29 phones to avoid buying this Prime Day for the exact same reason and which models to consider instead

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:57:34 +0000

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Several phones are set to lose software support soon here are 29 models to avoid buying this Prime Day, and which to consider instead.

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 Yes, its here again: Amazon Prime Day is upon us, meaning now is as good a time as any to pick up a top-end smartphone for a lower price than usual.

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Ill be spending this week recommending the best phones for all budgets and
use cases, but its also important to acknowledge the devices you should actively avoid spending your hard-earned money on this Prime Day even if theyre the subject of some seemingly hard-to-resist discounts.

You see, smartphones dont live forever. All manufacturers drop software support for older models as their popularity diminishes and newer software features become more complex, leaving unsupported devices feeling outdated
and more vulnerable to security threats.

Thats why, in this guide, Ive rounded up 29 iPhones and Android phones that arent guaranteed to receive further updates beyond 2026. In each section, Ive also noted the models you should consider buying this Prime Day instead.

Ive limited this roundup to phones available in the US (namely, devices from Apple , Samsung , Google , and Motorola), but you can find specific software support information for whatever model youre considering on its manufacturers website.

And for an even more detailed picture of the current software support landscape, check out our phone update support explainer . iPhones The once-great iPhone 13 is no longer worth buying in 2026 (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple supplies iPhones with a minimum of five years of software updates, but it typically extends that commitment for up to two additional years. As such, the iPhones listed below may well continue to receive updates beyond 2026, but theres also a chance that they get left behind after iOS 27 drops in September. iPhone 13 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 13 Pro 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 13 Pro Max 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 13 mini 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 12 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 12 Pro 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 12 Pro Max 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028)
iPhone 12 mini 0-2 years (last update in 2026, 2027, or 2028) iPhone 11 final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 iPhone 11 Pro final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 iPhone 11 Pro Max final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 iPhone SE (2020) final update will probably be this year with iOS 27 As for which iPhones you should consider buying instead, Id recommend going for an iPhone 15 or upwards, since these devices will be supported until at least 2028. Today's best iPhone deals Contract Deals Sim Free Apple iPhone 15 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 20 upfront 27 /mth View Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices gift Apple iPhone 16 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 10GB data 29 upfront 28.99 /mth View Deal at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Apple iPhone 16 Pro 25 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 150GB data 205 upfront 50.04
/mth View Deal at Three Home Broadband See all prices Apple iPhone 16e 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 20 upfront 34 /mth View Deal
at Vodafone Ltd See all prices gift Apple iPhone 17 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 10GB data 19 upfront 34.99 /mth View Deal at Mobiles.co.uk
See all prices Apple iPhone 17e 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 30 upfront 37 /mth View Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 100 upfront 62.37 /mth View Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 54.75 /mth View
Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Apple iPhone Air 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 40.50 /mth View Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Android phones The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is only due to receive one more Android update (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd) Android
manufacturers are more rigid in their software support commitments than
Apple, meaning we know exactly when Samsung, Google, and Motorola phones will stop receiving updates. 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 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 6 final update this year (2026) Google Pixel 6 Pro final
update this year (2026) 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 final Android update this year (2026), final security patch in 2028 Motorola Razr 50 Ultra / Razr Plus 2024 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 As for which Android phones
you should consider buying instead, Id recommend going for anything the same age or newer than the Galaxy S24 , Galaxy A56 , Galaxy Z Fold 6 , Galaxy Z Flip 6 , Google Pixel 8 , Google Pixel 7a , and Motorola Edge 60 . Any of those devices will see you through to 2028 with ease. Today's best Android phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free gift Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts Unlimited data 59 upfront 24.99 /mth View Deal at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Motorola Edge 60 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 5GB data 30 upfront 17.72 /mth View Deal at O2 Mobiles See
all prices Samsung Galaxy A56 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 20 upfront 33 /mth View Deal at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Motorola
Edge 60 Pro 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 150GB data 60 upfront 26.53 /mth View Deal at Three Home Broadband See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices More Prime Day deals in the US Amazon Devices : Fire Sticks & Echo from $18 Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99 Apple : MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29 Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99 Headphones : 50% off Beats, Bose &
Samsung Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199 Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186 Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99 Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing Vacuums : Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34 More Prime Day deals in the UK Amazon Prime : get a 30-day free trial Amazon Devices : Fire, Ring & Blink from 13.99 Amazon Haul : up to 30% off Apple :
up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch Appliances : up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal Beauty : up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B Essentials : household goods from 5 Fans : from 20 Fashion : up to 50% off Gaming : 90 off PlayStation 5 Headphones : up to 50% off Beats & Sony Laptops : from 149 Tablets : Samsung
& Lenovo from 79.99 Toys : up to 25% off Lego and Tonies TVs : from 129.99 Vacuums : up to 40% off Shark & Roborock Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura



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