We asked Samsung why it gave its flagships 7 years of support

29 March 2024
The maker believes the added value is worth the overhead.

Sort by:

  • F
  • Furkan
  • pT4
  • 29 Mar 2024

Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024You see, if a phone gets 7 years of OS updates, you can buy... moreDo you think Xiaomi will get 7 years support later ?

    I hope google release new version every 3 years or so
    Every year is waste of resources and redundant

      Well you can ask Samsung if they going to add equal warranty to number of uopdates in years.
      So a 7 years support could have 7 years of warranty plus include water damage othervise giving an IPXX rating is nothing but an useless gimick not worth to have.

        Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024Sony 5iv = 172g 5000mAh, micro sd slot, earphone jack, ... moreThat phone has a 6.1' not 6.5' screen

          Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024You see, if a phone gets 7 years of OS updates, you can buy... moreThank god for someone with a brain, also if you give your phone to a family member it also be good for a few years for them too.

          Of course its a win/win.

          Crazy how if samsung didnt do this people complain (Apple fanboys and Samsung haters) and cos they did they still get hate

          Damned if they do or they dont

            • ?
            • Anonymous
            • gXJ
            • 29 Mar 2024

            You see, if a phone gets 7 years of OS updates, you can buy it for a good price in 3 years time and still get software support. That also increases the resale value. It's a win-win for everyone.

              Some people who had their phones for 2-3 years do pass their devices on to a family member, and they will keep it for an additional 2-3 years. So its a win for consumers.

              Apple fanboys used to go on about how 5 years of updates were amazing now Samsung do more its a waste :/

              Cant make this up :/

                • ?
                • Anonymous
                • mAW
                • 29 Mar 2024

                because they release pretty much the same phone every year, and android is pretty much the same OS every year with minor changes, so they can offer 7 years because 1 update fits all mostly and is not like in the days where they used to come with a lot of changes yearly

                  • ?
                  • Anonymous
                  • gXJ
                  • 29 Mar 2024

                  Pumpino, 29 Mar 2024I'd rather Motorola sped up its updates than extended ... moreThe Edge 40 Pro got 3 years of promised OS updates, not 2.

                    • ?
                    • Anonymous
                    • 0p}
                    • 29 Mar 2024

                    Nobody that pays $1000, $1200 or $1500 keeps phone for more than 30 months unless it is person that got it anyway without financial conditions to do it. .
                    In USA, most iphone users get new one with 24 months when apple gives 6 versions of iOS.

                      • ?
                      • Anonymous
                      • 0p}
                      • 29 Mar 2024

                      Bravosixgoingdark, 29 Mar 2024Simple answer: big phones sell more specially in the asian ... moreSony 5iv = 172g

                      5000mAh, micro sd slot, earphone jack, 3 rear cameras , metal frame, GG6 rear panel.

                        MakeMotoBetterAgain, 29 Mar 2024Ill pay extra for more years of support, but now ask Motoro... moreI'd rather Motorola sped up its updates than extended the support. My Fusion is only seeing one more update (Android 14). I'd like to enjoy Android 14 before Android 15 is released. I'll likely move to a different phone in 12 months, so the length of updates doesn't worry me.

                          • ?
                          • Anonymous
                          • 0p}
                          • 29 Mar 2024

                          To force other OEMs to do same, burn money and some quit phone business ( those that sell low volumes)

                            Ill pay extra for more years of support, but now ask Motorola why its so bad at updates and only 2 updates for flagships?

                              • ?
                              • Anonymous
                              • Jvg
                              • 29 Mar 2024

                              Normal people keep their mobile devices for years because they have become ridiculously expensive. OneUI is horrible. OneUI is worthless. There is no way OneUI will remain fluid for 7 years. Additionally, Samsung cannot offer timeliness in its software updates like Apple or Google. OnePlus is right to admit that offering 4+ years of software updates is a waste of resources if you're not Apple or Google.

                                • A
                                • AngryLithuanian
                                • mEk
                                • 29 Mar 2024

                                Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024Can you ask manufacturers why they only make bricks that ar... moreYou must be joking 😂

                                  Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024Can you ask manufacturers why they only make bricks that ar... moreSimple answer: big phones sell more specially in the asian markets. Larger screens are a bonus for content consumption to. But yes most 6.5' devices are about 200g there are exceptions though, anything lighter than 180g or something would have to be made out of cheap plastic

                                    Anonymous, 29 Mar 2024Can you ask manufacturers why they only make bricks that ar... moreHow much leighter do you want a phone to be than 167g? Anything leighter than that and it would feel like a cheap toy, which would be unacceptable in a flagship line.

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • pmY
                                      • 29 Mar 2024

                                      Translation - Because Google did it and we can't fall behind.

                                        • ?
                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 03{
                                        • 29 Mar 2024

                                        The first problem will be the battery.
                                        Must to replace after several year and if Samsung will not produce spare parts that long it will be worthless.