Samsung Galaxy A06vsSamsung Galaxy A05
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05 trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy A06 in Price; Samsung Galaxy A05 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A06 if you want…
No decisive wins in this matchup.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if you want…
No decisive wins in this matchup.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A06
- Samsung Galaxy A05
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A06
Choose Samsung Galaxy A06 if price matters most. It costs USD 109.
Samsung Galaxy A05
Choose Samsung Galaxy A05 if price matters most. It costs USD 99, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big 6.7-inch screen
- Helio G85 is slow
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Very cheap
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- 720p 60 Hz display
- No 5G

