PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy M01

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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 M01 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 M01 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 M01 $50
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jun 20202022

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy M01 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy M01 20

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy M01 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy M01 60

5,000mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy M01 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 76 months longer than the Galaxy M01.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy M01 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy M01
Price (street)$80$50
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz5.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1520 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
RAM4GB3GB
Storage64GB/128GB32GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging25W wired10W wired (microUSB)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm147.5 × 70.9 × 8.6 mm
Weight195 g168 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Jun 2022
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy M01 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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