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Galaxy A36 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $6.12 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 A36 5G 66 · 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 A36 5G $350
Safe to buy$6.12/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 A36 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Galaxy A36 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ super amoled, 120hz, 1200 nits.

Performance
Galaxy A36 5G 48Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A36 5G's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A36 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A36 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A36 5G 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A36 5G 68Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy A36 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 30 months longer than the Galaxy F05.

Value
Galaxy A36 5G 66Galaxy F05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A36 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$350$80
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3MediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired (charger not included)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight195 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMar 2031Sep 2028
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