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iPhone 11 Pro vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 11 Pro runs out in Sep 2026 ($68.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 11 Pro 40 · Galaxy F05 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro $210
Avoid buying$68.98/mo
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 11 Pro 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone 11 Pro 58Galaxy F05 40

The iPhone 11 Pro's Apple A13 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 11 Pro 64Galaxy F05 55

The iPhone 11 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone 11 Pro 41Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 3,046mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 11 Pro 4Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 24 months longer than the iPhone 11 Pro.

Value
iPhone 11 Pro 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 11 ProGalaxy F05
Price (street)$210$80
Display5.8-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2436×1125 at 458 ppi, HDR, 1200 nits peak, True Tone6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,046 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired fast charge (up to 50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging; Lightning25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main wide, 12MP ultra wide, 12MP telephoto50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions144.0 × 71.4 × 8.1 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight188 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilSep 2026Sep 2028

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