One aspect that we must take into account when buying a mobile is the time that brands update their mobiles , since more and more are adding to offer an extended time that is not limited to the mandatory two years. This movement is very beneficial for users, as this way they will be able to have a modern mobile without having to go through the cash register.
The hardware of the devices is increasingly prepared and that allows brands to update the mobile without it suffering. Especially in the high-end and mid-range we find mobile phones that are qualified enough to make the leap to a new version of Android or the customization layer without any problem, and it can even be very beneficial due to system optimizations .
Apple is the brand that updates its mobiles the most
One of the keys to the success of the iPhone lies in the updates. By having a more limited number of devices and being the creator of the system, it can offer much more widespread support than we will see on Android. Without a doubt, we are facing the brand that offers updates the longest , reaching 4 or 5 years of updates safely.
This has made it possible for models like the iPhone 6s to continue to be updated with iOS 14 today, five years after its presentation, it continues to enjoy the options that Apple software offers to users of an iPhone 12, for example.
Phones with 3 years of updates
In the next ranking of updates we find Samsung and Google , the brands that promise three years of updates for their mobiles. Google has already been doing this since the first generation of Google Pixel and Samsung joined the idea of allowing models like the Galaxy Note 10 to end up receiving Android 12.
Subsequently, there is the possibility that both brands offer security patches for at least one more year, although this will depend on each specific model and the needs that arise around the safety or protection of users.
OnePlus updates: 2 years + 1
The OnePlus firm is another one that has modified its updates for the better and although it only ensures two years of updates on the Android version and the customization layer, it has officially added an extra year of security . This allows us to have the protection that mobile phones need and with it small additions to OxygenOS.
Brands that keep 2 years of updates
Unlike the previous ones, the general normal is for brands to update their mobiles with the corresponding two years, which includes both new features in the operating system, personalization layer and security patches. After this period we find some joys and surprises that are usually destined for the most popular and range of mobile phones. All the brands that maintain this commitment are the following:
- Xiaomi
- OPPO
- Real me
- Nokia
- Huawei
- Alcatel
- ZTE
- Honor
- LG
- Motorola
- Alive
- Sony