Samsung Galaxy M06 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
20Performance55.2
35.2Display51.4
29Camera55.8
43.7Battery49.1
46.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M06 5G8 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and camera (+27). 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
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 396 ppi+51% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,862 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,250Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,804Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g+1% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+2% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI Core 7.0) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M06 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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