12 4G vs Galaxy M05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $3.36 per month of safe use, while the 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy M05 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 4G $175

Buy with care$7.16/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M05 $90

Buy with care$3.36/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

12 4G 70Galaxy M05 50

The 12 4G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance

12 4G 36Galaxy M05 40

The Galaxy M05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 4G 55Galaxy M05 55

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

Battery

12 4G 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12 4G 29Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12 4G 63Galaxy M05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12 4G	Galaxy M05
Price (street)	$175	$90
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm	168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	187 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP54	None
Supported until	Jul 2028	Sep 2028

12 4G full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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