Upgrade Guide
Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy A05 to the Galaxy A06?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy A05 to the Galaxy A06, 1 year apart.
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Probably not — keep your Galaxy A05
The Galaxy A06 is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A05, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (75.6 vs 75.6). On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: launched $10 more expensive.
What you give up
- −Launched $10 more expensive
| Spec | Galaxy A05 | Galaxy A06 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 75.6 | 75.6 | No real change |
| Performance score | 64 | 64 | No real change |
| Camera score | 84 | 84 | No real change |
| Battery score | 86 | 86 | No real change |
| Display score | 62 | 62 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | No real change |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | No real change |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | No real change |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | No real change |
| Launch price | $99 | $109 | +$10 (10%) |
Upgrade if…
- Your Galaxy A05 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Galaxy A05 vs Galaxy A06: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy A05 to the Galaxy A06?
Probably not — keep your Galaxy A05. The Galaxy A06 is 1 year newer than the Galaxy A05, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (75.6 vs 75.6). On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: launched $10 more expensive.
Does the Galaxy A06 have a bigger battery than the Galaxy A05?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Galaxy A06?
Upgrade if: Your Galaxy A05 is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.