Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Deals - September 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £118.00.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G 128GB deals
The Samsung Galaxy A06 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Spec scores
Under £200 Phones · 118 phones
Performance
1.7
/5
Display
1.8
/5
Rear Camera
1.4
/5
Front Camera
2.6
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
128GB
First-time smartphone owners, children and anyone wanting an inexpensive, long-supported 5G spare handset who is happy to trade camera and screen quality for a low outlay.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G SIM Free (1 deals)
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Galaxy A06 5G 128GB (Black)
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£118.00
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About the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
The Galaxy A06 5G is Samsung's cheapest way onto a 5G network, and it makes sense once you understand what it is and is not trying to do. Compared with the 4G A06 it replaces, the two changes that matter day to day are 5G connectivity and a 90Hz screen, which makes scrolling and swiping noticeably less sluggish than the 60Hz panel on the older model. Everything else is deliberately basic: the display is a 6.7-inch LCD at HD+ resolution rather than an AMOLED, and the 50MP main camera does fine in daylight but has no optical stabilisation to lean on once the light drops. What genuinely sets it apart at this end of the market is longevity. Samsung commits to four generations of Android upgrades and four years of security patches, which is more than most budget rivals offer and means the phone should still be receiving updates well after a typical contract ends. Add an IP54 rating, a microSD slot and a headphone jack, and it is a sensible, unglamorous first smartphone or spare handset.
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Samsung Galaxy A06 5G vs Galaxy A06 - Key Differences
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A06 5G | Samsung Galaxy A06 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 90Hz | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 60Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (5G) | MediaTek Helio G85 (4G only) |
| Camera | 50MP f/1.8 main + 2MP macro, 8MP front | 50MP f/1.8 main + 2MP macro, 8MP front |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 25W fast charging | 5,000mAh, 25W fast charging |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Durability | IP54 dust and splash resistant | No IP rating |
| Software support | Up to 4 Android upgrades, 4 years security | 2 Android upgrades, 4 years security |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £91.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G worth buying?
It is worth buying if your priority is a cheap, dependable 5G phone that will keep getting updates for years. Four generations of Android upgrades and four years of security patches are unusually generous at this price level. It is not a good choice if you care about camera quality in low light or want a sharp AMOLED screen, since it uses an HD+ LCD panel.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
Yes to both. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the hybrid SIM tray takes a microSD card of up to 1.5TB alongside a nano-SIM. That makes it easy to expand the storage if you choose one of the smaller configurations.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G get software updates?
Samsung has committed to up to four generations of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates from launch. It shipped with Android 15 and One UI 7, so it is set to stay supported well beyond the length of a standard two-year contract.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G camera any good?
It is adequate rather than good. The 50MP f/1.8 main sensor produces usable, reasonably detailed shots in daylight, but there is no optical image stabilisation, so indoor and night photos are often soft or blurry. The 2MP macro lens is a token extra and the 8MP front camera is basic.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G waterproof?
It is not waterproof, but it carries an IP54 rating, which covers dust ingress and splashes of water from any direction. That means rain and spills should be fine, but you should not submerge it or take it swimming.
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A06 5G and the Galaxy A06?
The A06 5G adds 5G connectivity, moves from a MediaTek Helio G85 to a Dimensity 6300 chip, raises the screen refresh rate from 60Hz to 90Hz and adds an IP54 rating that the 4G model lacks. It is also slimmer at 8.0mm versus 8.8mm, and it doubles the promised OS upgrades from two generations to four. The cameras and 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging are the same across both.
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 118 phones
- Dimensity 6300
- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
34%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
This phone
34%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.7 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- LCD, 90Hz
This phone
36%
Avg
45%
Best
79%
This phone
36%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
This phone
28%
Avg
29%
Best
49%
This phone
28%
Avg
41%
Best
95%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
51%
Avg
51%
Best
67%
This phone
51%
Avg
60%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 25W wired
This phone
48%
Avg
49%
Best
67%
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
167.3 x 77.3 x 8
Weight
191 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 7
Colours
Radio
FM radio
Body
Black, Gray, Light Green
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
1080@30/60fs
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
8 , f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
Display Size
6.7
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Dimensity 6300
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
25W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass