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Edge 50 Neo vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy F05 runs out in Sep 2028 ($2.96/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge 50 Neo's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch poled, 1256 x 2760, 120hz.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Galaxy F05 40

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Galaxy F05 55

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Galaxy F05 32

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 11 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Galaxy F05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoGalaxy F05
Price (street)$330$80
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight171 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilSep 2029Sep 2028

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