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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: which gets updates longer?
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a recorded security-support date of Feb 2032. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 16 Pro Max, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
| Fact | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Security updates | Is expected to get security updates until Feb 2032 — about 5 years 5 months from now. | Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 16 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 4 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 | Not documented | iOS 26.6.2 |
| Update frequency | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. | Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date. |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Record scope | SM-S938B · Worldwide manufacturer policy | A3084 · United States, Puerto Rico |
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Common questions
Which gets software updates longer, Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a recorded security-support date of Feb 2032. Apple publishes no end date for iPhone 16 Pro Max, so a direct length comparison is not possible; see its record for the manufacturer's policy.
Do Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 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.