Samsung Galaxy F05
The Samsung Galaxy F05 features a powerful processor, stunning display, high-resolution camera, and long-lasting battery for exceptional performance.
Best price in South Africa: 3678 ZAR
Released: 2024, September 20
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy F05 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Samsung Galaxy F05 in South Africa
Pros of the Samsung Galaxy F05
Large Battery: It has a big 5000 mAh battery, which means it can last a long time on a single charge.
Good Main Camera: The main rear camera is 50MP, which takes clear photos, especially in good light.
Expandable Storage: It has a dedicated microSD card slot, allowing you to add up to 1TB of extra storage for your files and photos.
Large Screen: The 6.7-inch display is big, making it good for watching videos and browsing.
Latest Android OS: The phone comes with the newest Android operating system (Android 14) and Samsung's One UI Core.
Cons of the Samsung Galaxy F05
No 5G Support: This phone is limited to 4G networks, while many newer budget phones offer 5G.
No Fingerprint Sensor: For security, it lacks a dedicated fingerprint sensor, relying only on face unlock or pattern/PIN.
Low Screen Resolution: The display is only HD+ resolution, which is lower and less sharp than the Full HD+ screens found on some competing devices.
Slow Performance for Heavy Tasks: The MediaTek Helio G85 processor is only good for daily tasks and light gaming; it struggles with heavy or intense games and apps.
Charger Not Included (in some regions): You might have to buy the 25W fast charger separately, even though the phone supports it.
Features
Samsung Galaxy F05 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | Yes |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
Misc
| Colors | Twilight Blue |
| Models | SM-E055F, SM-E055F/DS |
| SAR | 0.46 W/kg (head) |