Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S25: which gets updates longer?

For Galaxy S24: policy-derived security horizon Jan 2031. For Galaxy S25: policy-derived security horizon Feb 2032. Galaxy S25 has the later recorded estimate; this is a planning horizon, not a confirmed final patch date. The source regions differ; this is not a same-market or worldwide support ranking.

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 S24 and Galaxy S25 support comparison
Fact	Samsung Galaxy S24	Samsung Galaxy S25
Security horizon	policy-derived security horizon Jan 2031.	policy-derived security horizon Feb 2032.
Date meaning	Policy-derived horizon	Policy-derived horizon
Security evidence scope	SM-S921 · Worldwide manufacturer policy	SM-S931B · International Samsung release channel
Status	Policy-based support estimate	Supported
Record evidence grade	B · Policy-derived	B · Policy-derived
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.	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 software	Android 16 · S921BXXSHDZI1 · SM-S921B · released 2026-09-30 · security patch 2026-09-05. Latest documented entry in cited ledger INS, checked 10 October 2026; other regional or carrier builds may be newer.	Android 16 · S931BXXSCCZH1
Update frequency	Monthly. 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	Jan 2024	Feb 2025
Record scope	SM-S921 · Worldwide manufacturer policy	SM-S931B · International Samsung release channel

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Common questions

Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S25?

Do Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 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.