PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Mi 9T

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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 Mi 9T 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 · Mi 9T 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
Xiaomi Mi 9T $95
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2019◆ Buy-by Sep 20202022

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Mi 9T 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Mi 9T 47

The Mi 9T's Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Mi 9T 74

The Mi 9T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Mi 9T 60

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

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Mi 9T 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 72 months longer than the Mi 9T.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Mi 9T 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Mi 9T
Price (street)$80$95
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.39-inch AMOLED, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz, notchless with pop-up camera
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
RAM4GB6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth48MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm156.7 × 74.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight195 g191 g
Water resistanceNonenone
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2022
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Mi 9T full verdict →Longevity master board →

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