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Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: which gets updates longer?
Pixel 8a is recorded to get security updates about 2 years 2 months longer than Galaxy A55 5G: until May 2031 versus Mar 2029.
| Fact | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Is expected to get security updates until May 2031 — about 4 years 8 months from now. | Is expected to get security updates until Mar 2029 — about 2 years 6 months from now. |
| Status | Supported | Supported |
| Evidence grade | B · Policy-derived | B · Policy-derived |
| OS upgrades | Through May 2031 | Samsung commits this eligible model or series to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades. Security support remains a separate duration; no exact OS calendar end date is inferred. |
| Latest recorded software | Android 17 · CP2A.260805.005 | Not documented |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Monthly for the Enterprise models listed by Samsung; consumer-variant cadence is not established by that listing. Checked 8 September 2026; carrier or regional delivery can differ. |
| Released | May 2024 | Mar 2024 |
| Record scope | G8HHN · United States mmWave | SM-A556B · International Samsung policy; exact SM-B variant |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Pixel 8a or Galaxy A55 5G?
Pixel 8a is recorded to get security updates about 2 years 2 months longer than Galaxy A55 5G: until May 2031 versus Mar 2029.
Do Pixel 8a and Galaxy A55 5G get updates at the same time?
No. Each manufacturer ships on its own schedule, and regional or carrier variants can differ. Check the exact model number in your phone's settings against each record.