PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Redmi 9

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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 Redmi 9 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 · Redmi 9 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 Redmi 9 $80
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jun 20212023

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Redmi 9 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Redmi 9 38

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Redmi 9 52

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Redmi 9 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Redmi 9 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 63 months longer than the Redmi 9.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Redmi 9 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Redmi 9
Price (street)$80$80
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.53-inch IPS LCD, 2340x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G80
RAM4GB3GB/4GB
Storage64GB/128GB32GB/64GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,020 mAh
Charging25W wired18W wired (10W in-box)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm163.3 × 77.0 × 9.1 mm
Weight195 g198 g
Water resistanceNonenot rated
Supported untilSep 2028Jun 2023
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Redmi 9 full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.