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Galaxy A52 5G vs Galaxy F05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy A52 5G 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 A52 5G 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 A52 5G $140
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Mar 20232025
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A52 5G 70Galaxy F05 50

The Galaxy A52 5G's screen is the better one — 6.5-inch super amoled, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A52 5G 45Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A52 5G's Snapdragon 750G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A52 5G 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A52 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A52 5G 70Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A52 5G 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 42 months longer than the Galaxy A52 5G.

Value
Galaxy A52 5G 40Galaxy F05 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A52 5GGalaxy F05
Price (street)$140$80
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 750GMediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions159.9 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight189 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMar 2025Sep 2028

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