PhoneLifespan

Pixel 7 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 7 runs out in Oct 2027 ($9.10/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 7 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 7 $144
Avoid buying$9.10/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Oct 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 7 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 7 62Galaxy F05 40

The Pixel 7's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 7 67Galaxy F05 55

The Pixel 7 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 7 67Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,355mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 7 19Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 11 months longer than the Pixel 7.

Value
Pixel 7 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 7Galaxy F05
Price (street)$144$80
Display6.3-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,355 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging21W wired, 20W wireless (Pixel Stand)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight197 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2027Sep 2028
Pixel 7 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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