13 5G vs Galaxy F05

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the 13 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($6.01/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 5G 69 · 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.

Realme 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.95/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The 13 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance

13 5G 42Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

13 5G 55Galaxy F05 55

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

Battery

13 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13 5G 32Galaxy F05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

13 5G 69Galaxy F05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	13 5G	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$160	$80
Display	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	190 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP64	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	Sep 2028

13 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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