PhoneLifespan

Moto G 5G (2024) 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 Moto G 5G (2024) runs out in May 2027 ($13.22/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G 5G (2024) 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 Moto G 5G (2024) $150
Avoid buying$13.22/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G 5G (2024) 70Galaxy F05 50

The Moto G 5G (2024)'s screen is the better one — 6.6-inch lcd, 1612 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance
Moto G 5G (2024) 40Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G 5G (2024) 55Galaxy F05 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Moto G 5G (2024) 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G 5G (2024) 14Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 16 months longer than the Moto G 5G (2024).

Value
Moto G 5G (2024) 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G 5G (2024)Galaxy F05
Price (street)$150$80
Display6.6-inch LCD, 1612 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.2 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight199 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilMay 2027Sep 2028

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