PhoneLifespan

Zero 30 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the Zero 30 5G runs out in Sep 2026 ($100.66/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Zero 30 5G 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.

Infinix Zero 30 5G $280
Avoid buying$100.66/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Zero 30 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Zero 30 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 2400x1080, 144hz.

Performance
Zero 30 5G 72Galaxy F05 40

The Zero 30 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8020 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Zero 30 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Zero 30 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Zero 30 5G 3Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 24 months longer than the Zero 30 5G.

Value
Zero 30 5G 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecZero 30 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$280$80
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 2400x1080, 144Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8020MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired25W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions164.5 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight185 g195 g
Water resistancenoneNone
Supported untilSep 2026Sep 2028
Zero 30 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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