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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Apple iPhone 15: which gets updates longer?
Galaxy S24 has a recorded security-support date of Jan 2031. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 15, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
| Fact | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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; 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. Security support remains a separate duration; no exact OS calendar end date is inferred. | Final major-iOS update date not announced in the reviewed evidence. |
| Latest recorded software | Android 16 / One UI 8 | iOS 26.6.2 |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Sep 2023 |
| Record scope | SM-S921 · Worldwide manufacturer policy | A2846 · United States, Puerto Rico |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S24 or iPhone 15?
Galaxy S24 has a recorded security-support date of Jan 2031. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 15, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
Do Galaxy S24 and iPhone 15 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.