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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy M52 5G

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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 M52 5G 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 M52 5G 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 M52 5G $150
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Oct 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy M52 5G 70

The Galaxy M52 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super amoled plus, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy M52 5G 60

The Galaxy M52 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy M52 5G 67

The Galaxy M52 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy M52 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy M52 5G 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 36 months longer than the Galaxy M52 5G.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy M52 5G 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy M52 5G
Price (street)$80$150
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth64MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm164.2 × 76.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight195 g173 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Oct 2025
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy M52 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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