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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: which gets updates longer?
Galaxy S24 Ultra has a recorded security-support date of Jan 2031. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 15 Pro Max, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
| Fact | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Is expected to get security updates until Jan 2031 — about 4 years 4 months from now. | Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 15 Pro Max; its latest compatible release is iOS 26.6.2. |
| Status | Supported | Status unknown |
| Evidence grade | B · Policy-derived | A · Official release and identity evidence |
| OS upgrades | Samsung commits this eligible model or series to 7 generations of Android OS upgrades. Samsung states security support as a separate duration; no exact OS calendar end date is inferred from the generation count. | Final major-iOS update date not announced in the reviewed evidence. |
| Latest recorded software | Not documented | iOS 26.6.2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly. Checked 8 September 2026; Samsung may change this schedule, and carrier or regional delivery can differ. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Sep 2023 |
| Record scope | SM-S928B · International Samsung release channel | A2849 · United States, Puerto Rico |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Galaxy S24 Ultra has a recorded security-support date of Jan 2031. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 15 Pro Max, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
Do Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max 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.