How many updates does your phone have left? The longevity of Apple, Samsung, Pixel, and more phones explained

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:25:32 +0000

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Some phones will keep getting updated for a lot longer than others, so it's worth knowing how long yours has left.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A smartphone can be a major investment especially if youre shopping for one of the best phones around
so its important to be sure that the device youre buying isnt just good for now, but good for many years to come.

Software support is a key factor in determining how long a phone will last, and in recent years, manufacturers have been committing to much longer
product support windows than they used to. But not all phones get the same amount of support, and indeed some older phones will be approaching their final update in 2026. So, below, weve detailed how long phones from Apple , Samsung , Google , and Motorola will continue to receive updates. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

To keep things simple, we've focused on major brands with US availability,
but if you have a recent high-end phone from the likes of Honor, Oppo, or Xiaomi, it will likely be in line for between five and six years of updates from its launch date. Older and lower-end models tend to be in the two-to-three-year range. Apple iPhones The iPhone 17 Pro (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) Apple never used to commit to a specific support window for its phones, but that changed in 2024, when new UK regulations required brands to outline a minimum support window. As a result, Apple now promises a
minimum of five years but this only applies to security updates, not the kinds of iOS updates that add new software features. And five years is a minimum, with Apple often going beyond that number anyway. You may like I tested the 7 top flagship phones of 2026 here's which models I recommend Battery life just dethroned price as the biggest driver of smartphone purchases The best Android phones 2026

All of which is to say we cant be certain when iPhones will get their final update, but typically, theyre supported for between five and seven years.

So, the list below is our best guess for how many years of updates each currently supported iPhone model has left. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. iPhone 17 series 4-6 years (last update in 2030, 2031, or 2032) iPhone Air 4-6 years (last update in 2030, 2031, or 2032) iPhone 16 series 3-5 years (last update in 2029, 2030 or 2031) iPhone 15 series 2-4 years (last update in 2028, 2029, or 2030) iPhone 14 series 1-3 years (last update in 2027, 2028, or 2029) iPhone SE (2022) 1-3 years (last update in 2027, 2028, or 2029) iPhone 13 series 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 12 series 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 11 series final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 iPhone SE (2020) final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 Samsung Galaxy phones The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus (Image credit: Future/Rami Tabari) Samsung offers as much as seven years of support for some of its recent phones, but older and lower-end handsets get fewer updates, so how
long your phone will be updated for can be quite variable depending on the model. Samsung Galaxy S26 series 7 years (last update in 2033) Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold 7 6 years (last update in 2032) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 6 years (last update in 2032) Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 6 years (last update in 2032) Samsung Galaxy S25 series 6 years (last update in 2032) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 5 years (last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5 years
(last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy S24 series 5 years (last update in
2031) Samsung Galaxy A57 6 years (last update in 2032) Samsung Galaxy A56 5 years (last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy A36 5 years (last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy A26 5 years (last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy A17 5 years (last update in 2031) Samsung Galaxy A17 4 years (last update in 2030) Samsung Galaxy A55 1 year (last update in 2027, security patches until 2029) Samsung Galaxy A35 1 year (last update in 2027, security patches until 2029) Samsung Galaxy M35 1 year (last update in 2027, security patches until 2029) Samsung Galaxy A25 1 year (last update in 2027, security patches until 2028) Samsung Galaxy A54 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy A34 final Android update this year (2026),
final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy S23 series final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy
Z Flip 5 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy M54 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Google Pixel phones The Google Pixel 10 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future) Google has committed to supporting all handsets from the
Pixel 8 onwards for seven years, while phones from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 lines get five years of support.

Note that, as a-series models launch later than their mainline siblings, they technically get supported for longer. But depending on when major new Android versions launch, they may not get additional significant updates. Google
Pixel 10a 7 years (last update in early 2033) Google Pixel 10 series (excluding 10a) 6 years (last update in late 2032) Google Pixel 9a 6 years (last update in early 2032) Google Pixel 9 series (excluding 9a) 5 years (last update in late 2031) Google Pixel 8a 5 years (last update in early 2031) Google Pixel 8 series (excluding 8a) 4 years (last update in late
2030) Google Pixel Fold 2 years (last update in mid-2028) Google Pixel 7a 2 years (last update in mid-2028) Google Pixel 7 series (excluding 7a) 1 year (last update in late 2027) Google Pixel 6a 1 year (last update in mid-2027) Google Pixel 6 series (excluding 6a) final update this year (2026) Motorola phones The Motorola Edge 70 (Image credit: Future) Motorolas update commitments feel quite messy and inconsistent, with some phones getting more or fewer updates than you might expect, but youll find an overview of the currently supported handsets below. Motorola Signature 7 years (last update in early 2033) Motorola Edge 70 series 3 years (last update in 2029,
security patches until 2031) Motorola Edge 60 Neo 3 years (last update in 2029, security patches until 2031) Motorola Edge 50 Neo 3 years (last update in 2029) Motorola Razr 70 / Razr 2026 series 2 years (last update in 2028, security patches until 2030) Motorola Edge 60 series (excluding Neo) 2 years (last update in 2028, security patches until 2029) Moto G75 2 years (last update in 2028, security patches until 2030) Motorola Razr 60 / Razr 2025 series 1 year (last update in 2027, security patches until 2029) Motorola Edge 50 Pro final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Motorola Edge 50 Fusion final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Motorola Edge 50 Ultra final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Motorola Razr 50 / Razr 2024 series final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Moto G86 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2029 Moto G56 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2029 Today's best phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free Apple iPhone Air 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 40.50 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Google Pixel 10 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts Unlimited data 30 upfront 36.81 /mth View at O2 Mobiles See all prices gift Apple
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