PhoneLifespan

13+ 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 13+ 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($8.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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 $215
Buy with care$8.07/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 — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+.

Performance
13+ 5G 58Galaxy F05 40

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13+ 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

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 70Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the 13+ 5G at $8.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec13+ 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$215$80
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 EnergyMediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight185 g195 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2028

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