When it comes to software updates, fairphone 6 set a new standard in smartphone longevity with an impressive promise of 8 years of major Android updates. At CompArena we offer a dedicated section and fields for software update policies for most of the phones out there, making it easy for users to see exactly how long their device will remain secure and updated. Unlike most comparison sites, ignore or barely mention software updates.

At CompArena we know very well that this is basic information that every user should know. We have created a dedicated section that clearly shows how long each phone is supported and until which year. CompArenas specifications fields are complicated so that our comparison engine can work efficiently and report back to you, all the differences it can trace.

Fairphone 6 changed our DB!

Before the release of the Fairphone 6, the record for the longest duration of major software updates (not security updates) was 7 years. This changed with the announcement of the Fairphone 6, which extended the number to 8 years for major updates. As a result, we’ve updated our listings to reflect this new standard in our major updates fields. Now, the Fairphone 6 is the first phone that has 8 years of major android updates in our whole database!