PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8 vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Google Pixel 8

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 at $6.18 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy F05 runs out in Sep 2028 ($2.95/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8 73 · 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 8 $320
Safe to buy$6.18/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8 70Galaxy F05 50

The Pixel 8's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8 70Galaxy F05 40

The Pixel 8's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8 67Galaxy F05 55

The Pixel 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 8 72Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,575mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8 62Galaxy F05 32

The Pixel 8 is supported until Oct 2030 — 25 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value
Pixel 8 73Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8 at $6.18 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8Galaxy F05
Price (street)$320$80
Display6.2-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,575 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging27W wired, 18W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight187 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilOct 2030Sep 2028
Pixel 8 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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