Galaxy F05 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 12 Pro 5G runs out in Mar 2027 ($25.30/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy F05 66 · Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 12 Pro 5G $230

Avoid buying$25.30/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20252027

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 70

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.67" amoled, 1080 x 2400, 120hz.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 52

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 67

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 11

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 18 months longer than the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

Value

Galaxy F05 66Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$80	$230
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Dimensity 1080
RAM	4GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	162.9 × 76.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight	195 g	187 g
Water resistance	None	IP53
Supported until	Sep 2028	Mar 2027

Galaxy F05 full verdict →Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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