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9 Pro 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 9 Pro is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 9 Pro 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.

OnePlus 9 Pro $300
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Mar 20232025
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
9 Pro 90Galaxy F05 50

The 9 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch ltpo fluid amoled, 1440x3216, 120hz.

Performance
9 Pro 62Galaxy F05 40

The 9 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
9 Pro 79Galaxy F05 55

The 9 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
9 Pro 70Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
9 Pro 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 42 months longer than the 9 Pro.

Value
9 Pro 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
Spec9 ProGalaxy F05
Price (street)$300$80
Display6.7-inch LTPO Fluid AMOLED, 1440x3216, 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging65W Warp Charge 65T wired, 50W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.2 × 73.6 × 8.7 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight197 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilMar 2025Sep 2028
9 Pro full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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