PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

The Galaxy A25 5G wins this one, taking display and camera decisively. Against the Galaxy F05 it's also the sounder buy at $5.34 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A25 5G 71 · 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 A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.34/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.94/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A25 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Galaxy A25 5G's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch super amoled, 1080x2340 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A25 5G 40Galaxy F05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy A25 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A25 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A25 5G 36Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 3 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value
Galaxy A25 5G 71Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A25 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$160$80
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetExynos 1280MediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight197 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilDec 2028Sep 2028
Galaxy A25 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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