Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy J8 (2018)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 J8 (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 J8 (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 J8 (2018) $55

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2018◆ Buy-by May 20192021

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Galaxy J8 (2018) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Galaxy J8 (2018) 22

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

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Galaxy J8 (2018) 40

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

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Galaxy J8 (2018) 50

5,000mAh vs 3,500mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Galaxy J8 (2018) 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 88 months longer than the Galaxy J8 (2018).

Value

Galaxy F05 66Galaxy J8 (2018) 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Galaxy J8 (2018)
Price (street)	$80	$55
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	6.0-inch Super AMOLED, 720 x 1480 (HD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM	4GB	3GB/4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	32GB/64GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,500 mAh
Charging	25W wired	15W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	16MP main, 5MP depth
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	159.2 × 75.7 × 8.2 mm
Weight	195 g	177 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	May 2021

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