Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy J7 Prime (2016)

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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 J7 Prime (2016) 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 J7 Prime (2016) 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 J7 Prime (2016) $50

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2016◆ Buy-by Sep 20172019

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 18

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

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 40

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

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 46

5,000mAh vs 3,300mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 108 months longer than the Galaxy J7 Prime (2016).

Value

Galaxy F05 66Galaxy J7 Prime (2016) 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Galaxy J7 Prime (2016)
Price (street)	$80	$50
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	5.5-inch PLS LCD, 1080 x 1920 (FHD), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa
RAM	4GB	3GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	16GB/32GB/64GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Charging	25W wired	5W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	13MP main
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	151.7 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	195 g	167 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	Sep 2019

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