PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy M11

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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 M11 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 M11 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 M11 $70
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jun 20212023

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy M11 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy M11 22

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy M11 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy M11 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy M11 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 64 months longer than the Galaxy M11.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy M11 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy M11
Price (street)$80$70
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.4-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1560 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM4GB3GB/4GB
Storage64GB/128GB32GB/64GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm161.4 × 76.3 × 9.0 mm
Weight195 g197 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Jun 2023
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy M11 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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