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New Delhi: It seems like it is a thing of the past when smartphones used to work without any tantrums for more than 4-5 years. However, with plenty of options launching almost every other week in all price ranges, finding that perfect phone is difficult which can offer top-notch performance, a great camera setup, and every other essential features.
Before buying a new smartphone, one of the key factors to consider is the software support if you want a smartphone to live for many long years with you. Longer support for the software simply means that your phone will stay strong with the latest updates, be secured and it will run smoothly.
So, if you’re looking for a smartphone that will last, here are five options that you can consider with four or more years of software updates from Apple, OnePlus, Google, and Samsung to more.
Google was the first to promise seven years of software updates. That means if you buy the Pixel 9, which launches with Android 15.
Apple is unmatched when it comes to timely updates. While Apple promises five years of major iOS updates, older iPhones often get security updates well beyond that. So if you pick up an iPhone 16 with iOS 18 in 2025, you can expect to be running iOS 23 in 2029.
The OnePlus 13 and 13S will receive four major Android OS updates and six years of security updates. The initial Android version (Android 15 based OxygenOS 15) that comes pre-installed does not count as part of the four-year update cycle. This means users can expect updates up to Android 19, plus the six years of security patches.
This standard version of the flagship series by Samsung is another great option without investing over a lakh in a premium device to make it a long life-lasting phone. The Galaxy S25 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and gets up to 7 years of major Android updates. It features a 50MP main, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide camera setup. However, it must be noted that it packs only 4000mAh battery with 25W charging support.
iQOO might not have the most intuitive software, but it’s a brand that delivers on performance. The iQOO 13, makes it one of the most budget-friendly options for long-term software support—especially if you’re after a Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone without breaking the bank.
If photography is your passion, then the Vivo X200 is one of the great options. Powered by Mediatek Dimensity 9400 chipset, the Vivo X200 runs on Android 15 and promises to get up to 4 major Android upgrades. It features a triple 50MP camera setup at the back -- wide, periscope telephoto, and ultrawide. For selfies, it features a 32MP front camera.
With inputs from Divya Singh
