PhoneLifespan

Find out how long any phone will last.

Every phone has an expiry date — the day its security updates stop. We track it, and tell you what each phone really costs per month of safe use.

594 phones · 17 brands · every end-of-support date verified and dated to the month

Live rankings, current winners

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Recomputed from the database on every update — these are each list's #1 right now, not last year's picks.

$ Cheapest phones to own right now

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  1. 1Samsung Galaxy F16 5G$135 · supported until 2031$2.37/mo
  2. 2Samsung Galaxy M16 5G$150 · supported until 2031$2.65/mo
  3. 3Samsung Galaxy F05$80 · supported until 2028$2.93/mo
  4. 4Samsung Galaxy F06 5G$95 · supported until 2029$2.97/mo
  5. 5Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen)$100 · supported until 2029$3.02/mo

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Plain-English explainers on what actually makes a phone last — and how to spend so yours stays safe for years.

Head-to-head, decided by lifespan

Verdict-first comparisons — the winner and why at the top, full spec table below.

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Six quick questions — budget, priorities, how long you keep a phone — and we'll pick for you, with reasons.

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