Buying guide
Best smartphone with long software updates
Phones with long software support stay safe and useful for longer and are worth more when you sell them. Since June 2025, EU rules require at least 5 years of OS updates after a model stops being sold, and several brands now promise up to 7 years.
What to look for
Update promise7 years where possibleSecurity patches keep banking and messaging apps safe.
BatteryReplaceable or durable batteryEU rules also improve battery durability and repairability.
RepairabilityCheck the EU energy labelPhones sold in the EU show a repairability class.
Storage256 GB if you keep it longApps and photos grow over the years.
Our picks
Best compact Android
Samsung Galaxy S25
Compact flagship with 7 years of updates.
Best for zoom photography
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
S Pen and 5× periscope zoom, also with 7 years of updates.
Best pure Android
Google Pixel (current model)
Google promises 7 years of updates for its recent Pixel phones.
Picks are based on published specs and common review findings. Prices and availability at MediaMarkt change daily; use "Live price" to check.
Buying tips
- Check the update promise on the manufacturer's website before buying.
- A phone bought late in its cycle has fewer update years left.
- Use a good case and screen protector to make the phone last.
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