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iPhone 6 vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 6 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 6 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 6 $35
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2014◆ Buy-by Jan 20212023
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 6 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone 6 24Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy F05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 6 25Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy F05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 6 16Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 1,810mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 6 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 68 months longer than the iPhone 6.

Value
iPhone 6 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 6Galaxy F05
Price (street)$35$80
Display4.7-inch LCD (Retina HD IPS), 1334x750, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetApple A8MediaTek Helio G85
RAM1GB4GB
Storage16GB/64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery1,810 mAh5,000 mAh
ChargingLightning wired (up to ~12W)25W wired
Rear cameras8MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions138.1 × 67.0 × 6.9 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight129 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilJan 2023Sep 2028

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