Galaxy F05 vs Redmi Note 9S

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 9S 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 9S 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 9S $120

Avoid buyingsupport ended

2020◆ Buy-by Apr 20212023

Category by category

Display

Galaxy F05 50Redmi Note 9S 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy F05 40Redmi Note 9S 46

The Redmi Note 9S's Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy F05 55Redmi Note 9S 62

The Redmi Note 9S has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Galaxy F05 80Redmi Note 9S 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy F05 32Redmi Note 9S 0

The Galaxy F05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 66 months longer than the Redmi Note 9S.

Value

Galaxy F05 66Redmi Note 9S 40

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy F05	Redmi Note 9S
Price (street)	$80	$120
Display	6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720x1600 (HD+), 60Hz	6.67-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
RAM	4GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	64GB/128GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,020 mAh
Charging	25W wired	18W wired (22.5W charger in box)
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	168.8 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm	165.8 × 76.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight	195 g	209 g
Water resistance	None	splash-resistant (P2i nano coating, no IP rating)
Supported until	Sep 2028	Apr 2023

Galaxy F05 full verdict →Redmi Note 9S full verdict →Longevity master board →

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