PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Poco M6 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 M6 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($9.07/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F05 66 · Poco M6 Pro 68 — 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 M6 Pro $170
Buy with care$9.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Poco M6 Pro 70

The Poco M6 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2400x1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Poco M6 Pro 44

The Poco M6 Pro's MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Poco M6 Pro 67

The Poco M6 Pro has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Poco M6 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Poco M6 Pro 22

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Poco M6 Pro 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Poco M6 Pro
Price (street)$80$170
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm161.1 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight195 g179 g
Water resistanceNoneIP54
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2028
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Poco M6 Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

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