Samsung Galaxy M06 5GvsOnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite wins
Verdict
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 299 — USD 180 more than the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite takes Camera — led by selfie camera (16 MP).
- OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Samsung Galaxy M06 5G takes Price — led by price (119 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want a lower price — 119 USD vs 299 USD.
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want…
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 262 ppi.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 450 nits.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want a better camera — 88 pts vs 74 pts.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want longer battery life — 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
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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 M06 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 119, the lowest price in this group.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
Choose OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 299.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
- 5G at a low price
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- HD+ resolution
- Single 50 MP camera
- Plastic build
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite
- 80 W fast charging
- 5,500 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Snapdragon 695 is dated
- Average camera
- No wireless charging