PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A01 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 Galaxy A01 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A01 40 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy A01 $40
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jan 20202022
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A01 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A01 20Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy F05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A01 40Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy F05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy A01 40Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 3,000mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A01 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 80 months longer than the Galaxy A01.

Value
Galaxy A01 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A01Galaxy F05
Price (street)$40$80
Display5.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1520 (HD+), 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 439MediaTek Helio G85
RAM2GB/3GB4GB
Storage16GB/32GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging10W wired25W wired
Rear cameras13MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions146.2 × 70.9 × 8.3 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight149 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilJan 2022Sep 2028
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