Update to S23 Ultra for security updates?

[T48]

Hey everyone,

Just have a quick question as the subject line reads. I still have a Note 9 that works amazingly well.

My question is, do I have to update to a S23 Ultra this year for security purposes? The last carrier security update for my N9 was last June. Google Play services is updating apps at least twice per week currently. I do not play games or load a lot of apps, just the basic work, email, social media & retail store etc.

I love new tech. But the expense of a new phone is hard to justify if my current phone still works w/o issue.

Side note: Samsung trade in value on my phone was low last year due to a small crack on the curve of the screen. Which I completely understand. The carrier (ATT) trade in deals required my 2 line plan to move to an Unlimited plan. It would have cost more long term than just pay full price for the phone.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

If you still want an ultra model for the S-pen or whatever, but are price sensitive, you might want to get an S22 Ultra instead.

They still have 2 years of OS updates and 3 (4?) years of security updates left.

 

[mustang7757]

Loved the Note 9 myself but a s22u or s23u would definitely be a good upgrade now

 

[Ibanhes]

Inhale the same question regarding my Note 10+ which is working very well for me but will stop receiving updates .