PhoneLifespan

Edge 50 vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Edge 50 runs out in Aug 2027 ($21.98/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 50 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 50 $300
Avoid buying$21.98/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 70Galaxy F05 50

The Edge 50's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch poled, 1080 x 2400, 120hz.

Performance
Edge 50 70Galaxy F05 40

The Edge 50's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Edge 50 79Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Edge 50 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Edge 50 16Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 13 months longer than the Edge 50.

Value
Edge 50 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50Galaxy F05
Price (street)$300$80
Display6.67-inch pOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions160.8 × 72.4 × 7.8 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight180 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilAug 2027Sep 2028
Edge 50 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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