iPhone XR vs Galaxy F05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the iPhone XR 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 XR 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 XR $140

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by Apr 20242026

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone XR 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iPhone XR 50Galaxy F05 40

The iPhone XR's Apple A12 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone XR 40Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery

iPhone XR 39Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 2,942mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone XR 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 29 months longer than the iPhone XR.

Value

iPhone XR 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone XR	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$140	$80
Display	6.1-inch Liquid Retina HD LCD (IPS), 1792×828 at 326 ppi, 625 nits, True Tone, wide color (P3)	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	Apple A12 Bionic	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	3GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	2,942 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Up to 15W 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	150.9 × 75.7 × 8.3 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	194 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Apr 2026	Sep 2028

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