PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Poco M3 Pro

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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 Poco M3 Pro 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 · Poco M3 Pro 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 Poco M3 Pro $130
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by May 20222024

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Poco M3 Pro 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Poco M3 Pro 36

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

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Poco M3 Pro 50

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

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Poco M3 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Poco M3 Pro 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 52 months longer than the Poco M3 Pro.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Poco M3 Pro 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Poco M3 Pro
Price (street)$80$130
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.5-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Dimensity 700
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth48MP main
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm161.8 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm
Weight195 g190 g
Water resistanceNoneIP53
Supported untilSep 2028May 2024
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Poco M3 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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