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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy S10+

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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 S10+ 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 S10+ 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 S10+ $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Mar 20212023

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy S10+ 60

The Galaxy S10+'s screen is the better one — 6.4-inch dynamic amoled, 3040x1440 (qhd+), 60hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy S10+ 50

The Galaxy S10+'s Snapdragon 855 (US) / Exynos 9820 (global) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy S10+ 64

The Galaxy S10+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy S10+ 62

5,000mAh vs 4,100mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy S10+ 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 66 months longer than the Galaxy S10+.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy S10+ 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy S10+
Price (street)$80$160
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 3040x1440 (QHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 855 (US) / Exynos 9820 (global)
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh4,100 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth12MP main, 16MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm157.6 × 74.1 × 7.8 mm
Weight195 g175 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilSep 2028Mar 2023

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