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Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S25: which gets updates longer?
Galaxy S25 is recorded to get security updates about 6 months longer than Pixel 9: until Feb 2032 versus Aug 2031.
| Fact | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Is expected to get security updates until Aug 2031 — about 4 years 11 months from now. | Is expected to get security updates until Feb 2032 — about 5 years 5 months from now. |
| Status | Supported | Supported |
| Evidence grade | B · Policy-derived | B · Policy-derived |
| OS upgrades | Through Aug 2031 | Samsung commits this eligible model or series to 7 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 | Android 16 · S931BXXSCCZH1 |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Feb 2025 |
| Record scope | G2YBB · United States | SM-S931B · SM-S931B channel; country and operator rollout may vary |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Pixel 9 or Galaxy S25?
Galaxy S25 is recorded to get security updates about 6 months longer than Pixel 9: until Feb 2032 versus Aug 2031.
Do Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 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.