In October 2023, Google announced that Pixel 8 series smartphones will receive Android updates for 7 years. This was completely unheard of in the smartphone market and surpassed even Apple’s 5-year commitment to the iPhone and iPad.

Samsung seems to have taken note of this incident. A new report Android Headlines It suggests that the upcoming Galaxy S24 series may also receive updates within 7 years. This move, if true, will significantly extend the life of these devices, potentially extending from Android 14 (expected after launch) to Android 21.

However, the post didn’t confirm whether this includes just the security update or the full Android/One UI/features pack, but we’re hoping it’s the latter. Samsung will officially introduce the Galaxy S24 series on January 17. As the launch date approaches, we’ll soon find out whether these long-term update plans have actually come to fruition.

Features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series boasts upgrades across the board, starting with a smoother 120Hz AMOLED display on all models. The base S24 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ panel and Exynos 2400 chip (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in some regions), while the Plus model has a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ display and the same chip specs.

Both have triple cameras (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto) and 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.

The S24 Ultra stands out in every aspect with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, flatter 6.8-inch QHD + display and quad camera system with 200 MP sensors.

It also packs a 50MP periscopic telephoto lens, S Pen stylus, and a larger 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging. All three models are equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68 water resistance and Samsung DeX support.