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Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: which gets updates longer?
Pixel 9a is recorded to get security updates about 1 month longer than Galaxy A56 5G: until Apr 2032 versus Mar 2032.
| Fact | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Is expected to get security updates until Apr 2032 — about 5 years 7 months from now. | Gets security updates until Mar 2032 — about 5 years 6 months from now. |
| Status | Supported | Supported |
| Evidence grade | B · Policy-derived | A · Official exact date |
| OS upgrades | Through Apr 2032 | 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 | Android 16 · A566BXXSDCZHB |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| Record scope | GXQ96 · United States | SM-A566B · SM-A566B channel; country and operator rollout may vary |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Pixel 9a or Galaxy A56 5G?
Pixel 9a is recorded to get security updates about 1 month longer than Galaxy A56 5G: until Apr 2032 versus Mar 2032.
Do Pixel 9a and Galaxy A56 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.