PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Poco M4 Pro 5G

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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 M4 Pro 5G 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 M4 Pro 5G 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 M4 Pro 5G $160
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Nov 20222024

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Poco M4 Pro 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Poco M4 Pro 5G 46

The Poco M4 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 810 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Poco M4 Pro 5G 67

The Poco M4 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Poco M4 Pro 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Poco M4 Pro 5G 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 46 months longer than the Poco M4 Pro 5G.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Poco M4 Pro 5G 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Poco M4 Pro 5G
Price (street)$80$160
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.6-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Dimensity 810
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm163.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm
Weight195 g195 g
Water resistanceNoneIP53
Supported untilSep 2028Nov 2024

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