Samsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | |
| Brand | Samsung |
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| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Galaxy A |
| Family | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | A06: August 16, 2024 A06 5G: February 19, 2025 |
| Availability by region | A06: August 22, 2024 A06 5G: February 19, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A05 |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy A07 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy A16 Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Samsung Galaxy A56 5G |
| Compatible networks | A06: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE A06 5G: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR |
| Form factor | Slate |
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| Dimensions | 167.3 mm (6.59 in) H 77.3 mm (3.04 in) W 8 mm (0.31 in) D |
| Weight | A06: 189 g (6.7 oz) A06 5G: 191 g (6.7 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: A06: Android 14 with One UI 6.1 A06 5G: Android 15 with One UI 7.0 Current: Android 16 with One UI 8.0 |
| System-on-chip | A06: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) A06 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
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| GPU | A06: Mali-G52 MC2 A06 5G: Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory | 4, 6 GB |
| Storage | 64, 128 GB |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W Super Fast Charging (Charger not included in box) |
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| Display | A06: 6.7 in (170 mm) 720 x 1600 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) PLS LCD, 60Hz A06 5G: 6.7 in (170 mm) 720 x 1600 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) PLS LCD, 90Hz |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5 mm auxiliary (headphone jack) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE |
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| Water resistance | A06 5G: IP54 |
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| References | [1][2] |
The Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A06 5G are Android mid-range smartphones developed by Samsung Electronics, as part of the Galaxy A series. The LTE version was announced on August 16, 2024 and released 6 days later,[3] while the 5G version was announced and released on February 19, 2025.[4] This device is rebranded in Japan and sold there as the Galaxy A25 5G,[5] which is not to be confused with the existing model of the same name.
Specifications
Design
Similar with its predecessor, it features a plastic back, plastic frame, and a glass front.
| Galaxy A06 LTE | Galaxy A06 5G |
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Hardware
Display
Both devices share the same screen specifications, 6.7 in (170 mm) and 720 x 1600 px resolution (20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)), PLS LCD, with the only difference being the refresh rate (60 Hz for the LTE version, 90 Hz for the 5G version).[6]
Battery
Both devices have the same 5000mAh battery with 25W Fast Charging support.[3]
Processor and Memory
The LTE version of the Galaxy A06 uses the MediaTek Helio G85 processor, while the 5G version uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor.[6] Both variants are available with the following RAM and storage configurations: 4/64 GB, 4/128 GB, and 6/128 GB. These are also the last devices in the Galaxy A series to feature eMMC storage.[7]
Camera
Both devices have a dual camera setup, with a 50 MP main camera and a 2 MP macro camera. It has a 8 MP front-facing camera. The rear camera setup also includes an LED flash.
Software
The LTE version was shipped with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, while the 5G version was shipped with Android 15 and One UI 7.[3][4] For unknown reasons, the LTE version is only slated to receive 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates (until 2028), while the 5G model is slated to receive 4 OS upgrades and the same 4 years of security updates (until 2029).[6]
| Pre-installed OS | OS Upgrades history | ||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | ||
| A06 LTE | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
Android 15 (One UI 7.0) July 2025[8] |
Android 16 (One UI 8.0) October 2025[9] |
N/a | |
| A06 5G | Android 15 (One UI 7.0) |
Android 16 (One UI 8.0) October 2025[10] |
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Gallery
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Samsung Galaxy A06
References
- ^ https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06-13265.php
- ^ https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06_5g-13662.php
- ^ a b c O'Donnell, Deirdre (2024-08-16). "Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ a b Vasile, Cosmin (2025-02-19). "Samsung's new 5G budget phone promises as many OS updates as Galaxy S23 series". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ Ivan. "Samsung resurrects Galaxy A25 5G as a dual-camera version for Japan". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ a b c Matei, Mihai (2025-11-11). "Galaxy A06's final update underlines how different its 5G twin really is". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ "Samsung Galaxy A06 review (Software and performance)". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
Unfortunately, the storage is eMMC 5.1 and thus quite slow for today's standards.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2025-07-01). "One UI 7 update lands on Galaxy A06". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2025-10-31). "Samsung updates Galaxy A06 with One UI 8". SamMobile. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ Sheetal (2025-10-16). "Samsung brings One UI 8 update to three more Galaxy devices". Sammy Fans. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8.0 update, which is based on Android 16, to some of its more affordable devices. The latest update is now available for the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, Galaxy A06 5G, and Galaxy F17 5G.