Galaxy A06

Released August 2024

The Galaxy A06 is a budget Android phone with a 6.7-inch LCD, a side fingerprint reader and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Model history · 2 models, 2023–2024

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2024Galaxy A06

Screen: 6.7″
Display: LCD, 60 Hz
Chip: MediaTek Helio G85
Memory: 4 GB – 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB – 128 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Weight: 189 g

5,000 mAh+

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and GSMArena found battery life dependable and the fingerprint reader useful, but both described performance as slow. GSMArena was especially critical of the screen's motion blur and the cameras, while Notebookcheck liked the build for the price.

From notebookcheck.net and gsmarena.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.7″
Resolution: 1600 × 720
Sharpness: 262 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Display type: HD+ PLS LCD display

Performance

Chip: MediaTek Helio G85
Memory: 4 GB – 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
Storage type: Dedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TB

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Front camera: 8 MP, F2.0
Video recording: Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps from rear camera
Camera features: 2 MP F2.4 depth camera

Battery and charging

Battery: 5,000 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 25 W
Wireless charging: None

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 189 g
Thickness: 8 mm
Height × width: 167.3 × 77.3 mm
Colours: Black and light green in Vietnam
Biometrics: Side fingerprint reader

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (GSMArena)

Connectivity

SIM: Dual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD slot on Vietnamese SM-A065F
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz on SM-A065F
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 on SM-A065F
USB: USB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo on SM-A065F

Storage options

Storage	Memory
64 GB	4 GB
128 GB	6 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

5,000 mAh battery with 25 W charging
Side fingerprint reader and dedicated microSD slot
Headphone socket and USB-C port

Cons

HD+ 60 Hz display
No ultra wide camera
No optical image stabilisation

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusNord CE4	6.7″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3	8 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	5,500 mAh	186 g	Apr 2024
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G	6.67″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 695 5G	8 GB	256 GB	50 MP	–	5,110 mAh	191 g	Jun 2024
OnePlusNord N30 SE 5G	6.72″	LCD	MediaTek Dimensity 6020	4 GB	128 GB	50 MP	–	5,000 mAh	193 g	2024

Previous model: Galaxy A05. Newer model: Galaxy A07.

Sources

Photo: Samsung; Vietnam SM-A065F SKU gallery; native 330-pixel maker thumbnail, no enlargement; Samsung Galaxy A06 SM-A065F, official Blue Black front and rear views

Samsung Galaxy A06 SM-A065, four maker finish side-profile details: Samsung official exact SM-A065F product page
Samsung Galaxy A06 SM-A065, Blue Black upper rear cameras and textured casing detail: Samsung official exact SM-A065F product page
Samsung Galaxy A06 SM-A065F, official Light Green front and rear views: Samsung official exact SM-A065F product page
Samsung Galaxy A06 SM-A065F, official Light Blue front and rear views: Samsung official exact SM-A065F product page

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