Xiaomi’s Software Boost: 4 Android and 5 Years of Security Updates – Mirroring Samsung’s policy

One more Chinese phone maker—Xiaomi—is replicating Samsung’s Android and security updates policy. The company will soon unveil the new Xiaomi 13T smartphone lineup, which will have support for 4 generations of Android OS updates, as well as 5 years of security patches.

We (Xiaomi) are proud to announce a significant enhancement to our commitment to providing exceptional software support. Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will include 4 generations of Android OS upgrades, as well as 5 years of security patches.

In early 2022, Samsung debuted its extended software policy, offering 4 generations of Android OS upgrades, as well as 5 years of security patches to Galaxy flagships starting the Galaxy S21 series. In 2023, the same software policy applied on select affordable Galaxy A phones.

Google could also revise its software support plan, with the Pixel 8 series being eligible for 5 OS upgrades and 7/8 years of security patches. If it happens, Galaxy consumers can expect the same treatment for next year’s Galaxy S flagship lineup.

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