PhoneLifespan

13 Pro+ vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.96 per month of safe use, while the 13 Pro+ runs out in Aug 2028 ($12.51/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
13 Pro+ 70Galaxy F05 50

The 13 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch curved amoled, 2412x1080, 120hz.

Performance
13 Pro+ 56Galaxy F05 40

The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13 Pro+ 79Galaxy F05 55

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
13 Pro+ 84Galaxy F05 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
13 Pro+ 30Galaxy F05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
13 Pro+ 64Galaxy F05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec13 Pro+Galaxy F05
Price (street)$320$80
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB
Storage256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight190 g195 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilAug 2028Sep 2028

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