Smartphone update guarantees from Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi
The article explains how long major smartphone makers guarantee software and security updates. Since June 2025 EU rules require manufacturers to guarantee at least five years of updates. In practice, Apple typically supports iPhones for about six to seven major iOS updates (security patches sometimes up to eight years). Samsung promises seven years of Android and security updates for Galaxy S and Z models released after 2024, and six years for many Galaxy A midrange models. Google moved to a seven-year update promise for Pixel phones starting with the Pixel 8 (2023), while older Pixel models receive five years. Xiaomi states a minimum three-year support baseline in its support documentation, with flagship models such as the Xiaomi 15T series receiving seven years and some Poco/Redmi models receiving five years.
- •Since June 2025, smartphone manufacturers must guarantee at least five years of updates under EU regulation.
- •Apple typically provides about six to seven major iOS updates for iPhones; security patches can extend up to eight years.
- •Samsung promises seven years of Android-version and security updates for Galaxy S and Galaxy Z models released after 2024; Galaxy A midrange models get six years.