Galaxy M05 vs Galaxy M06 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy M06 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy M05 66 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy M06 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy M05.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy M05 | Galaxy M06 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $90 | $110 |
| Display | 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz | 6.74-inch PLS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, 800 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB | 4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm | 167.4 × 77.4 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g |
| Water resistance | None | Not rated |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Mar 2029 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.