Edge (2023) 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 Edge (2023) runs out in Oct 2026 ($80.34/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge (2023) 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 (2023) $300

Avoid buying$80.34/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20242026

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Edge (2023) 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge (2023)'s screen is the better one — 6.6-inch poled, 1080 x 2400, 144hz.

Performance

Edge (2023) 56Galaxy F05 40

The Edge (2023)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7030 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge (2023) 67Galaxy F05 55

The Edge (2023) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Edge (2023) 68Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,400mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Edge (2023) 4Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 23 months longer than the Edge (2023).

Value

Edge (2023) 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	Edge (2023)	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$300	$80
Display	6.6-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 144Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7030	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	4,400 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	158.4 × 72.0 × 7.6 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	168 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP68	None
Supported until	Oct 2026	Sep 2028

Edge (2023) full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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