Apple has begun to lose its update leadership, which it has been at the top for a long time. Android manufacturers, especially Google and Samsung , are making improvements for operating system update support. Here are the details…
Android operating system update support is increasing
One of the biggest factors determining the purchase rate in smartphones is undoubtedly update support. The iPhone series has managed to become a leader, leaving other smartphone manufacturers behind, thanks to its long-term update support of approximately 6 years.
In recent years, Huawei announced that it would increase operating system update support to 6 years. HarmonyOS users will be able to install major operating system updates for 6 years.
According to recently published leaks, Samsung will start offering 7-year update support, just like Google. Analysts predict that Samsung will offer 7-year update support only on flagship models.
The update support periods of all smartphone manufacturers are as follows:
- Samsung: 7 years
- Google: 7 years
- Huawei: 6 years
- Apple: 6 years
- OnePlus: 4 years
- Xiaomi: 4 years
- Motorola: 3 years
- Sony: 2 years
- Asus: 2 years
What do you think about it? Do you pay attention to update support when buying a smartphone? You can share your ideas with us in the comments section.
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