Oh I didn't take price into account since all you asked for was opinion (based on facts and the list you provided) on software support. Although, most Samsung mid range phones have longer software support than their competitors. It doesn't apply to flagships only.
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As with what your fellow member also told you, most phones and/or OS developers ensure that they give out software support long enough to mobile phone users, whatever the brand or model. Nonetheless, you may opt to compare the specifications of phones to see which suits your needs best.
