@realcaseyrollins Well, because it is in fact.
Not my favourite, but Android is a mess of many small manufacturers, cutting costs and not supporting product with much needed security updates.
As much as I think iOS is VERY retrograde in terms of UI, Apple does a good job of supporting their devices - with patch releases and yearly full iOS new versions for at least 3 years from each model's launch.
Even large manufacturers like Samsung are very slow in providing security updates which should be a regular thing.
Very few options in Android devices that have more frequent and better support.
@realcaseyrollins Samsung has a BAD reputation for providing user support. I would avoid them, myself.
There are some smaller manufacturers that have monthly updates and offer good products. I am note sure, but I think a brand was Android One.
I use a Xiao Mi Note 5 Prime and am quite happy with it. Not sold in US, but a big leader in the markets they are active on, got mine in Europe.
https://mi.com for details.
Great quality and features, customized UI (MIUI, currently v.11), good prices. No wonder they sell out quick in Europe.