PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy M51

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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 M51 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 M51 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 M51 $120
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Aug 20222024

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy M51 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy M51 48

The Galaxy M51's Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy M51 67

The Galaxy M51 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy M51 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M51 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy M51 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 49 months longer than the Galaxy M51.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy M51 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy M51
Price (street)$80$120
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm163.9 × 76.3 × 9.5 mm
Weight195 g213 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Aug 2024
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy M51 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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