PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A23 4G 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 A23 4G 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 A23 4G 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 A23 4G $110
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20242026
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A23 4G 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A23 4G 44Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A23 4G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A23 4G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A23 4G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A23 4G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A23 4G 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 30 months longer than the Galaxy A23 4G.

Value
Galaxy A23 4G 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A23 4GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$110$80
Display6.6-inch PLS LCD, 1080 x 2408 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.4 × 76.9 × 8.4 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight195 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilMar 2026Sep 2028

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