UAE Price
AED 300
India Price
₹12,999
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Smartphone · Samsung · 2024
The Samsung Galaxy A06 64GB is Samsung's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. At AED 300 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 64GB excels with its 50MP main camera featuring PDAF, delivering sharp daylight shots, and a 25W wired charger that refills its 5000mAh battery in under 70 minutes—uncommon at this price. Its 6.7-inch 720p PLS LCD screen offers usable size without premium cost. This phone targets rural or low-income users in India and UAE who need reliable calling, basic social media, and long battery life without 5G or NFC. The weak point is the octa-core Cortex-A75/A55 chipset—struggles with multitasking or gaming, overheating after 15 minutes of YouTube streaming. In UAE at AED 300, it’s competitive because rivals like the Redmi 12C offer similar specs but lack Android 14 upgrade promise. In India at ₹12999, it’s overpriced: the Realme C55 delivers 90Hz display and 33W charging for ₹11999. Skip if you need speed or future-proofing.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | Yes |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | PLS LCD |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| Colors | Blue, Gold, White |
| Models | SM-A065F, SM-A065F/DS, SM-A065M, SM-A065M/DS |
| SAR EU | 0.44 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 10,499 / $ 95.00 / £ 89.99 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 182064 (v9), 247675 (v10) GeekBench: 1273 (v5), 1276 (v6) 3DMark: 188 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1484:1 contrast ratio, 564 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.7 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 13:50h |
| Announced | 2024, August 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 22 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Galaxy A06.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a basic smartphone for calls, messaging, and light apps, given its low price point. However, software updates and performance may become limiting over time.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 64GB is priced at AED 300 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 64GB is priced at ₹12999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized Samsung stores.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Low-light performance is basic, and details can appear soft in challenging conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, calls, and social media. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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