PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F04 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 F04 runs out in Jan 2027 ($10.89/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F04 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 F04 $75
Avoid buying$10.89/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Jan 20252027
Samsung Galaxy F05 $80
Buy with care$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F04 50Galaxy F05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F04 22Galaxy F05 40

The Galaxy F05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F04 40Galaxy F05 55

The Galaxy F05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy F04 80Galaxy F05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F04 8Galaxy F05 32

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 20 months longer than the Galaxy F04.

Value
Galaxy F04 40Galaxy F05 66

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F04Galaxy F05
Price (street)$75$80
Display6.5-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio P35MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired25W wired
Rear cameras13MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions164.4 × 75.9 × 9.1 mm168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight188 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilJan 2027Sep 2028
Galaxy F04 full verdict →Galaxy F05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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