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Pixel 8a vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 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 8a 77 · 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 8a $300
Safe to buy$5.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8a 70Galaxy F05 50

The Pixel 8a's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch actua oled, fhd+, 60–120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
Pixel 8a 70Galaxy F05 40

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

Camera
Pixel 8a 67Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Pixel 8a 70Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8a 70Galaxy F05 32

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 32 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value
Pixel 8a 77Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8aGalaxy F05
Price (street)$300$80
Display6.1-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
Battery4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight188 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMay 2031Sep 2028
Pixel 8a full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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