PhoneLifespan

GT 30 5G vs Galaxy M05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $3.36 per month of safe use, while the GT 30 5G runs out in Aug 2028 ($9.43/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: GT 30 5G 72 · Galaxy M05 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Infinix GT 30 5G $240
Buy with care$9.43/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M05 $90
Buy with care$3.36/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
GT 30 5G 70Galaxy M05 50

The GT 30 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltps amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, gorilla glass 7i.

Performance
GT 30 5G 62Galaxy M05 40

The GT 30 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
GT 30 5G 67Galaxy M05 55

The GT 30 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
GT 30 5G 90Galaxy M05 80

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the GT 30 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
GT 30 5G 30Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
GT 30 5G 72Galaxy M05 66

Overall value goes to the GT 30 5G at $9.43 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGT 30 5GGalaxy M05
Price (street)$240$90
Display6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.7 x 75.8 x 8.0 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight187 g195 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilAug 2028Sep 2028

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