Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy J2 Core (2018)

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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 J2 Core (2018) 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 J2 Core (2018) 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 J2 Core (2018) $30

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2018◆ Buy-by Aug 20182020

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 60

The Galaxy J2 Core (2018)'s screen is the better one — 5.0-inch pls lcd, 540 x 960 (qhd), 60hz.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 12

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

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 25

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

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 32

5,000mAh vs 2,600mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 97 months longer than the Galaxy J2 Core (2018).

Value

Galaxy F05 66Galaxy J2 Core (2018) 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Galaxy J2 Core (2018)
Price (street)	$80	$30
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	5.0-inch PLS LCD, 540 x 960 (qHD), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad
RAM	4GB	1GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	8GB/16GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	2,600 mAh
Charging	25W wired	5W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	8MP main
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	143.4 × 72.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight	195 g	154 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	Aug 2020

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