PhoneLifespan

Moto G05 vs Galaxy A07

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A07

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 at $1.61 per month of safe use, while the Moto G05 runs out in Jan 2027 ($16.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G05 40 · Galaxy A07 78 — 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 G05 $110
Avoid buying$16.00/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20252027
Samsung Galaxy A07 $100
Safe to buy$1.61/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Category by category

Display
Moto G05 50Galaxy A07 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G05 39Galaxy A07 44

The Galaxy A07's MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G05 55Galaxy A07 67

The Galaxy A07 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G05 84Galaxy A07 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G05 8Galaxy A07 74

The Galaxy A07 is supported until Aug 2031 — 55 months longer than the Moto G05.

Value
Moto G05 40Galaxy A07 78

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A07 at $1.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G05Galaxy A07
Price (street)$110$100
Display6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 ExtremeMediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
RAM4GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm
Weight189 g184 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilJan 2027Aug 2031
Moto G05 full verdict →Galaxy A07 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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