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Samsung Galaxy M06 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
32.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
20Performance82.4
35.2Display66
29Camera47.3
43.7Battery71.7
46.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M06 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+62) and features (+48). Samsung Galaxy M06 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 47

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typePLS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution720x16003120x1440
Pixel density262 ppi516 ppi+97%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body—90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,393Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,515Top 2%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB256GB / 512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP12 MP+50%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging25 W45 W+80%
Wireless charging—20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight191 g190 g+1%
Thickness8 mm7.3 mm+9%
IP rating—IP68
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI Core 7.0)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M06 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy M06 5GSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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