So, realme has quietly bumped up its update game. Not something that grabs headlines every day, but definitely worth a nod if you’re holding onto one of their newer phones. The gist? Phones from the realme 15 series—that’s the 15 and 15 Pro—and a handful from the realme 14 family—specifically the 14T, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro+—will now get three Android OS updates instead of two. And security updates? Those are now set to keep coming for four years, not just three like before. If you’re scratching your head wondering which phones this applies to, it’s important to note that the 14x model is out of this deal. So no extra love there.
Realme confirms full support
They all launched with Android 15, so realistically, you’re looking at updates through to Android 18, which feels like a nice long haul, especially since mid-range phones often get the short end of the stick when it comes to software support. Francis Wong from realme teased that this new update promise isn’t just a one-off thing. Apparently, upcoming Number Pro, Number, and Number T series phones will get the same treatment. And then there’s the P Series—word is, an announcement is coming soon. So fingers crossed that means more devices getting longer update lifespans.
Now, I’m a bit curious how much this actually influences buyer decisions. I mean, we all want longer updates, but realistically, how many people upgrade their phones because of that? Still, it’s definitely a step up for realme, especially compared to a few years back when update policies weren’t even a talking point.
Also, worth remembering that longer software support doesn’t just mean new features. It means your phone stays safer for longer, which is something many overlook until it’s too late. Bottom line: If you’re thinking about grabbing a realme 15 or one of those select 14 series models, you can now expect your phone to stick with you longer and stay more secure. And that’s a pretty good deal in the ever-crowded mid-range market.
We’ll see how realme backs this up once those updates start rolling out — it’s one thing to promise, another to deliver consistently.
