Pixel 2 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 Pixel 2 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 2 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.

Google Pixel 2 $60

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2017◆ Buy-by Oct 20182020

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 2 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 2 38Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Pixel 2 40Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery

Pixel 2 34Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 2,700mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 2 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 95 months longer than the Pixel 2.

Value

Pixel 2 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 2	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$60	$80
Display	5.0-inch OLED, 1080 x 1920, 60Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	2,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	12.2MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	145.7 × 69.7 × 7.8 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	143 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Oct 2020	Sep 2028

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