Reno 8 vs Galaxy F05

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Reno 8 runs out in Jul 2026 ($187.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 8 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.

Oppo Reno 8 $220

Avoid buying$187.75/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Jul 20242026

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Reno 8 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Reno 8 62Galaxy F05 40

The Reno 8's MediaTek Dimensity 1300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 8 67Galaxy F05 55

The Reno 8 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Reno 8 70Galaxy F05 80

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

Software longevity

Reno 8 1Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 26 months longer than the Reno 8.

Value

Reno 8 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 8	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$220	$80
Display	6.4-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080, 90Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 1300	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	160.6 × 73.4 × 7.7 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	179 g	195 g
Water resistance	none	None
Supported until	Jul 2026	Sep 2028

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