Reno 12 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 12 F 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($9.00/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 F 5G 61 · 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 12 F 5G $220

Buy with care$9.00/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.95/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 F 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Reno 12 F 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 120hz.

Performance

Reno 12 F 5G 42Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Reno 12 F 5G 55Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery

Reno 12 F 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Reno 12 F 5G 29Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Reno 12 F 5G.

Value

Reno 12 F 5G 61Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 F 5G	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$220	$80
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	187 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP64	None
Supported until	Jul 2028	Sep 2028

Reno 12 F 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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