# If you still own one of these 6 popular Android phones, it's probably time to upgrade

> If you still own one of these 6 popular Android phones, it's probably time to upgrade July 3, 2026 Smartphones are lasting longer than ever, thanks to future-proofed hardware and extended software support.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/old-android-phones-worth-upgrading-2026-3681922/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bb795254f0da55deb5523)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #pixel #google #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bb795254f0da55deb5523

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