The Samsung Galaxy A06 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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.
£5 off any Samsung phone at Mozillion
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Ends 31 Aug 2026
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Upfront Cost:
£97.00
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £97.00.
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.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| 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 £75.00 |
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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.
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.
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.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
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.
167.3 x 77.3 x 8
191 g
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Android 15, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 7
FM radio
Black, Gray, Light Green
50
1080@30/60fs
50 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
8 , f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080
1080@30fs
PLS LCD, 90Hz
6.7
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Dimensity 6300
Mali-G57 MC2
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Yes
Yes
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0
No
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
5000
25W wired
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
