13+ 5G 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 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 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 13+ 5G $215

Buy with care$8.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Samsung Galaxy M05 $90

Buy with care$3.36/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

13+ 5G 70Galaxy M05 50

The 13+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+.

Performance

13+ 5G 58Galaxy M05 40

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

Camera

13+ 5G 67Galaxy M05 55

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

Battery

13+ 5G 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

13+ 5G 32Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

13+ 5G 70Galaxy M05 66

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

Full spec table

Spec	13+ 5G	Galaxy M05
Price (street)	$215	$90
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm	168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	185 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP65	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	Sep 2028

13+ 5G full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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