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Pixel 3 XL 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 Pixel 3 XL 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 3 XL 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 3 XL $90
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2018◆ Buy-by Oct 20192021
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 3 XL 60Galaxy F05 50

The Pixel 3 XL's screen is the better one — 6.3-inch p-oled, 1440 x 2960, 60hz.

Performance
Pixel 3 XL 44Galaxy F05 40

The Pixel 3 XL's Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 3 XL 40Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Pixel 3 XL 49Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 3,430mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 3 XL 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 83 months longer than the Pixel 3 XL.

Value
Pixel 3 XL 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 3 XLGalaxy F05
Price (street)$90$80
Display6.3-inch P-OLED, 1440 x 2960, 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,430 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12.2MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions158.0 × 76.7 × 7.9 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight184 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2021Sep 2028
Pixel 3 XL full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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