Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A06
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
67.567.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.759.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A05 and A06 both feature a 6.7" PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, but the A06 has slightly updated software, launching with Android 14 compared to the A05's Android 13.
- Both models are powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset and have similar performance specifications, but the A06 offers more RAM options, starting at 64GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both devices have a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, though the A06 includes phase detection autofocus.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, but the A06 is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Overall, the A06 provides incremental improvements in RAM and software experience while maintaining similar build quality and camera specs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05
Samsung Galaxy A06
General
Release Date
2023, September 25
2024, August 16
Announced
2023, September 25
2024, August 16
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)
Weight
195 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Light Green
Blue, Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
OS Version
Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

