iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs Galaxy F05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.94 per month of safe use, while the iPhone SE (2nd generation) runs out in Apr 2027 ($10.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone SE (2nd generation) 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 SE (2nd generation) $110

Avoid buying$10.72/mo

2020◆ Buy-by Apr 20252027

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.94/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 58Galaxy F05 40

The iPhone SE (2nd generation)'s Apple A13 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 40Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 16Galaxy F05 80

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

Software longevity

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 12Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 17 months longer than the iPhone SE (2nd generation).

Value

iPhone SE (2nd generation) 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (2nd generation)	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$110	$80
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD (IPS), 1334×750 at 326 ppi, 625 nits, True Tone, wide color (P3)	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	Apple A13 Bionic	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	3GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	1,821 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Up to 18W wired fast charge (up to 50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging; Lightning	25W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	148 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Apr 2027	Sep 2028

iPhone SE (2nd generation) full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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