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Galaxy A80 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 A80 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 A80 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 A80 $130
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by May 20212023
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A80 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A80 48Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy A80's Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A80 62Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy A80 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A80 54Galaxy F05 80

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A80 0Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 64 months longer than the Galaxy A80.

Value
Galaxy A80 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A80Galaxy F05
Price (street)$130$80
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 60Hz, notchless6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730GMediaTek Helio G85
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery3,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.2 × 76.5 × 9.3 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight220 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilMay 2023Sep 2028
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