Galaxy F05 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy F05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $2.95 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G runs out in Mar 2027 ($30.59/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$2.95/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G $280

Avoid buying$30.59/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 72

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 $2.95 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$80	$280
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	8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	120W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	162.9 × 76.0 × 9.0 mm
Weight	195 g	209 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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