PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 F 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 $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Reno 11 F 5G runs out in Feb 2028 ($13.69/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 11 F 5G 62 · 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.

Oppo Reno 11 F 5G $270
Buy with care$13.69/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 F 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Reno 11 F 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+, 1100 nits peak, panda glass.

Performance
Reno 11 F 5G 52Galaxy F05 40

The Reno 11 F 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 11 F 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Reno 11 F 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Reno 11 F 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 11 F 5G 23Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Reno 11 F 5G.

Value
Reno 11 F 5G 62Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11 F 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$270$80
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak, Panda Glass6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W SUPERVOOC wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.4 × 74.2 × 7.6 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight182 g195 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028

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