Vivo and its gaming-focused sub-brand iQOO have begun rolling out a clearer OS-support roadmap: select flagship and upper-mid models are now being listed for four major Android OS updates (with varying security-patch commitments depending on model and region). The pledge is part of the company’s Origin OS 6 / Android-16 rollout and is being highlighted in manufacturer timelines and tech outlets covering the November 2025 update waves.
Vivo Phones Eligible for 4 Years of Android OS Updates
According to the official Origin OS 6 rollout plan and multiple verified reports, the following Vivo smartphones are set to receive four Android OS updates:
- Vivo X200
- Vivo X200 Pro
- Vivo X200 Ultra
- Vivo X200 Pro Mini
- Vivo X200s
- Vivo X200 FE
- Vivo X300
- Vivo X Fold 5
- Vivo X Flip 2
- Vivo X Note 2
These devices will start receiving the Android 16-based Origin OS 6 update in batches from November 2025, beginning with China and followed by global variants.
iQOO Phones Eligible for 4 Years of Android OS Updates
- On the iQOO side, the brand has matched Vivo’s update policy for its flagship lineup. These iQOO phones will be eligible for four major Android OS updates and five years of security patches:
- iQOO 13 (confirmed)
- iQOO 13 Pro
- iQOO 12
- iQOO 12 Pro
- iQOO 11S
- iQOO Neo 9 Pro
- iQOO Neo 9S
The iQOO 13 series will be the first to benefit from this new commitment, shipping with Android 15 out of the box and expected to receive updates up to Android 19.
How Vivo and iQOO Compare with Rivals
Vivo and iQOO’s decision to offer four major Android OS updates places them squarely in the same league as OnePlus and OPPO, but still behind Samsung and Google when it comes to long-term software support.
Samsung remains the clear leader in update longevity. The Galaxy S24 series and newer models are promised up to seven years of Android OS and security updates, setting a benchmark for the industry. Even mid-range Galaxy A-series phones receive at least four OS upgrades.
The same number Vivo and iQOO are now offering for their flagship lines. In practice, that means Samsung devices are likely to stay current for nearly twice as long at the premium end, giving them a distinct edge for users who hold onto their phones for five years or more.
Google follows closely behind, with its Pixel lineup also guaranteed seven years of OS and security updates. Pixels tend to receive updates faster and more consistently than most Android phones, which further reinforces Google’s software reputation.
OnePlus and OPPO, on the other hand, are aligned more closely with Vivo and iQOO. Their latest flagships such as the OnePlus 12 and OPPO Find X7 series, also receive four Android OS updates and five to six years of security patches. That makes these four brands part of a growing group of Chinese manufacturers taking software support more seriously.
However, Vivo and iQOO’s advantage lies in their performance-to-price ratio. While Samsung and Google phones with longer support typically sit in higher price brackets, Vivo and iQOO are offering four OS updates on devices that often cost significantly less. For Indian buyers, this balance between affordability and extended longevity is a practical win, especially as most users upgrade every three to four years.
