These are the Samsung phones and tablets that have received three confirmed Android updates

Long-term operating system support is essential for enjoying new features without frequently changing devices. This is a growing trend, with increasing demand from smartphone buyers—many of whom consider it a key factor when choosing a phone.

If you own a Samsung device, we’ll show you the phones that have been on the market for some time and have been confirmed to receive three Android updates. The Korean company we’re discussing is one of the best in providing Android update support among the many brands that use the operating system.

For example, with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung began offering up to seven Android updates for its new high-end phones. However, many devices that have been on the market for a while or belong to the mid-range category receive only three updates. You may own one of these without realizing it, so here’s a list of devices confirmed to receive three Android updates.

Galaxy Devices Receiving Three Android Updates

Galaxy S Series

• Galaxy S20
• Galaxy S20+
• Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Galaxy S20 FE

Galaxy A Series

• Galaxy A90 5G
• Galaxy A72
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy A71 5G
• Galaxy A52
• Galaxy A52 5G
• Galaxy A52s 5G
• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy A51 5G
• Galaxy A42 5G
• Galaxy A13 5G

Galaxy M Series

• Galaxy M33

Galaxy Z Series

• Galaxy Z Fold 2
• Galaxy Z Flip 2
• Galaxy Z Fold
• Galaxy Z Flip
• Galaxy Z Flip 5G

Galaxy XCover Series

• Galaxy XCover Pro
• Galaxy XCover 5

Galaxy Tab Series

• Galaxy Tab S7
• Galaxy Tab S7+
• Galaxy Tab S7 FE
• Galaxy Tab S6
• Galaxy Tab S6 5G
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022)
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
• Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
• Galaxy Tab A9
• Galaxy Tab A9+
• Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

These Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets have been confirmed to receive three Android OS updates (or, in other words, three major One UI updates) from the operating system version they were launched with.

When it comes to software support, aside from Google for obvious reasons, two brands stand out in terms of updates: Samsung and Xiaomi. Both companies now offer seven years of Android updates for their premium devices, the longest support available on any Android device.

The best part is that updates are rolled out quickly, ensuring a great user experience for those who rely on them. Even for mid-range and budget phones, most of them receive three or four major upgrades—something that other brands typically reserve for their expensive models.