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Galaxy F05 vs Galaxy S6

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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 S6 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 S6 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 S6 $60
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2015◆ Buy-by Apr 20162018

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Galaxy S6 60

The Galaxy S6's screen is the better one — 5.1-inch super amoled, 1440 x 2560 (qhd), 60hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Galaxy S6 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Galaxy S6 40

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Galaxy S6 31

5,000mAh vs 2,550mAh — the Galaxy F05 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Galaxy S6 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 125 months longer than the Galaxy S6.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Galaxy S6 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Galaxy S6
Price (street)$80$60
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz5.1-inch Super AMOLED, 1440 x 2560 (QHD), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa
RAM4GB3GB
Storage64GB/128GB32GB/64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh2,550 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired, Qi/PMA wireless (microUSB)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth16MP main
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm143.4 × 70.5 × 6.8 mm
Weight195 g138 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilSep 2028Apr 2018
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Galaxy S6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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