PhoneLifespan

How long do Sony phones get updates?

3 OS upgrades + 4 years of security updates (Xperia 1 VI / 10 VI)Official

Sony's Xperia update commitment is shorter than Samsung's or Google's. Its older flagships like the Xperia 1 V and 5 V got about two Android upgrades and three years of security, while the 2024 models (Xperia 1 VI and 10 VI) improved to roughly three upgrades and four years. Xperia phones also have little official US retail presence, so many are import or grey-market buys.

Source: Sony's policy documentation

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