PhoneLifespan

Galaxy F05 vs Redmi Note 11S

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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 Note 11S 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 Note 11S 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 Note 11S $150
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2022◆ Buy-by Feb 20232025

Category by category

Display
Galaxy F05 50Redmi Note 11S 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy F05 40Redmi Note 11S 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy F05 55Redmi Note 11S 67

The Redmi Note 11S has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy F05 80Redmi Note 11S 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy F05 32Redmi Note 11S 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 44 months longer than the Redmi Note 11S.

Value
Galaxy F05 66Redmi Note 11S 40

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy F05Redmi Note 11S
Price (street)$80$150
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz6.43-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G96
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight195 g179 g
Water resistanceNoneIP53
Supported untilSep 2028Feb 2025
Galaxy F05 full verdict →Redmi Note 11S full verdict →Longevity master board →

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