PhoneLifespan

Edge 30 Pro 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 30 Pro 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 30 Pro 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 30 Pro $300
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 30 Pro 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge 30 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ (1080x2400) poled, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 30 Pro 65Galaxy F05 40

The Edge 30 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 30 Pro 67Galaxy F05 55

The Edge 30 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 30 Pro 76Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,800mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 30 Pro 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 31 months longer than the Edge 30 Pro.

Value
Edge 30 Pro 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 30 ProGalaxy F05
Price (street)$300$80
Display6.7-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) pOLED, 144Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163 × 76 × 8.8 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight196 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2026Sep 2028

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