PhoneLifespan

Moto G45 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the Moto G45 5G runs out in Aug 2027 ($9.94/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G45 5G 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 G45 5G $140
Avoid buying$9.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G45 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Moto G45 5G's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch lcd, 1600 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance
Moto G45 5G 46Galaxy F05 40

The Moto G45 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G45 5G 55Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
Moto G45 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G45 5G 17Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 13 months longer than the Moto G45 5G.

Value
Moto G45 5G 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G45 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$140$80
Display6.5-inch LCD, 1600 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.7 × 74.6 × 8.0 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight183 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilAug 2027Sep 2028
Moto G45 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.