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Android phones slowly get the right operating system support, which makes them work for many years like iPhones and Google does more.
The Pixel 8 series started the trend for the longer update cycle
Google Pixel and Samsung flagship phones are delivered with 7 years of Android updates and security updates. But we could see that this would increase more than this year because the company is ready to increase the bet and make the support of the operating system even more.
Yes, Google and Qualcomm joined hands to bring 8 years of operating system upgrades for the next flagship phone line. The change comes into force with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and brands that adopt this equipment have the possibility of taking charge of up to 8 years of Android upgrades.
More upgrades, more value
The new Pixel phones and even the Samsung Galaxy S25 series are promised 7 years of updates and although you can ask if the equipment can work so long, it is good to see Google finally take the approach of the operating system seriously with its partners. Yes, there will be concerns about the future of these devices, but only in the flagship segment, but it is a start in the right direction.
We note small signs of these changes which flow at the price that can be affected, which will push more brands to have a targeted plan for upgrades to the operating system and not only work there as a reflection afterwards.
Qualcomm and Google say that you have the care of the equipment for long updates of the operating system, go now and offer a longevity to your devices rather than delaying the version. Admittedly, companies offer these updates, but the time of their deployment is just as vital, which we see with Samsung, which has not yet pushed the Android 15 update for its former flagship models of Galaxy.
Google is definitely more proactive in this direction, and similar to Apple’s push for iOS updates. The biggest change we could see because of this policy is that people will keep their devices for a longer duration, which has a direct impact on how brands decide to refresh their premium products.
