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iPhone 8 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 8 runs out in Dec 2026 ($16.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 8 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 8 $90
Avoid buying$16.57/mo
2017◆ Buy-by Dec 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 8 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone 8 48Galaxy F05 40

The iPhone 8's Apple A11 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 8 40Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
iPhone 8 16Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 1,821mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 8 6Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 22 months longer than the iPhone 8.

Value
iPhone 8 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 8Galaxy F05
Price (street)$90$80
Display4.7-inch LCD (Retina HD IPS), 1334x750, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetApple A11 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
RAM2GB4GB
Storage64GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery1,821 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired (USB-PD via Lightning), Qi wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight148 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilDec 2026Sep 2028
iPhone 8 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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