Samsung and Google are the only major Android brands that offer seven years of both platform and security updates for their phones.
Google kicked off the trend with the Pixel 8 lineup in 2023, while Samsung followed suit with the Galaxy S24 series. But even after all this time, no other manufacturers have matched their commitment—until now.
At MWC 2025, Honor announced that it will offer seven years of Android updates and security patches for its Magic series, starting with devices in European markets.
Magic 7 Pro is the first Honor phone to get seven years of updates
The Honor Magic 7 Pro (review) will be the first device to benefit from this extended support. When the phone launched in Europe this January, it was initially promised five years of updates. Now that Honor has revised the policy, the device will be good until 2032—or Android 22, if Google sticks to its yearly update cycle.
Honor says this extended commitment is part of its Honor Alpha Plan, a new strategy to transform the company from a smartphone maker into a global AI-driven device ecosystem.
“We aim to provide devices and services that meet consumer needs and go beyond their expectations,” said Honor CEO James Li in a press release. “That’s why we’ve decided to offer seven years of Android OS and security updates to the Honor Magic series.”
Beyond just software longevity, Honor says this move is a step toward sustainability, aiming to reduce e-waste by keeping devices relevant for longer.
While the Magic 7 Pro is the first to benefit, Honor confirmed the change will also apply to other flagship models and foldable phones. That said, the company made it clear that the Magic Lite series will not be included in the extended support program.
Now that Honor has stepped up its software update game, it will be interesting to see if other Android brands follow suit.
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