PhoneLifespan

Agni 3 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 Agni 3 runs out in Oct 2028 ($8.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Agni 3 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.

Lava Agni 3 $245
Buy with care$8.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Samsung Galaxy M05 $90
Buy with care$3.36/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Agni 3 70Galaxy M05 50

The Agni 3's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary amoled on the back.

Performance
Agni 3 58Galaxy M05 40

The Agni 3's MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Agni 3 79Galaxy M05 55

The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Agni 3 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Agni 3 33Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Agni 3 72Galaxy M05 66

Overall value goes to the Agni 3 at $8.83 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecAgni 3Galaxy M05
Price (street)$245$90
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging66W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight212 g195 g
Water resistanceIP64None
Supported untilOct 2028Sep 2028

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