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Galaxy A56 5G vs Galaxy M06 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 at $7.85 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M06 5G runs out in Mar 2029 ($3.37/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy A56 5G 68 · Galaxy M06 5G 67 — 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 A56 5G $450
Safe to buy$7.85/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G $110
Buy with care$3.37/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A56 5G 70Galaxy M06 5G 50

The Galaxy A56 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch fhd+ super amoled, 120hz, 1200 nits.

Performance
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy M06 5G 42

The Galaxy A56 5G's Exynos 1580 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A56 5G 67Galaxy M06 5G 55

The Galaxy A56 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A56 5G 80Galaxy M06 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy M06 5G 39

The Galaxy A56 5G is supported until Mar 2031 — 25 months longer than the Galaxy M06 5G.

Value
Galaxy A56 5G 68Galaxy M06 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A56 5GGalaxy M06 5G
Price (street)$450$110
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits6.74-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, 800 nits peak
ChipsetExynos 1580MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired (charger not included)25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm167.4 × 77.4 × 8 mm
Weight198 g191 g
Water resistanceIP67Not rated
Supported untilMar 2031Mar 2029
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