How long do Tecno phones get updates?
Tecno's HiOS phones are budget-focused and support varies by line. Mainstream Phantom, Camon, Pova, and Spark models typically get two to three Android (HiOS) upgrades and around three years of security patches, while the premium Camon 40 series was promised three upgrades and five years of security. Budget MegaPad and POP lines get up to two years of patches with no guaranteed OS upgrade. These windows are short versus flagship brands, and Tecno isn't sold through official US retail, focusing on Africa, South Asia, and other emerging markets.
Source: Tecno's policy documentation · verified 2026-07-20
Tecno phones losing support in 2026 and 2027
These Tecno 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. 32 in total; the worst offenders:
The remaining 23 are in the full list below, each marked with its status.
Every Tecno phone we track
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