Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy On5 (2016)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 On5 (2016) 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 On5 (2016) 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 On5 (2016) $30

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2016◆ Buy-by Jul 20162018

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Galaxy On5 (2016) 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Galaxy On5 (2016) 8

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

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Galaxy On5 (2016) 25

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

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Galaxy On5 (2016) 32

5,000mAh vs 2,600mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Galaxy On5 (2016) 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 123 months longer than the Galaxy On5 (2016).

Value

Galaxy F05 66Galaxy On5 (2016) 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Galaxy On5 (2016)
Price (street)	$80	$30
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	5.0-inch TFT LCD, 720 x 1280 (HD), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad
RAM	4GB	1.5GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	8GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	2,600 mAh
Charging	25W wired	5W wired (removable battery)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	8MP main
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	142.3 × 72.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight	195 g	149 g
Water resistance	None	None
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jul 2018

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