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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy S22

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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 S22 runs out in Feb 2027 ($18.09/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F05 66 · Galaxy S22 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 S22 $149
Avoid buying$18.09/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20252027

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy S22 70

The Galaxy S22's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy S22 65

The Galaxy S22's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy S22 79

The Galaxy S22 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy S22 54

5,000mAh vs 3,700mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy S22 10

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 19 months longer than the Galaxy S22.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy S22 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy S22
Price (street)$80$149
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM4GB8GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh3,700 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm146.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight195 g167 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilSep 2028Feb 2027
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