Offers up to 6-7 years for its flagship and even some mid-range lines.
Typically lead the market with 5 to 7 years of guaranteed OS and security updates.
If a phone only offers 2 years of updates, it will likely be obsolete before you finish paying it off. 3. Don't Overpay for "AI" if You Don't Need It
2026 is the year of "Edge AI," with processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Google Tensor G5 built for on-device intelligence. However, if you mostly use your phone for social media and texting, these high-end AI chips may just be a drain on your wallet and battery.