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Edge 30 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 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 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 $250
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by May 20232025
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 30 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge 30's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch fhd+ (1080x2400) poled, 144hz.

Performance
Edge 30 62Galaxy F05 40

The Edge 30's Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 30 67Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Edge 30 60Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,020mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 30 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 40 months longer than the Edge 30.

Value
Edge 30 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecEdge 30Galaxy F05
Price (street)$250$80
Display6.5-inch FHD+ (1080x2400) pOLED, 144Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5GMediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging33W wired (TurboPower)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions159.4 × 74.2 × 6.8 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight155 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilMay 2025Sep 2028
Edge 30 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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