PhoneLifespan

Edge 20 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 Edge 20 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 20 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.

Motorola Edge 20 $170
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Aug 20222024
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 20 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge 20's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ (1080x2400) oled, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 20 60Galaxy F05 40

The Edge 20's Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 20 79Galaxy F05 55

The Edge 20 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 20 60Galaxy F05 80

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

Software longevity
Edge 20 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 49 months longer than the Edge 20.

Value
Edge 20 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 20Galaxy F05
Price (street)$170$80
Display6.7-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) OLED, 144Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5GMediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired (TurboPower)25W wired
Rear cameras108MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163 × 76 × 6.99 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight163 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilAug 2024Sep 2028
Edge 20 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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