Samsung is discontinuing support for the Galaxy S20 series
Might be time to get your hands on the latest Galaxy S25 series.
If you buy a new phone, the vendor often assures you that the manufacturer will provide updates for a certain period. It's a promise that keeps our devices secure and up-to-date. But for the Galaxy S20 series, that time has come to an end, marking the end of an era for one of its least popular flagships.
When the phone launched in February 2020, it had a rough start, selling only 8.2 million units (via notebookcheck) by the end of the first quarter. This is quite poor compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S10 series, which sold nearly 33% more units (10.3 million) in the same period. This poor performance led Samsung to discontinue the series after just one year, at least in major markets like the U.S. and U.K.
Regardless, the Galaxy S20 series was promised five years of updates. Samsung issued the updates monthly for the first four years, then switched them to a quarterly schedule for the last year, with the last update being in March 2025. However, Samsung's approach to software support has evolved over the years with the company now offering seven years of updates for its latest flagships (and even eight for Enterprise models),
Competitors like Google have similar timelines for software support. For instance, Google Pixel 8 and later series are guaranteed to receive seven years of update, but older models like the Pixel 5 only received three years of update.
Security updates are crucial nowadays, protecting devices from vulnerabilities and ensuring they remain secure. Without these updates, Galaxy S20 users are at a higher risk of security breaches. So, if you're still rocking a Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra device, it might be time to start thinking about an upgrade.
Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE users still have some time left as the model is still on the quarterly update cycle, though its support is also nearing its end.
Kelechi Edeh
