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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy S4

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S4 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 S4 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$2.95/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S4 $40
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2013◆ Buy-by Apr 20142016

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy S4 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy S4 20

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy S4 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy S4 32

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

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy S4 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 149 months longer than the Galaxy S4.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy S4 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy S4
Price (street)$80$40
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz5.0-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 1920 (FHD), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (US) / Exynos 5410 Octa (intl)
RAM4GB2GB
Storage64GB/128GB16GB/32GB/64GB
Battery5,000 mAh2,600 mAh
Charging25W wired5W wired (microUSB 2.0)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm136.6 × 69.8 × 7.9 mm
Weight195 g130 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Apr 2016
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