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Galaxy A72 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 A72 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 A72 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 A72 $170
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Mar 20232025
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A72 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A72 46Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A72's Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A72 67Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A72 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A72 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A72 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 42 months longer than the Galaxy A72.

Value
Galaxy A72 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A72Galaxy F05
Price (street)$170$80
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 720GMediaTek Helio G85
RAM6GB/8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.0 × 77.4 × 8.4 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight203 g195 g
Water resistanceIP67None
Supported untilMar 2025Sep 2028
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