Android: Google announces up to 8 years of updates, but only for some smartphones

Qualcomm hit a big blow this week by announcing a partnership with Google to offer up to eight years of software updates to smartphones equipped with its latest Snapdragon 8 and 7 chips. An initiative that goes far beyond current practices and which should change the situation for the lifespan of Android devices.

Android: Snapdragon 8 and 7 now benefit from 8 years of updates

Concretely, this means that models like the OnePlus 13THE Samsung Galaxy S25THE Future Xiaomi 15 or theAsus ROG Phone 9 will be eligible for continuous updates for eight years. An ambitious commitment, which affects both Android system updates and the core updates, the central element of the software.

The initiative is also a strong sign in the industry, where Google has already started to offer seven years of updates on his devices Pixel 8 With his Tensor chips. Now Qualcomm extends this promise to other brands, good news for those who have a more affordable smartphone, equipped with a Snapdragon 7, for example.

But beware, everything will not be pink for everyone. Ancient devices – those who are not equipped with these new fleas – will not be entitled to this prolonged support. The owners concerned may therefore have to think of a renewal if they want to benefit from the latest updates for several years.