Recently many Android phone manufacturers have started providing longer Android updates to their phones, following the footsteps of Apple. The latest software update policies of major Android phone manufacturers are as follows:
Samsung:
- Flagships: 4 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security updates
- Mid-range: 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates
- Entry-level: 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates
Google Pixel:
- All devices: 5 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security updates
OnePlus:
- Flagships: 4 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security updates
- Mid-range: 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates
OPPO:
- Flagships: 4 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security updates
- Mid-range: 2 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates
- Entry-level: 1 year of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates
Xiaomi:
- Flagships: 4 years of major Android updates and 5 years of security updates
- Mid-range: 3 years of major Android updates and 4 years of security updates
- Entry-level: 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates
These are just the general guidelines, and there may be some variation depending on the specific model. For the most up-to-date information, it is always best to check with the manufacturer’s website. We will keep on updating this page in case of changes.
