Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: which gets updates longer?

For Galaxy S22: policy-derived security horizon Feb 2027. For Galaxy S23: policy-derived security horizon Feb 2028. Galaxy S23 has the later recorded estimate; this is a planning horizon, not a confirmed final patch date. Match both exact model numbers before applying this comparison.

Why this comparison matters

The source records have changed since this comparison context was reviewed. The earlier interpretation is withheld; use the current evidence table and source scopes below.

Comparison context reviewed Sep 30, 2026. Manufacturer source-check dates are listed separately below.

Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 support comparison
Fact	Samsung Galaxy S22	Samsung Galaxy S23
Security horizon	policy-derived security horizon Feb 2027.	policy-derived security horizon Feb 2028.
Date meaning	Policy-derived horizon	Policy-derived horizon
Security evidence scope	SM-S901B · International Samsung release channel	SM-S911B · International Samsung release channel
Status	Ending soon	Supported
Record evidence grade	B · Policy-derived	B · Policy-derived
OS upgrades	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.	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 16 · S901BXXSOGZH3 · SM-S901B · released 2026-09-03 · security patch 2026-08-05. Latest documented entry in cited ledger 021771220305, checked 19 September 2026; other regional or carrier builds may be newer.	Android 16 · S911BXXSAFZH3 · SM-S911B · released 2026-09-02 · security patch 2026-08-05. Latest documented entry in cited ledger 025800230221, checked 8 September 2026; other regional or carrier builds may be newer.
Update frequency	Quarterly. Checked 8 September 2026; Samsung may change this schedule, and carrier or regional delivery can differ.	Monthly. Checked 8 September 2026; Samsung may change this schedule, and carrier or regional delivery can differ.
Released	Feb 2022	Feb 2023
Record scope	SM-S901B · International Samsung release channel	SM-S911B · International Samsung release channel

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Common questions

Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S23?

Do Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 get updates at the same time?

Not necessarily. A shared brand or update policy does not guarantee the same release date; model, region and carrier schedules can differ. Match both model numbers with the linked release records.