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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: which gets updates longer?

For Galaxy S23 Ultra: policy-derived security horizon Feb 2028. For Galaxy S24 Ultra: policy-derived security horizon Jan 2031. Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra support comparison
FactSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Security horizonpolicy-derived security horizon Feb 2028.policy-derived security horizon Jan 2031.
Date meaningPolicy-derived horizonPolicy-derived horizon
Security evidence scopeSM-S918B · International Samsung release channelSM-S928B · International Samsung release channel
StatusSupportedSupported
Record evidence gradeB · Policy-derivedB · Policy-derived
OS upgradesSamsung 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 7 generations of Android OS upgrades. Security support remains a separate duration; no exact OS calendar end date is inferred.
Latest recorded softwareAndroid 16 · S918BXXSAFZI1 · SM-S918B · released 2026-09-30 · security patch 2026-09-05. Latest documented entry in cited ledger XXV, checked 4 October 2026; other regional or carrier builds may be newer.Not documented
Update frequencyMonthly. 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.
ReleasedFeb 2023Jan 2024
Record scopeSM-S918B · International Samsung release channelSM-S928B · International Samsung release channel

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Common questions

Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S23 Ultra or Galaxy S24 Ultra?

For Galaxy S23 Ultra: policy-derived security horizon Feb 2028. For Galaxy S24 Ultra: policy-derived security horizon Jan 2031. Galaxy S24 Ultra 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.

Do Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra 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.

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