PhoneLifespan

How long do Google Pixel phones get updates?

7 years of OS + security updates (Pixel 8 and newer)Official

Google promises seven years of OS and security updates for the Pixel 8 generation onward (including the A-series — a Pixel 9a gets the same seven years as a Pixel 10 Pro). Older Pixels are different: the Pixel 6 and 7 generations carry five years of support, which is why the Pixel 6's clock runs out in October 2026.

Source: Google's policy documentation · verified 2026-07-03

Google Pixel phones losing support in 2026 and 2027

These Google Pixel phones lose their security updates this year or next — plan a replacement before the date, not after.

Don't buy these new anymore

Their Buy-By date (end of support minus 24 months) has passed — a purchase today gets less than two years of safe use. 21 in total; the worst offenders:

The remaining 12 are in the full list below, each marked with its status.

Every Google phone we track

Sorted by how much safe life is left — soonest to die first. Tap any for the full breakdown.

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Avoid — unsupported or nearly

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