Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6vsSamsung Galaxy M06 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,499 — USD 1,380 more than the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Performance — led by performance score (2,000,000 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,600 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy M06 5G takes Price — led by price (119 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,000,000 pts vs 460,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a bigger screen — 7.6 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a sharper screen — 374 ppi vs 262 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 450 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want sharper selfies — 10 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 45 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 74 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if you want a lower price — 119 USD vs 1,499 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
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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 Z Fold 6
Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,499.
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy M06 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 119, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Tablet-sized display
- Elite chipset
- Multitasking
- Very expensive
- 4,400 mAh battery
- Visible crease
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
- 5G at a low price
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- HD+ resolution
- Single 50 MP camera
- Plastic build