PhoneLifespan

G21 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 G21 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: G21 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.

Nokia G21 $130
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20232025
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
G21 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
G21 22Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy F05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
G21 55Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery
G21 81Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
G21 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 43 months longer than the G21.

Value
G21 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecG21Galaxy F05
Price (street)$130$80
Display6.5-inch IPS LCD, 1600x720 (HD+), 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T606MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB/6GB4GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,050 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions164.6 × 75.9 × 8.5 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight190 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2025Sep 2028
G21 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.