PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy J4 (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 J4 (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 J4 (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 J4 (2018) $40
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2018◆ Buy-by May 20192021

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy J4 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy J4 (2018) 12

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

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

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy J4 (2018) 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 88 months longer than the Galaxy J4 (2018).

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy J4 (2018) 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy J4 (2018)
Price (street)$80$40
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz5.5-inch Super AMOLED, 720 x 1280 (HD), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad
RAM4GB2GB/3GB
Storage64GB/128GB16GB/32GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Charging25W wired5W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm151.7 × 76.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight195 g175 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028May 2021
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