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Galaxy F05 vs Poco X3 NFC

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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 X3 NFC 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 X3 NFC 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 X3 NFC $150
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Sep 20212023

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Poco X3 NFC 70

The Poco X3 NFC's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ips lcd, 2400x1080 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Poco X3 NFC 38

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Poco X3 NFC 67

The Poco X3 NFC has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Poco X3 NFC 83

5,160mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco X3 NFC lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Poco X3 NFC 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 60 months longer than the Poco X3 NFC.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Poco X3 NFC 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Poco X3 NFC
Price (street)$80$150
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,160 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm165.3 × 76.8 × 9.4 mm
Weight195 g215 g
Water resistanceNoneIP53
Supported untilSep 2028Sep 2023
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Poco X3 NFC full verdict →Longevity master board →

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