PhoneLifespan

P2 Pro 5G vs Galaxy M05

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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 P2 Pro 5G runs out in Sep 2028 ($9.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: P2 Pro 5G 68 · 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/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
P2 Pro 5G 70Galaxy M05 50

The P2 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch oled, fhd+, 120hz, up to 2000 nits peak.

Performance
P2 Pro 5G 56Galaxy M05 40

The P2 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
P2 Pro 5G 67Galaxy M05 55

The P2 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
P2 Pro 5G 84Galaxy M05 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
P2 Pro 5G 32Galaxy M05 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
P2 Pro 5G 68Galaxy M05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecP2 Pro 5GGalaxy M05
Price (street)$260$90
Display6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2MediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging80W wired (50% in 19 min)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight180 g195 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2028
P2 Pro 5G full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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