Samsung Galaxy Devices That Will Support AirDrop via Quick Share

Sharing files between Android and Apple devices has always been more painful than it should be. That friction is finally getting addressed in a meaningful way.

Samsung announced on March 23 that Galaxy devices will officially support AirDrop transfers through Quick Share. The feature means Galaxy users will be able to send and receive files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs without jumping through hoops or relying on third-party apps.

Which Devices Are Getting It First

The Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra will lead the rollout, with support arriving through a software update. Samsung has confirmed the feature will expand to other Galaxy devices over time, though a specific list and timeline have not been shared yet.

Older Galaxy phones are likely to receive the feature through the stable One UI 8.5 update. Which devices qualify for that update will determine how wide the net gets.

Samsung Is Following Google’s Lead

Google moved first on this. The Pixel 10 series was the first Android line to support AirDrop natively, and the feature later rolled out to the Pixel 9 series as well. Google had already signaled it would push AirDrop support broader across Android. Samsung is now the second manufacturer to act on that.

That progression matters. It suggests AirDrop compatibility is becoming a standard expectation on Android rather than a Pixel-exclusive feature.

What This Actually Changes

For anyone who regularly sends files between a Galaxy phone and an iPhone, this removes a genuine daily annoyance. The cross-platform sharing experience has been inconsistent for years. Quick Share already works well within the Samsung ecosystem. Adding AirDrop support extends that convenience into mixed-device environments, which reflects how most people actually live and work.