Galaxy F05 vs Redmi 12

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.93 per month of safe use, while the Redmi 12 runs out in Jun 2026 ($2145.93/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F05 66 · Redmi 12 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$2.93/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi 12 $120

Avoid buying$2145.93/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Jun 20242026

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Redmi 12 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Redmi 12 39

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Redmi 12 67

The Redmi 12 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Redmi 12 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Redmi 12 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 27 months longer than the Redmi 12.

Value

Galaxy F05 66Redmi 12 40

Overall value goes to the Galaxy F05 at $2.93 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Redmi 12
Price (street)	$80	$120
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	6.79-inch IPS LCD, 2460x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Helio G88
RAM	4GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight	195 g	199 g
Water resistance	None	IP53
Supported until	Sep 2028	Jun 2026

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