HMD Fusion 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 HMD Fusion runs out in Sep 2027 ($15.60/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: HMD Fusion 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.

Nokia HMD Fusion $230

Avoid buying$15.60/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20252027

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

HMD Fusion 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

HMD Fusion 42Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

HMD Fusion 55Galaxy F05 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

HMD Fusion 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

HMD Fusion 18Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 12 months longer than the HMD Fusion.

Value

HMD Fusion 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	HMD Fusion	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$230	$80
Display	6.56-inch IPS LCD, 1612x720 (HD+), 90Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	6GB/8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	33W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	108MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	164.5 × 75.9 × 8.7 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	209 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Sep 2027	Sep 2028

HMD Fusion full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.