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Galaxy A71 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 A71 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 A71 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 A71 $120
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jan 20222024
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A71 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A71 47Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A71's Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A71 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A71 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A71 70Galaxy F05 80

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

Software longevity
Galaxy A71 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 56 months longer than the Galaxy A71.

Value
Galaxy A71 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A71Galaxy F05
Price (street)$120$80
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730MediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163.6 × 76.0 × 7.7 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight179 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilJan 2024Sep 2028
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