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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy S21 FE

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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 S21 FE runs out in Jan 2027 ($36.85/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F05 66 · Galaxy S21 FE 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 S21 FE $249
Avoid buying$36.85/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Jan 20252027

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy S21 FE 70

The Galaxy S21 FE's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy S21 FE 62

The Galaxy S21 FE's Snapdragon 888 (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy S21 FE 64

The Galaxy S21 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy S21 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy S21 FE 8

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 20 months longer than the Galaxy S21 FE.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy S21 FE 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy S21 FE
Price (street)$80$249
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 888 (US)
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight195 g177 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2027
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy S21 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

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