8400 features a MediaTek NPU 880, optimized to support both Generative AI and Agentic AI, allowing the device to run complex, multi-step on-device AI agents. The AI engine is tightly coupled with the ISP, enabling real-time AI image and video enhancements.
Camera
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes the Spectra Cognitive ISP with three 18-bit pipelines to handle simultaneous data streams. It features real-time semantic segmentation up to 12 layers and integrates advanced AI features, including Video Object Eraser, Photo Expansion, Night Vision Video, and Generative AI Editing.
The Dimensity 8400, on the other hand, features a MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP, optimized to deliver high dynamic range, reduce noise in low-light environments, and ensure zero shutter lag across multi-camera configurations.
The Dimensity 8400 supports up to 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 goes further up to 8K. The latter also supports Dolby HDR photo technology and Vlogger’s View.
Connectivity
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes an advanced Snapdragon X75 5G modem, offering up to 10 Gbps download speed and up to 3.5 Gbps of upload speed. In contrast, the Dimensity 8400 offers a lower peak speed of 5.17 Gbps.
While both chips support sub-6GHz connectivity, the Snapdragon chip also supports mmWave, which operates on ultra-high frequency bands. The Snapdragon chip also benefits from the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, while the Dimensity 8400 is limited to Wi-Fi 6E.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Which is better?
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the clear winner here. It holds a distinct edge in raw performance, thanks to its higher clock speeds, powerful prime core, and superior Adreno 750 GPU. The chipset delivers more consistent, lag-free gaming and smoother graphics-heavy performance compared to the Dimensity 8400. It also offers modern connectivity features and higher peak speeds.
However, if you aren’t a gaming-heavy user, the Dimensity 8400 could be a better choice. It delivers smooth everyday performance, excellent power efficiency, and lag-free gaming on moderate settings. The Dimensity chip also stands out for agentic AI support.
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