Galaxy A26 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $4.39 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy F05 runs out in Sep 2028 ($2.96/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A26 5G 78 · 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 A26 5G $250

Safe to buy$4.39/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Samsung Galaxy F05 $80

Buy with care$2.96/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy A26 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Galaxy A26 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ super amoled, up to 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy A26 5G 58Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A26 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy A26 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A26 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy A26 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy A26 5G 68Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy A26 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 30 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value

Galaxy A26 5G 78Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A26 5G at $4.39 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy A26 5G	Galaxy F05
Price (street)	$250	$80
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 120Hz	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	Samsung Exynos 1380	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight	200 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP67	None
Supported until	Mar 2031	Sep 2028

Galaxy A26 5G full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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