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Decision factorGalaxy S25Samsung · SM-S931BiPhone 16Apple · A3081
StatusSupportedStatus unknown
Final security-support dateFeb 2032Not announced in reviewed evidence
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)Not separately verifiedSep 2029 · A3287 · United Kingdom
OS supportSamsung commits this eligible model or series to 4 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.
End of saleNo approved model-specific dateNo approved model-specific date
Cloud-service endNo approved model-specific dateNo approved model-specific date
Latest documented versionAndroid 16 · S931BXXSCCZH1iOS 26.6.2
Update cadenceMonthly. Checked 8 September 2026; Samsung may change this schedule, and carrier or regional delivery can differ.Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date.
EvidenceB · Policy-derivedA · Official release and identity evidence
Record scopeInternational Samsung release channelUnited States, Puerto Rico
Recall screeningNo exact match · Sep 2026No exact match · Sep 2026
RepairabilityNot yet reviewediFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 7/10; Apple battery cycle design target (Manufacturer policy): facts available; Apple video playback estimate (Manufacturer specification): facts available; Apple post-sale parts and service policy (Worldwide policy with regional availability caveat): facts available; Apple EU product information sheet (European Union · A3287): 2.8/5
Replacement planningInstall available updates and confirm the regional model and carrier policy before relying on the calculated date.Back up your iPhone and open Settings → General → Software Update. Compare the exact model and installed version with the official release history; a minimum support period is not a replacement deadline.

Samsung Galaxy S25

SM-S931B · International Samsung release channel

Status
Supported
Final security-support date
Feb 2032
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)
Not separately verified
OS support
Samsung commits this eligible model or series to 4 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.
End of sale
No approved model-specific date
Cloud-service end
No approved model-specific date
Latest documented version
Android 16 · S931BXXSCCZH1
Update cadence
Monthly. Checked 8 September 2026; Samsung may change this schedule, and carrier or regional delivery can differ.
Evidence
B · Policy-derived
Record scope
International Samsung release channel
Recall screening
No exact match · Sep 2026
Repairability
Not yet reviewed
Replacement planning
Install available updates and confirm the regional model and carrier policy before relying on the calculated date.

Apple iPhone 16

A3081 · United States, Puerto Rico

Status
Status unknown
Final security-support date
Not announced in reviewed evidence
Regional minimum (not final cutoff)
Sep 2029 · A3287 · United Kingdom
OS support
Final major-iOS update date not announced in the reviewed evidence.
End of sale
No approved model-specific date
Cloud-service end
No approved model-specific date
Latest documented version
iOS 26.6.2
Update cadence
Cadence not documented — not inferred from end date.
Evidence
A · Official release and identity evidence
Record scope
United States, Puerto Rico
Recall screening
No exact match · Sep 2026
Repairability
iFixit smartphone repairability score (Editorial assessment): 7/10; Apple battery cycle design target (Manufacturer policy): facts available; Apple video playback estimate (Manufacturer specification): facts available; Apple post-sale parts and service policy (Worldwide policy with regional availability caveat): facts available; Apple EU product information sheet (European Union · A3287): 2.8/5
Replacement planning
Back up your iPhone and open Settings → General → Software Update. Compare the exact model and installed version with the official release history; a minimum support period is not a replacement deadline.

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