PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A06 5G vs Galaxy M05

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A06 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy A06 5G 67 · Galaxy M05 66 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A06 5G $120
Buy with care$3.74/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M05 $90
Buy with care$3.36/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A06 5G 50Galaxy M05 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy A06 5G 42Galaxy M05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy A06 5G 55Galaxy M05 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy A06 5G 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A06 5G 38Galaxy M05 32

The Galaxy A06 5G is supported until Feb 2029 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy M05.

Value
Galaxy A06 5G 67Galaxy M05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A06 5GGalaxy M05
Price (street)$120$90
Display6.7-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.3 × 77.3 × 8 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight191 g195 g
Water resistanceIP54None
Supported untilFeb 2029Sep 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.