Samsung Galaxy A06 Explained

Samsung Galaxy A06
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Brand:Samsung
Series:Galaxy A
Family:Samsung Galaxy
Networks:A06: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE
A06 5G: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
Released:A06:
A06 5G:
Available:A06:
A06 5G:
Predecessor:Samsung Galaxy A05
Successor:Samsung Galaxy A07
Related:Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Type:Smartphone
Form:Slate
Size:167.3mm H
77.3mm W
8mm D
Weight:A06: 189g
A06 5G: 191g
Os: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
Soc:A06: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
A06 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Cpu:
  • A06: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • A06 5G: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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)
Input:
Display:A06: 6.7inches
720 x 1600 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PLS LCD, 60Hz
A06 5G: 6.7inches
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
Water Resist:A06 5G: IP54
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.

Hardware

Display

Both devices share the same screen specifications, 6.7inches 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.[7]

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. 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.[8]

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.[9] 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).

Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades history
1st2nd3rd4th
A06 LTEAndroid 14
(One UI 6.1)
Android 15
(One UI 7.0)
July 2025[10]
Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
October 2025[11]
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A06 5GAndroid 15
(One UI 7.0)
Android 16
(One UI 8.0)
October 2025[12]

Notes and References

  1. https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06-13265.php
  2. https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a06_5g-13662.php
  3. Web site: O'Donnell . Deirdre . 2024-08-16 . Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130 . 2025-12-24 . Notebookcheck . en.
  4. Web site: Vasile . Cosmin . 2025-02-19 . Samsung’s new 5G budget phone promises as many OS updates as Galaxy S23 series . 2025-12-24 . PhoneArena . en-US.
  5. Web site: Ivan. Samsung resurrects Galaxy A25 5G as a dual-camera version for Japan. 2025-02-26. GSMArena.com. en-US. 2025-02-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20250218030434/https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_resurrects_galaxy_a25_5g_as_a_dualcamera_version_for_japan-news-66547.php. live.
  6. Web site: Matei . Mihai . 2025-11-11 . Galaxy A06's final update underlines how different its 5G twin really is . 2025-12-24 . SamMobile . en-US.
  7. Web site: O'Donnell . Deirdre . 2024-08-16 . Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130 . 2025-12-24 . Notebookcheck . en.
  8. Web site: Samsung Galaxy A06 review (Software and performance) . 2025-12-24 . GSMArena.com . en-US . Unfortunately, the storage is eMMC 5.1 and thus quite slow for today's standards..
  9. Web site: O'Donnell . Deirdre . 2024-08-16 . Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130 . 2025-12-24 . Notebookcheck . en.
  10. Web site: Shaik . Asif Iqbal . 2025-07-01 . One UI 7 update lands on Galaxy A06 . 2025-12-24 . SamMobile . en-US.
  11. Web site: Shaik . Asif Iqbal . 2025-10-31 . Samsung updates Galaxy A06 with One UI 8 . 2025-12-24 . SamMobile . en-US.
  12. Web site: Sheetal . 2025-10-16 . Samsung brings One UI 8 update to three more Galaxy devices . 2025-12-24 . Sammy Fans . en-US . 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..