PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Redmi 9A

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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 9A 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 9A 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 9A $70
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Jul 20212023

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Redmi 9A 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Redmi 9A 18

The Galaxy F05's MediaTek Helio G85 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Redmi 9A 40

The Galaxy F05 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Redmi 9A 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Redmi 9A 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 62 months longer than the Redmi 9A.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Redmi 9A 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Redmi 9A
Price (street)$80$70
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.53-inch IPS LCD, 1600x720 (HD+), 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G25
RAM4GB2GB/3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB32GB/64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired10W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth13MP main
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm164.9 × 77.1 × 9.0 mm
Weight195 g194 g
Water resistanceNonenot rated
Supported untilSep 2028Jul 2023
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Redmi 9A full verdict →Longevity master board →

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