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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy F12

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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 F12 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 F05 66 · Galaxy F12 40 — 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 F05 $80
Buy with care$2.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy F12 $70
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Apr 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy F12 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy F12 28

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy F12 50

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy F12 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy F12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy F12 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 41 months longer than the Galaxy F12.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy F12 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy F12
Price (street)$80$70
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.5-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 850
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth48MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, 2MP depth
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm164.0 × 75.9 × 9.7 mm
Weight195 g221 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Apr 2025
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