Moto G15 vs Galaxy M05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $3.36 per month of safe use, while the Moto G15 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G15 65 · Galaxy M05 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 G15 $175

Buy with care$8.81/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M05 $90

Buy with care$3.36/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G15 70Galaxy M05 50

The Moto G15's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

Moto G15 39Galaxy M05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G15 55Galaxy M05 55

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

Battery

Moto G15 84Galaxy M05 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G15 24Galaxy M05 32

The Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value

Moto G15 65Galaxy M05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G15	Galaxy M05
Price (street)	$175	$90
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	4GB/8GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm	168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	190 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Feb 2028	Sep 2028

Moto G15 full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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