PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy M30

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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 M30 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 M30 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 M30 $80
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Feb 20202022

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy M30 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy M30 22

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy M30 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy M30 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy M30 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 79 months longer than the Galaxy M30.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy M30 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy M30
Price (street)$80$80
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.4-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 7904
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 5MP depth
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm159.0 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight195 g174 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Feb 2022
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy M30 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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