Security updates on A series phones

[Denag44]

Hello everyone! I have found this site detailing security updates on Samsung phones: https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb. I would like to buy an A55 or A56 for my next phone. The only thing I don't understand is that A53, A54 and A55 models are listed as "Enterprise Models", which suggests that only devices sold B2B get monthly security updates.

What is the reality here? Does A53-54-55 models get monthly updates or not? I have seen that 1-2 months got skipped, but I'd say that can be accounted as a "too much work with OneUI 7" hiccup.

Also, is there a difference on the vulnerabilities that are fixed on each devices? What I mean is if an up-to-date A series phone as secured as an up-to-date S series phone?

I'm well aware that the user is the biggest risk-factor, but still, I would like to feel safe after switching fom S to A series.

[Piper123 · Accepted solution]

Hey there and welcome to the Samsung UK and EU Community Customer to Customer Forum

For the A53, A54 and A55 models, there are standard and enterprise versions.

Both will get updates online with their respective update policy.

[lminvti · Accepted solution]

Hi @aDenag44 and warm welcome 👋

You should be fine, trust sources like this rather unofficial ones online, also it states:

"The list of monthly security update models are subject to change as the regular support period expires.
Also, some carriers may only support quarterly updates for all applicable current models listed above.

The list of security update models are subject to change and it will be reviewed on a periodic basis."

[Denag44]

Thank you! I was referring to the same list, what threw me off was the "Enterprise" addition to the model names, I guess that does not mean what I thought it did.

[Denag44]

Thank you, I guess Samsung could count on nit-pickers like me asking these stuff.

[JAMES4578 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Denag44  As a matter of interest which S Device do you currently have?   Obviously depends on your needs/desires and the higher end A devices are fine for some, the S series device are more premium though as you can imagine. 

The security protection for the A series should be sufficient though.

[Denag44]

I'm using an S22 right now, but don't need good cameras, gaming performance, DeX, smaller form factor or AI tools. The only thing I would like from an S series phone are the monthly security updates.

I have used an A35 for a brief period of time, suitted my needs perfectly, but that gets quarterly updates.

[JAMES4578]

Oh right, take it S24 or S25 not for you. From One UI 7 Dex no longer supported on Windows, faster processing always an advantage though.

[lminvti]

Yes @JAMES4578 perfectly said we known before even new s25 series roll out that on one ui 7 dex support for windows will be dropped unless you will use alternative as link to windows as one ui 7 won't support dex to windows unless it's through "link to windows "

[lminvti]

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-a-series/update-frequency-for-non-enterprise-a-models/td-...